Long Holds train the steady muscles. You lift, you stay lifted, you keep breathing, and you release. The move is simple, and the skill hidden inside it is useful far beyond the floor.
Staying with a sensation is the heart of pleasure. A long hold teaches you to notice a feeling, stay with it and let it grow. That is the same ability that carries arousal toward something warm and wonderful.
The most common mistake is holding your breath. Count out loud, or breathe slowly in and out through the hold. Your belly stays soft, your buttocks stay soft and the lift stays gentle.
Quality beats duration. A steady, gentle three seconds is better than a shaky ten. When the hold begins to tremble, let go with a Soft Drop and give yourself credit.
Holding also wakes up the whole area and your awareness of it. Many women feel a mild warmth afterward, and that warmth is a very friendly sign.
Form checkBreathe through the whole hold. A steady three seconds beats a shaky ten.