So the holidays have arrived and the hectic schedules are getting into full force now. And even though this is the time of year when we think most about the people in our lives that we care about, it can be difficult to make time for them and for yourself in the midst of all the shopping and party-going and taking care of work details before the holidays. Because of this, we are going to present you with a few tips and creative ideas to help kick start a little much-needed romance and sex during the holidays.

Tip #1: Time For Bedroom Play Begins Outside The Bedroom
Want to free up a little time for some between-the-sheets excitement? Well, the first way is to offer your partner a little help with the tasks that are keeping you out of the sack. Try offering up a helping hand with the dishes, the kids, or maybe just picking up some dinner on the way home. Those 30 minutes you saved your partner frees up 30 minutes for something else… wink, wink.

Tip #2: Sex and Sexy Begins Outside The Bedroom
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that sex happens in the bedroom and foreplay doesn’t begin until it’s time for sex. However, that is often very far from the truth. A well-timed, deep, passionate kiss or a strategically placed nibble on the neck or earlobe gets your partners blood pumping, and reminds them of the direction that things could head once it’s time for bed. A little groping and caressing during the day goes a long way toward ensuring a steamy night.

Tip #3: Sex Doesn’t Have To Begin With Two People
In fact, sex doesn’t even have to include two people at all. Sometimes a little ‘me time’ in the shower or relaxing in the tub can be just the thing to wash away all the trivialities of the day. Don’t forget that this could also give you a great opportunity for a little self-love that can be a release in and of itself, or be just the thing to put you in the mood for some lovin’ later on.

Tip #4: Spice Up The Christmas Party
Man, do I hate going to Christmas parties. Company parties, organization parties, holiday get-togethers. They all get crammed up together, eating up any semblance of free time that you might have had and then you feel guilty for not attending. Well, here’s a way to make them a little more enjoyable. All you need to do is slip on a little sexy lingerie, then let your partner see you in it. Uh, uh… no touching just yet. Tell them that they can ‘unwrap’ their first ‘present’ when they get home from the party. I don’t know about you, but for me, that would certainly make these events a LOT more enjoyable. They’ll look forward to getting home and you’ll feel sexy all night when you catch them constantly undressing you with their eyes.

Tip #5: Get Them Something Unexpected
OK, this one’s a little self-serving, but it’s a good idea nonetheless. How about a little ‘adult’ something that you and your partner can enjoy ahead of time. Forget the socks and whatnot. Get them a sex toy! It’s something different and unexpected and I ASSURE you it’ll be something that they’ll like. Plus, it will end up being something for both of you to enjoy. Now if we only knew of a place that you could get those…. Hmm…. Maybe you could try our Online Store (hint, hint).

Tip #6: Get Creative
Yes, this one is a little of a cop out. Getting creative is pretty much the ticket any time of the year. But we’re encouraging you to utilize the holiday theme in your creative adventures during this time of the year. And to get those creative juices flowing, here are a couple of suggestions to get you started:

• Give your partner a ‘coupon’ or ‘gift certificate’ for something like a romantic bath for two and include some bath salts or scented candles that capture the smells of the seasons like cinnamon, spice, or apple.
• Leave a trail of ribbon through the house that leads to the bedroom and finally to you with a bow on you and a card reading ‘Anything Goes - Redeem NOW’.
• Give your partner a pair of boxers with mistletoe pinned on them.

These should get you started and give you an idea of where to go with the creative ideas.

Yes the holidays are an unbelievably busy time of the year, and yes, it also takes a little more effort this time of year to work in those sensual encounters. But the payoff can be downright magical. The air during the holidays seems to literally crackle with energy. It’s up to you to harness that energy and put it to good use. Don’t miss out on this short window of time to really connect with your partner and make this a holiday that neither of you will forget.

Thanks to Dazed8 at Flickr for the photo.

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