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Feldenkrais method

a process of body movements that are designed to enhance psychological functioning. The method is used by certified practitioners and may be interpreted in numerous ways, but it always involves a dynamic interaction between bodily movements and psychological awareness. [Moshe Feldenkrais (1904–1984), physicist and engineer]

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January 15th 2025

morphophilia

morphophilia

n. interest in sexual partners whose body characteristics (e.g., height, weight, skin and hair color) are different from one’s own.