Instead, what makes sex feel intimate is less about what you’re doing and more about how you’re doing it. First thing’s first: Figure out what intimate sex looks like for you and for the person/people you’re having sex with, suggests Wright. Tantric sex is an ancient form of intimate sex that’s all about connecting deeply with your partner and yourself, Morgan explains. Intimate sex doesn’t necessarily have to include a partner(s)—you can also experience it by having solo sex . As with any skill, having powerful, emotional, intimate sex might take a little time to master.