Close the laptop, leave your phone in another room. Today, you’re the muse, so all you need is a mirror. It's OK to feel shy! But this erotic self-exploration is a celebration of you, so enjoy the slow burn build to climax.
How?
Start by sitting or lying down comfortably in front of a full-length mirror. Grab a generous amount of massage oil; you’ll want plenty to keep things smooth and sensual. Begin by gently massaging your chest – use slow, intentional movements to caress, squeeze, and play. Notice what feels good.
Apply the oil to your inner thighs and belly, teasing yourself without actually touching your genitals... yet!
Open your legs and take a moment to really see yourself. When you’re ready to touch your bliss bits, swap the massage oil for a silk lube.
Watch how your body responds as arousal builds. Stay curious, not critical. This is your time to explore yourself with full attention and appreciation.
Toys to help you feel yourself
Why?
This position is all about building intimacy... with yourself! If you’re someone who rarely looks at themselves naked, Mirror Mirror encourages a shift from disconnection to fascination.
Watching your arousal build – through your breath, flush, wetness – can be incredibly erotic and affirming, helping to dismantle shame around your body and sexuality. Plus, it’s a powerful way to learn what turns you on.
So, make eye-contact with your desire, remind yourself that your pleasure is valid, beautiful, and worthy of your full attention. It’s not just about getting off – it's about tuning in.
Make it even easier
If sitting on the floor isn’t comfortable, try lying in bed with a mirror angled towards you. Keeping your body relaxed, use pillows or cushions to support your back, knees, or elbows.
You might find it easier to pleasure certain areas by using a long-handled massager, like the Lovehoney Desire Luxury Wand Vibrator, which will feel amazing when stroked over your erogenous zones – from nipples to perineum.
Lube with a pump dispenser might be easier to manage one-handed. The goal is comfort and curiosity, not perfection. Adapt the setup to your body’s needs and give yourself full permission to take it slow.
And don’t beat yourself up if looking at your naked body feels confronting. You might have held negative ideas about your appearance for a long time, and that’s hard to let go. But we all deserve to feel pleasure – and that’s what this position is all about.
Make it even better
This position is all about observing your body and turning yourself on... so don’t be afraid to really put on a show! Watch yourself slide a dildo in and out of your vagina or anus and feel the rush of being in your own private peepshow.
Try a metal or glass toy like the Lovehoney Sensual Double Ended Dildo, lube it generously, and savor the firmness and pressure of each movement. You can even warm or chill it slightly in water for a thrilling jolt of temperature play.
Watch yourself as you move slowly, deliberately. This isn’t just play, it’s a sensual ritual where every sensation becomes part of the seduction.
Make it even kinkier
Turn your solo mirror session into a full-on seduction by dressing the part. Slip into something bold and commanding, think: crotchless, wet look, open cup. (There are fetishwear options for any gender expression).
In front of the mirror, play both roles: the dominant and the desired. Talk to your reflection as though it’s a lover or a voyeur. Give yourself commands (“Touch your nipples,” “Open wider”) to practice a sexy power dynamic. Tease yourself. Praise yourself. Tempt yourself. Be your most irresistible fantasy.
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