The Libido Chai

Do you believe you deserve pleasure? Do you think you are worthy? Do you regard yourself as attractive? What turns you on? What turns you off?

These are all questions swirling at the epicentre of desire and the erotic connection to self and to others.

Let’s start with libido. What is it? The desire for sex, the drive for the erotic, the yearning for intimacy, is the soup that libido swims in. Libido is a complex, layered and multi-faceted physiological phenomenon that is rooted in the emotional, spiritual, mental and physical. There are so many factors that can influence its characteristics, whether it’s a simmering flame, a burning inferno or the gas has been switched off altogether.

Factors that can negatively influence libido include stress, alcohol, poor dietary choices, inflammation, illness and dis-ease, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep and a dearth of self-worth. But beyond these oft-physical manifestations, there are other things that can affect desire; such as a lack of vitality and vibrancy, a disconnection from self, and not enough self-care.

Famed sexologist and psychologist, Esther Perel says, ‘Show me how you were loved and I will show you how you make love.’ Swirling amid the balance of desire and physicality within sex is the need to connect, belong and tap into vulnerability – and these things start with the care of the self.

Nourishing self-care is the first step towards forging vitality and sensuality. This does not require complicated bio-hacking sequencing – it could be as simple as a walk in nature, dry brushing before showering, meditation and rest or enjoying the aromatic pleasure of a spicy chai tea. The act of taking stock and noticing your surroundings – and how your body feels within in – can be the first step to kindling the glow that carries your libido’s flame.

At Tiger Purrr we know the power of the sensual.

How connecting with our desires and pleasure has a ripple effect through our lives; increasing our creativity, improving our relationships, sparking curiosity, even helping us to get better sleep. When we acknowledge that we deserve pleasure – and take steps to accept it, whether from ourselves or when with a partner – we connect to our true nature; joy. 

And we love our ‘The Libido’ chai for helping us to connect to this portal of the erotic.

Herbal teas have been used for thousands of years to enact change in the body and relax the nervous system and every sip of ‘The Libido’ is laden with warming spices known for energising and emboldening desire. Ginger, fenugreek, cardamon, nutmeg, black pepper and chilli are herbs known for their stimulating qualities. Combined with the finest whole-leaf Assam tea, this is a chef curated blend to vitalise the senses and help us connect to source and sensuality. If we are what we eat, what about what we drink?

Relishing the exquisite taste of Tiger Purrr’s chai, specifically formulated to increase arousal and stimulation, is a zesty and delicious observance that is much a practise as nourishing and attending our sexual desire. By engaging with our senses through taste, touch, and smell, we light up the neurological pathways to all our senses to create that bodily liveliness we need for connection and sexual pleasure.

Savouring a cup of chai tea is a radiant ritual. Noticing and responding to its sweet richness helps us connect to our physical form and in turn, bridge the physical to our inner curiosity and responsiveness. A sacred moment to reverberate through our day, from sip to soul.