Every December, most of us make promises that we don’t keep.

We tell ourselves we’ll meditate, stretch, drink more water, take digital detoxes from our screens, and “be more balanced.” But then January hits like a freight train of work emails and catch up, holiday comedown, and then general fog that comes from not knowing what day it is anymore.

And somewhere between the “new year, new me” chaos and the new Target planner that we swore we’d fill out… the resolutions quietly slip away as if they never existed. 

This year, we’re doing it differently. 

We’re trading resolutions for rituals. We’re creating slow, grounding, pleasure practices that support mental wellness, emotional intimacy, and physical joy. 

Welcome to The Midnight Resolutions Edit. This is where your intentions meet tools that actually help you follow through.

This isn’t a “new you.” It’s the real you. It’s the you that gets softness, connection, curiosity, and moments that just feel good.

Let’s write those resolutions on ritual at a time.

 

Why Rituals Matter More Than Resolutions

Resolutions are loud. Rituals are quiet. 

Resolutions demand. Rituals welcome.

Resolutions say “fix yourself.” Rituals say “take care of yourself.”

And when those rituals include pleasure, they become something even deeper: the reminder that your body deserves attention, consistency, and joy.

 

Pleasure rituals offer:

• Stress relief
• Nervous system regulation
• Better sleep
• A healthier relationship with your body
• Improved connection (with yourself or your partner)
• A confidence boost
• A grounded sense of presence

Think of your ritual as a reset button. Like it’s a slow breath. It’s your quiet moment. You deserve this and you know it.

Here’s how to build yours.

 

Resolution 1: Be More Flexible

Flexibility is so much more than just how far you can stretch. It’s truly about how much you can soften and decompress.

Let me introduce you to bondage rope play. I know what you’re thinking, and yes, you can do this. Even if you’re a beginner.

Bondage rope play is surprisingly meditative. It’s an experience packed with slow moments and it’s bursting with sensual intimacy. The slow movement of wrapping, the rhythmic tension, the gentleness of being held - it all invites calm, surrender, and 100% presence.

This rope is perfect for beginners:

• Made of soft cotton
• Easy to work with
• Non-intimidating
• Ideal for bedroom grounding rituals

You don’t need elaborate knots or suspension fantasies. (We mean, not unless you want them.)

Start with simple wrist binding or a loose chest harness and you’ll think of it as therapeutic pressure for intimacy. 

Pro tip: Dim the lights and put on slow music. Treat this as a moving meditation with someone you can trust.

Enjoy your sensual surrender. 

Featured Product: Doc Johnson Japanese-Style Cotton Bondage Rope

Resolution 2: Try New Things

When we try something new (especially something sensual), our brain lights up in all the right ways. 

Novelty toys activate your brain’s reward system. It loves new experiences. They spark dopamine which is the neurotransmitter that is associated with pleasure, motivation, and emotional balance.

Slow, intentional pleasure activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Which is a fancy science word for the “rest and restore” mode that your body craves.

Trying something new sensually tells your brain:

• I can explore
• I can try things without pressure.
• I trust myself.

 

So, maybe you’ve tried vibrators. Maybe you’ve tried wands. But have you tried…tiny rhythmic kisses?

This mini stim doesn’t buzz for no reason. It pulses, pecks, and teases in a way that feels brand new. 

It’s perfect for:

• Slow, teasing rituals
• Foreplay activities
• Low-pressure solo play
• Toy beginners

This toy is small, discreet, intimidating, and beautifully surprising.

Pro Tip: Use this as a “starter ritual.” 5 minutes after a shower with this toy is the perfect time for best nervous system regulation. 

Featured Product: Lickgasm Kiss & Tell Mini Kissing Clitoral Stimulator

 

Resolution 3: Take Better Care of Myself

Self pleasure is one of the most accessible mental health tools that we have. It naturally releases dopamine and oxytocin, helping to calm stress, regulate the nervous system, and shift the body out of survival mode.

The focus on sensation brings you back into the present moment, offering a grounding, somatic reset that reduces anxiety (win) and tension (also win). 

Beyond the physical benefits, self pleasure builds confidence, self trust, and emotional resilience by strengthening your connection with your own body. 

It’s care, not indulgence. 

This high-tech powerhouse syncs to your body to help with better self care.

 

The Max 2 is perfect for:

• Those who enjoy receiving erection stimulation
• Partners of those who enjoy receiving erection stimulation

We’re basically saying: Use this by yourself, or if your hand (or your partner’s mouth) gets tired. 

It’s like having a customizable ritual at your fingertips and one that meets you exactly where you are.

This is a moment for grounding, release, and tuning in instead of zoning out.

Pro tip: Just turn airplane mode on your phone, give yourself the gift of tuning in to yourself, and enjoy the pleasure. 

Featured Product: Lovense Max 2 (Neutral Sleeve)

Resolution 4: Invest in Quality

We tell ourselves every year that quality goods often last longer and it’s better for ourself and the environment. 

Quality goods also tend to be made with better ingredients.

Why not upgrade the toys that go inside of you.

Glass toys are elegant, transformative, and luxurious.

Glass Toys create a ritual of:

• Temperature play 
• Slow intentionality 
• Deep pressure
• Visual beauty
• Clean, minimalist form

 

This standing piece is as aesthetic as it is functional. It looks sculptural, feels luxurious, and offers a rideable experience that’s stable, sturdy, and beautifully smooth.

It’s the “quiet luxury” of the pleasure world.

Pro Tip: Place it on a warm towel before use for gentle heat, or chill it for a shock of clarity. Temperature play adds a whole new layer to your ritual. 

Featured Product: Glas Rideable Standing Glass Cock

Resolution 5: Get in Touch with Myself

Sometimes the most intimate rituals are the simplest: Your own touch, enhanced.

This finger vibrator sends rhythmic waves through your fingertips, creating a “guided touch” experience that feels organic, personal, and deeply intuitive. 

 

Great for:

• Self exploration
• Learning your own rhythm 
• Mindful pleasure
• Couples using it together

If you’ve been wanting a closer connection with your own body, this is the tool. 

Pro tip: Pair it with a mirror and/or low lighting for a grounding, sensory experience. 

Featured Product: Vive Hana Pulse Wave Finger Vibrator

Resolution 6: Communicate Better

Communication in relationships means more than just talking. It means intimacy, playfulness, and feeling connected even when you’re apart.

 

The Lush 3 offers:

• Long distance control
• App connectivity
• Custom vibration patterns
• Discreet wearability
• Playful “secret date night” potential

Near or far this ritual brings anticipation and excitement into your partnership.

Pro Tip: Share control during a movie night, dinner date, or a long distance phone call.

Featured Product: Lovense Lush 3 Remote-Controlled Egg Vibrator

How to Build Your Own Midnight Pleasure Ritual

Here’s a simple structure:

 

1. Choose your setting

Dim the lights. Light a candle. Shower. Soft playlist. You do you, boo.

2. Choose on resolution-to-ritual product

Pick the rop, the stim, the glass - whatever your body calls for.

3. Slow down

Five minutes is enough. But you might want 10 (or more).

 

4. Treat it like a wellness practice.

Deep breathing and soft movements. There’s truly no rush and no goal. There is only sensation. 

 

5. Let it be yours

Your ritual doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.

 

Final Thoughts

Pleasure is a big part of well-being. We all know it to be true. But why do we skim in this department when we’re focusing on that? 

Gain a calm nervous system. Be more grounded. Have a relationship with yourself that feels good to return it. 

This year, don’t abandon your resolutions. Rewrite them.

Trade pressure for pleasure. 

Trade expectations for rituals.

Trade “new year, new me” for “new year, true me.”

Your new ritual starts at midnight. And it starts with you.