For many of us, journaling started in middle school with a diary weâd probably now find a bit dramatic. These days, however, you might pick up journals for other reasons. Even if youâre not writing down your daily thoughts, many adults now embrace journaling as a way to track their mental health, dreams, travel, fitness, or career goals. Yet thereâs one journaling topic you might not hear about as often: sex.
Yes, Iâm suggesting you keep track of your sex life. But I donât mean just writing down the names of everyone you have sex with (unless you want to). âJournaling about sex can add a layer of mindfulness to your sex life,â says Shadeen Francis, L.M.F.T., a therapist who specializes in sex therapy and emotional intelligence. If youâre open to the process, a sex journal can help you reflect on your experiences, desires, and fantasies. Below, youâll find a few good reasons to start a sex journal and some tips for using one.