The holiday season is here. You spend your time running around visiting friends and family, shopping until you drop, while you do your best to stay sane at work. With the hectic holiday schedule, romance in the bedroom could easily fall by the wayside.
Instead of letting the busy holiday schedule ruin your sex life, set some time aside for a little romance with your partner. Add some holiday spice back into the bedroom with our perfectly curated tips.
Lighting Is Key
Notice that romantic scenes in movies always have great lighting? That is because bright, fluorescent lights highlight every imperfection and they rarely flatter. Which explains why candlelight dinners are romantic, dates happen at night, and dimmer switches were invented. The right lighting will create a sultry mood for your romance to flourish.
Make It Scent-ual
Julius Caesar once described perfumes as the “fire of love”, and he’s not wrong. Throughout the centuries, perfumes have been sold as an expensive, luxury item, giving them a sensual and alluring air. Dab a lush and dreamy-smelling perfume or cologne onto your wrists and neck to create some allure.
For the budget conscious, use a simple candle or use an essential oil diffuser. Vanilla, jasmine, cinnamon, and frankincense are scents known to enhance a sexy mood. A seductively-scented candle can also create great mood lighting.
Your Mattress Matters
Nothing kills the romantic mood faster than an old, saggy, dirty, creaky, mattress. You can set the tone for romance in the bedroom by purchasing a new mattress and making that the big holiday gift for your partner (and you). Offer your partner comfort in a big, cozy, lush new bed.
Get Fit
While looking good is a benefit of exercising and getting “fit”, getting out and moving your body is a surefire way to feel good. Exercise helps promote a healthy mind and body and it can actually be a major turn on to your partner and improve your sex life. When you feel your best mentally, physically, and emotionally, you can be more present and in the moment.
It’s All About Foreplay
Sex requires foreplay. The literal definition of foreplay is “activity that precedes intercourse”. Take part in the sexy before the actual sex. However, consider that every interaction you have with your partner can be “foreplay”, when it comes to spicing up your love life.
If you are in a long term relationship, challenge yourself to approach your partner with the mindset of “everything as foreplay”. You can take care of a chore that would otherwise fall into the lap of your partner. Or send them sexy texts during the middle of the work day. Whatever you choose, try doing something that is meaningful to your partner. By mindfully pleasing your partner in and out of the bedroom, you will set the stage for romance to naturally unfold.