Setting The Mood: Making a Romantic Setting for Sex

When it comes to bringing some spark back to a relationship or simply having a romantic weekend at the end of a long and hard working week, there are a few things that you can do to set the mood for a romantic encounter and some extremely enjoyable sex. Here are just a few ideas on how you can set the mood.

Candles

Candles are one of the best ways that you can use to set the mood. Not only do they create a romantic atmosphere, but the light cast from the glow of the candles is flattering for every body type. Just make sure that any candles are on stable surfaces and aren’t close to anything flammable. If you want to add something a little more sensual to the candlelight then you can use a massage oil candle. When the candle melts you can use the melted oil of the candle as a warm massage body balm to help with foreplay.

Music

Music is an excellent way to set the mood for a romantic evening. There may be songs that you both find romantic or you may put together a playlist of songs together that your partner finds particularly romantic. You should avoid listening to the radio though as the DJs and adverts can break the mood. You can spend time either listening to music, having it on in the background or even dancing together as a way to get you both in the mood.

Food and Fun

When it comes to setting the mood, there is often nothing better than using food. Whether you are using foods to increase libido or experimenting with chocolate sauce or whipped cream, there are a few things you should avoid. If you want to use chocolate, make sure that you are using body chocolate and not just melting chocolate bars. Using normal chocolate that is melted down can lead to infections when used on genitals. For ideas on food that you can eat to help increase your libido, check out our blog here. For ideas of how to use whipped cream or body chocolate, check out our blog here.

Costumes

Dressing up as part of setting mood can go a long way to instigating some of the best sex of your life. There are a number of popular costumes that fit into the fantasies of most people, but if you are using costumes, you may want to try something that your partner and you both find arousing. If you are looking for costume ideas, then check out our blogs on costumes for him and costumes for her.

Toys

Toys can be a great way to set the mood, especially if you are wanting to build a bit of anticipation before you have sex. Things like anal beads and butt plugs can be used to help set the mood for both men and women as well as the use of vibrators. When you are using any sex toys though, you need to make sure that you are using plenty of lubricant and lubricant that is appropriate for the toys you are using. Though silicone lubricant is brilliant as it doesn’t dry out like water-based lubes, it can damage silicone toys.

Games

If you want to try something different to set the mood, then you can try some sexy games. There are a number of different card and board games that you can try that let you experiment as well as spice up your relationship. It is important to not be competitive when playing these types of games as the point of the game isn’t to find a winner, but for both you and your partner to become aroused and learn more about each others fantasies, drives and ways you might enjoy experimenting.

Petals

Flower petals are another great way you can set the mood. They can be used to decorate the bedroom, bed or even create a pathway from the door to the bedroom when your partner is not expecting a romantic night of passion. The are a simple way of setting the mood and something that can be reused – though they do take a while to set out and clean up afterwards.

Mystery

Mystery can be a great aphrodisiac especially if you want to create a romantic setting for a surprise evening of sex. Setting up a treasure hunt for your partner with clues to be solved to find you can help to set the mood, especially if you create a theme for the treasure hunt with dirty teasing comments at the end of each clue. Not only does it mean your partner has to search for their prize, but it helps to build anticipation too.

Fantasy

One great way to set the mood for a romantic evening is by playing out each others fantasies. It isn’t just a matter of throwing on a costume, but putting together a scenario that fits with your partner’s fantasies or your own. Go all out with the setting, any props you need and know how things are going to play out so that you can guide your partner through each moment of it without the fantasy losing steam, feeling ridiculous or falling apart.

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