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10 Tips For A Good Night In Bed
At The Body Shop, we hold to a set of beliefs that we call our Core Values; values that helped to build and strengthen the company. One of those values is protecting human rights, which means helping to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS by partnering with MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation for our “Yes Yes Yes!” campaign for safe sex.
But aside from spreading the word about staying safe, we want to highlight the fact that sex is also fun! Creating an enjoyable experience while staying healthy and safe is the perfect way to enhance your self-esteem, and learn to love your body even more. Below are 10 tips to help you get the most out of a sexy night in bed.
- Be Scent-ual – Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years to help enhance romance and heighten arousal. Burning essential oils creates a warm, sensual ambiance, specifically the scents vanilla, lavender, and sandalwood. A study showed that adult men were most aroused by the simple smell of vanilla!
- Mood Music – Music helps to set any mood. And it doesn’t have to be anything cheesy or obvious, it can be whatever kind of music helps get you in an intimate mindset. Keep it low in the background, so that it isn’t obvious and doesn’t interfere with your romance.
- Kiss – Remember when you were younger, and kissing seemed like the most exciting thing in the world? Try to recapture that feeling by brushing up on some of your kissing techniques. Kissing is more than just a means to an end, and by taking the time to sweetly enjoy your partner’s lips, you’ll set the pace for a sensual evening. For extra softness, exfoliate your lips for enhanced lip-locking.
- Massage – Who doesn’t love a relaxing massage from the caring hands of a partner? They soothe tension and get the blood flowing, helping us to unwind into an evening of sexiness. Choose a massage oil with an enticing scent, and drizzle a quarter-sized amount into your hand. Warm the oil in your hands before using long, even strokes to spread it over your partner’s body.
- Stay Safe – The best part about a good night in bed is enjoying yourself while staying safe. Our “Yes Yes Yes” campaign highlights the importance of protecting yourself by using a condom every time you have sex. Just remember to keep condoms away from oils, lotions, and gels, as they can contain products that degrade the latex in condoms, thereby reducing their effectiveness.
- Be Soft – Nothing is more inviting than incredibly soft, touchable skin. And smelling delicious doesn’t hurt, either. Scrub up and smooth down with a creamy body scrub that leaves you with silken skin ready completely prepared for stroking.
- Stretch – Yoga is incredibly good for your body, helping to get your blood flowing and bringing more oxygen to all of your vital organs. Incorporating some yoga stretches and breathing into your sexy evening can help you to ready your body for a fulfilling experience.
- Get Lacy – Nothing says “special occasion” like a few brand new satin bows and lace. Dress it up for a special evening in, and even throw in something a little racier than usual. You’ll send the message that experimentation and thrills are in the very near future.
- Leave Something Behind – Our sense of smell has a strong tie to our memories. Scents can immediately recall certain emotions and moments with surprising accuracy. So make sure to spray or smooth on your signature scent, leaving it behind in your partner’s mind and lingering on their pillowcase.
- Relax – Don’t stress out about trying to make your hair, your makeup, or the whole experience completely perfect. Just relax and enjoy the intimacy of the moment, allowing yourself to indulge in the experience. Sex can be a healthy, fun, and fulfilling way to connect with another person, so enjoy!
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