New Years Eve Party Ideas

New Years Eve is a time for going out with the old and in with the new. The party symbolizes new beginnings so start off the year with a bang with some fun New Years Eve party ideas! There's no need to break bank when planning a party for the New Year. Here are some great ways you can have an elegant, enjoyable party without spending too much cash.

Party Supplies

Some fun and inexpensive party supplies that are perfect for New Year celebrations include hats, leis, noise makers, party poppers, tiaras, and streamers. You can even purchase a package of New Year party items based on your budget. The most inexpensive packages of New Years Eve party supplies are in the $25 to $27 range. And of course you can't have a New Year celebration without decorating with some balloons. Better yet, you can get a balloon drop bag. Balloon drop bags are very inexpensive and come with a release cord. They serve as a great decoration as well as a colorful way to usher in the New Year!

New Years Eve Party Ideas

If you want to do something unique this New Year, consider planning your party around a theme. Some fun themes include masquerades, hat parties, 80s retro parties, and pajama parties. Choosing a theme also makes it a lot easier for you to decorate. For example, for an 80s retro party you can decorate the house with 80s memorabilia like posters from teeny bopper magazines and neon colored streamers. Of course you would listen to 80s music all night and the guests would dress up in 80s outfits. You can also sit down together earlier in the night to watch classic 80s movies like Sixteen Candles and Flashdance.

If you would really like to keep costs and planning to a minimum without sacrificing elegance, adorn your home with sparkly décor, dim the lights, and serve yummy appetizers. You can create a centerpiece by adding some water to a large bowl, lighting votive candles, and letting them float on the water. To keep guests entertained before countdown, play a classic party game like Charades. Another fun game involves having everyone write their resolutions on small slips of paper and putting them in a bowl. Each person has to take one of the slips, read the resolution out loud, and guess whose resolution it is.

For added elegance, place individual servings of food in martini glasses. Some dishes you can serve that are inexpensive yet chic include chocolate fondue, pasta salad, cocktail cookies, and pesto cream cheese with crackers. There are a multitude of different cocktails you can make with champagne and there is no need to buy an expensive bottle of bubbly. "Real" champagne must be produced in the Champagne region of France. However, there's no need to buy real champagne if you are on a budget. Brut is an economical alternative that is just as delicious. Some great tasting, elegant cocktails you can make with inexpensive champagne include the mimosa and the raspberry sparkler. To make a mimosa, all you have to do is add orange juice to a glass of champagne. To make a raspberry sparkler, add a dash of raspberry liquor and a few fresh raspberries to a glass of champagne.

Keep these tips in mind when planning your next New Year celebration. There is no need to spend lots of money purchasing expensive New Years Eve party supplies, decorations, food, and champagne. Create an elegant yet affordable celebration by adding these simple touches to your upcoming New Year's party!

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The Day After Christmas

There was a time I would become overwhelmed with a lot of leftover food. Not any more. I actually plan to cook extra for Christmas dinner so I can play with the leftovers the next day or two. If I am having ham I will cook extra potatoes so I can make a tasty potato and ham salad the following day. I just cube some ham and potatoes, chop some onion and celery. boil a few eggs and I have the ingredients for salad. I will make a creamy mustard dressing and decorate the salad with radish slices and green pepper rings.

Sometimes I make scalloped potatoes if I do not have cooked ones. I just slice raw potatoes, onions and ham, layer them in a buttered casserole dish, season with salt and pepper and bake until the potatoes are soft. While they are baking I make either a white sauce or a cheese sauce to pour over the casserole when it comes out of the oven.

I also like a pasta ham salad. I cook bowtie pasta and combine it with cubed ham, frozen green peas, cherry tomatoes, slices of red sweet onion and grated cheddar cheese. I make either a creamy slaw type dressing or an apple cider vinegar dressing or both and people can take their pick.

Of course ham is great for breakfast too. I chop it up fine and add it to pancake batter. Real tasty served with eggs and maple syrup. They call them Christmas hamcakes. There are a lot of different dishes to make from ham, so experiment, you may surprise yourself, I did.

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Christmas Eve Eve

Today is the eve before Christmas Eve.  Now I know Christmas Eve is not a holiday per say.  However, we do a good portion of our celebrating on Christmas Eve.  Running around to family and getting prepared for Santa so Christmas Eve isn't relaxing at all.  That is why I like to celebrate Christmas Eve Eve.  This is a day that you need to kick back and relax if possible the hectic days are the next two days so take the time and enjoy the holidays on this day before the celebration begins.

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The Origin of Christmas Caroling

The tradition of Christmas caroling has been around for a very long time. It is a tradition that many people love, young and old alike. It is a way to spread the holiday spirit without spending a lot of money. It is also a way to lift the spirits of those that can not get out and about during the holiday season, such as those confined to nursing homes. Christmas caroling is also used as a way to raise money for charities during the holiday season. How did such a heartwarming tradition begin? Well the answer to that is a bit sketchy.

Some say Christmas caroling was originally started by groups of drunken men and boys looking for a handout. They would go house-to-house singing folk songs or traditional drinking songs in exchange for money or a drink. While it is unknown if this actually happened, it is unlikely that caroling, as we know it, originated from an act that was so selfish.

Another account of how Christmas caroling originated involves a small child named Carol Poles. Carol was supposedly reported missing from London in 1888 during which time the serial killer Jack the Ripper was on the loose. This was a great cause of concern for family and friends of the little girl as well as those that were searching for her. Legend has it, that those that were searching for the little girl would sing Christmas carols as they went house to house, knocking on each door. They did so in an effort to ease the worried residents and to show that the search party meant no harm to them. It is said that Christmas caroling continued from that time on. This account has pretty much been proven to be a myth because Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol, which had been written 50 years earlier, tells of people going door to door singing Christmas carols.

The most believable account of the origins of Christmas caroling takes place in England in the 1840's. After Prince Albert of Germany married Victoria of England, the English peasants were eager to please and impress the newly married royal family. After reading in a newspaper that Prince Albert thoroughly enjoyed Christmas carols, the peasants starting serenading him with them. Caroling has been a tradition ever since. It is said that the Methodists and Lutherans brought a modified version of this tradition to America. The American tradition of caroling involves traveling carolers being offered food and drinks after being welcomed into the homes that they were serenading.

Even though we do not know for sure how Christmas caroling began, it is a tradition that is still loved by many. It is a heartwarming way to let people know you are thinking of them. It also tends to awaken the Christmas spirit in those that are listening.

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Steamy Christmas costumes can be a good way to get your mind off buying gifts, traffic jams, and low checking account balances.

The build up to Christmas can be a hectic time with all the parties, family gatherings, school, spiritual, and community events. The fast and furious activities of the few holiday weeks is filled with stress, anxiety, and overwhelming tasks. But, through it all, couples need to maintain communicating and involve intimacy, perhaps more than any other time of the year.

Many couples reserve Christmas Eve for their own private time. Enticing a holiday spirit can be as easy as adding role-playing to your personal time. The stockings that are hung with care, can be filled by with erotic clothing and stimulation gifts from a naughty Santa. Many couples give their partners colorful fun-filled stockings overflowing with gifts from a naughty elf, on Christmas Eve.

Before digging into the stocking to see what Santa has left for you, shower, shave, powder and perfume! Put on something other than baggy sweats and worn out slippers. Dress the part, 4-inch stilettos and a thong might sweeten the look! Put on some mood enhancing music and erotic music, light the candles, and pour the wine. Get the kids tucked in their beds, this is your time to visit with Santa!

Begin the Santa tease with an entrance that will get his attention. Keep the emphasis on 'tease' and do whatever gets you in the mood, no matter how naughty. Sitting just so, crossing your legs just so, and bending to pick up a piece of lint, only to flash a bit of skin can be most enticing.

Some men fantasize about costumed lovers. For instance, a French Maid get up can provide opportunities for Santa to indulge his eyes and thoughts while watching her prepare dinner, decorating the tree or bending over to get something from the floor. Displaying smooth skin and sexy curves can open negotiations for many special holiday bonuses.

Some men prefer women in authority. For these frisky Santas, military, doctors, school teachers, police, or executive-type costumes might get their attention. How better to surprise your Santa by taking control of the evening's events? Take him into your custody with handcuffs, blindfolds, or erotic spanking toys. Probe, search and lavish his body with kisses, and watch as he squirms with an erect 21 gun salute!

Has Santa been a naughty boy this year? Put little hints in his stocking that indicate Santa had better fulfill your wishes or he may suffer consequences. Small items like a collar and leash and blindfold should give him the message. Especially, if you wear some lace and leather lingerie while carrying a leather whip! Leather has a mysterious way of getting things into the mood for an evening of domination.

Holiday role playing can be a great stress reliever by providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of a busy and demanding season. Add a relaxing dinner and some red wine to the scenario, and let Christmas Eve take you wherever you want to go. After all, the spirit of Christmas is all about giving, right? But a little stocking filled with fun gifts might be more about receiving!

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Get Frisky During the Holidays - 10 Randy Reasons to Have More Sex

By Michael Kortekaas

With all the hustle and bustle during the holidays, many couples tend to overlook their own pleasure. The spirit of giving should apply to yourself and your relationship as well. Not in a selfish way of course, but rather as a way to enhance your bond together so that you have even more joy and happiness to share. The holidays provide the perfect opportunity to get frisky with each other and have more intimate fun together. Here are 10 randy reasons to enjoy more sex during the holidays:

1. You have more time to leisurely enjoy deeper levels of intimacy. Luxuriate in the subtle sensual pleasures of prolonged foreplay as you creatively explore each others' mind and body.
2. When you have great sex you are happier with each other and toward other people. You will radiate a warm glow that will touch everyone you meet. You will indirectly share your love for each other and add more cheer to the holiday season.
3. Adapt the 12 Days of Christmas concept into a creative challenge to have different sexual experiences 12 days in a row. Plan unique sex play ideas together in advance or spontaneously surprise your lover with a totally new sensual delight each day. Bonus points if you can include all activities from previous days building toward a spectacular climax. Keep the erotic fires burning through the holidays.
4. Create lasting memories with a special new relationship building tradition just for the two of you. It can be simple and sweet such as slow dancing naked at midnight while kissing under mistletoe or extravagant like having sex together in a different city or country every year. Give yourself something naughty or nice to look forward to all year long.
5. Plan a private, more intimate gift giving time with distinctly erotic intentions. Surprise each other with unique or exotic luxury love toys and accessories that convey how much you treasure the pleasures you share together.
6. Get ready for an evening out two hours early then ravish each other while dressed up and looking your best. Have sex while partially clothed to make it even more exciting. Even if just a quickie, your sexy tryst will have you eagerly anticipating more fun when you return home. Also, it is a good reason to drink in moderation so you can keep your private after party going all night.
7. Sex burns off calories and is an excellent exercise when done vigorously for extended periods. Enjoy feasting while knowing you will need the energy later to keep up with each other. Hot & sticky sexercise sessions for at least 20 minutes three times a week can be great for your health.
8. Schedule time for sensual stress relief to break up the hectic holiday festivities. Great sex is an excellent way to melt away stress. Multiple sex therapy sessions during the day may be in order. If you don't think you have time for sex, reconsider, make it a priority and you will be amazed how good you feel.
9. Savor chocolates, sweet liquors and other deliciously succulent holiday foods while thinking of naughty ways to incorporate them into your sex play. Secretly flirt and tempt each other with decadent ideas of oral arousal. Everything will taste even better when you whet your erotic appetite for each other.
10. Challenge each other to have a simultaneous orgasm at the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve. You may want to rehearse frequently before the big event to get the timing right.

Sexual intimacy is essential to a healthy, loving relationship. Regardless of your reasons, take advantage of any opportunity you can to make love. During this holiday season, show how much you appreciate the one you love by spending more intimate time enjoying each other. Your gift of loving pleasure will be treasured. Make pleasure a priority and enjoy great sex together as often as you can what ever your reason.

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Great Foreplay Ideas

5 of the Hottest Foreplay Games and Ideas For a Night of Sexual Ecstasy

By Daniel Scott

We all know that foreplay is one of the biggest factors in having an enjoyable sexual experience, for both men and women.

Unfortunately, all too often we forget about this and need to be reminded. Let's face it, it's not hard for things to get in the way - work, kids, family, college, whatever it is, there's always going to be something that makes finding the time for good foreplay difficult.

Good sex, though, can definitely help reduce stress, make us healthier, and all around more-adjusted people. It's also the cornerstone of a successful relationship, and good foreplay is the cornerstone of good sex.

But you probably already know this. After all, you're here, reading this article.

The hard part for many couples is keeping the foreplay fresh and interesting. We tend to fall into a sexual routine that leaves us dissatisfied pretty easily. Therefore, we have to consciously work at continually trying new and interesting things to keep things exciting and interesting.

If you're having a hard time coming up with killer foreplay ideas, then I've got just the cure - a list of my X favorite foreplay games that you can quickly and easily use tonight to have some absolutely killer sex.

1. Tasty Treats

Food is a fantastic way to spice things up in the bedroom. After all, it's something we all have in our house, so it's cheap and accessible. Try coating your lover's body with whipped cream, and licking it off slowly and sensually. You could also try getting your partner to close their eyes and run fruit over their bodies, paying attention to their curves, before finally bringing it sexily up to their mouth. Strawberries, for example, are great for this.

2. Try a Blindfold

Being deprived of our sense of sight makes everything feel much more vivid. For this reason, try blindfolding (and possibly tying up, if you feel comfortable with the idea) your partner and slowly kissing them in various places. For maximum effect, avoid their "privates", but feel free to kiss and lick very sexily NEAR them - I guarantee this will drive them wild!

3. Be a Teenager Again

Remember when you were a teenager and you and your girlfriend used to just make out for hours on end? Try doing the same thing now. For best effect, leave your clothes on until you are both so incredibly aroused you can't bear it anymore. This usually will result in intense, explosive lovemaking, which is an experience that we usually don't get to have.

4. The Best Number In The World

Try a sixty-nine. For those of you who may not be familiar with the term, it's when both of you go down on each other simultaneously. It tends to have an energy building effect - the more pleasure you feel, the more you will give, and the more you will receive.

5. Tell a Bedtime Story 
Talking dirty to your partner either before or during the sex is one of the most sexually powerful things you can do. Do they have a fantasy they want to act out? You can roleplay, or just get them to lie back and paint a sexy picture in their mind. Mix this with passionate touches and kisses for best results.

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Other Ways to Stay Warm Besides Snuggling

As the winter settles in everyone knows how uncomfortable a cold house can be - but how can you exist comfortably? Keeping a home warm in the winter takes a great amount of fuel or energy to keep the temperature at a comfortable range. Most would be happy if there house was around 70 degrees but the reality is that it can be expensive to heat up a house. Several things can make warming a house even more difficult including vaulted ceilings, older leaking windows and generally drafty doorways.

Aside from the economics of heating a house several issues can pop up, most notably the drying of the air which can cause havoc for those suffering with sensitive allergies. Your sinuses can become dried out and your skin very itchy as well as inflamed. Beyond the actual heating of your house there are several relatively low cost methods to stay warm inside a cold house.

The most obvious is to cover up - whether it is long sleeve pajamas or ankle length pants while you're lounging. The simplest solution is to keep your feet and hands warm - this will trick your body into thinking you are warmer then it feels. Another solution is to minimize your heating systems output and turn the heating to a minimal level while you're not in the house. If you have a programmable thermostat it is easy to set a schedule by day and times to activate when you want it. Since most people work during the day, you can program your thermostat to come down a couple degrees while you're gone. This will also help you save some money. When you're sleeping and confined to one room you can use a down comforter to keep you snug in bed and maintain your body temperatures.

When you're not sleeping in a cold home and lounging there are other steps you can partake in to stay comfortable. While relaxing on a couch you can use a down throw or a down blanket to stay warm and snug. You can also make use of thick robes whether they are made with cotton or plush microfiber fabric. There many styles of plush novelty socks which come in all kinds of cute patterns and are made using a very silky feeling stretch microfiber.

Recently there has been a large number of warmth products designed for use on the couch that are basically robes worn in reverse. Pop culture has enjoyed a rash of competing products all designed with the same goal - to keep you warm on the couch while allowing easy mobility when needed - whether it be for reading or knitting or just plain old channel clicking.

The reason why down as a filling material works so well is that it helps to trap air which in turn keeps your ambient body temperature around you keeping you in comfort. This compares with woven blankets made with wool or polyester which require excessive layers to keep you warm. Down itself is light, airy and cloud like in its ability to keep you warm with little weight.

To make your home more comfortable you can bundle up with a warm down comforter. A down comforter is a very economical way to keep your body warm while in bed and to keep a cold house from causing discomfort. To buy your own down comforter manufacturer direct visit ShopDownLite.com.

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Do You Have a Couples Hobby?

Some of the best times shared between a couple are when you have an avid interest in the same thing. If you don't have a common interest today, then get one tomorrow. Hobbies for couples can be as extravagant or as humble as you wish, just be sure the both of you are having a good time and have a common goal to achieve. If you are low on ideas, take a shot at one of these top five hobbies for couples:

Dance.

Ballroom dancing has caught the country by storm, with record breaking enrollments from singles and couples alike. The technique can be mastered from absolute beginner status, and this type of dance is well suited for all ages and fitness levels. Not only can you have fun and whip yourselves into shape, but the cheek to cheek contact does wonders for the bedroom.

Sports.

Not everyone likes the same sports or teams, but finding a common ground for sporting events or participation can enrich your spare time and your dialog. Perhaps the event is not as important as the time you spend together, so you might try a monthly game of any kind at your favorite sports arena year round. Buying a gym membership together is another great way to bond and encourage each other, or perhaps you would like to try something new, like a Friday night ice skating session at your local rink.

Film Making.

If you have a video camera, you are ready to go. Shooting a good video is child's play, but shooting a great one is a visual craft. The art of film making allows you to express yourselves together in ways you might never have dreamed of without the use of a camera. Be as clever and as artful as your talent takes you, and load your movies up on YouTube. The playback and critique is more fun than the shoot, and the sky's the limit as to what you can do.

Traveling.

Traveling can be costly, but its also one of the best investments you can make into yourselves. Not every trip needs to take you across the Atlantic, but every trip should be well-planned and touch your inner most beings. Part of the travel fun is to get your plans in order and book the trip from scratch. This can be done with a phone call to a travel agent, but the most fun and connectivity to one another is to secure your travel plans yourselves. Both of you could become experts with online price comparisons and finding those best bargain deals from Expedia, Orbitz, Hotels.com and more. The travel hobby starts long before your plane takes off, with careful study of each destination, your daily itinerary and even mapping out your dining guide. Travel near, travel far, but get those suitcases out and ready to go.

Photography.

Taking quality photos is an art form and requires some careful consideration before clicking the shot. Most people settle for a quick snap without contemplating that their photos are permanent records of life. Low-cost workshops and online training are available to help you set up and conquer a shot, or you may opt to teach yourselves from a text book. A photo containing flattering lighting conditions, angles and artistry is an item to treasure for life. You be the camera person, and the other the subject, or mix and match your visual skills. Photography as a hobby that does not require much investment, but the rewards of having outstanding photos of yourselves will last for generations.

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Thanksgiving!

Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend... when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that's present -- love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature and personal pursuits that bring us pleasure -- the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience Heaven on earth.
- Sarah Ban Breathnach

As I write this month's article I'm filled with gratitude. Five years ago I was in a job I hated. Today, writing newsletter articles and sharing my experiences of self-care with you is part of my job - what a joy!

And though some days I can still get caught up in what I DON'T have yet, what I HAVEN'T done yet and what I'll probably NEVER have or NEVER do, all it takes is a few moments reflection about what I have to be grateful for and my thoughts are completely turned around.

Two experiences over the past month have helped me to get into the right frame of mind.

During eight weeks of the winter I'm blessed with a volunteer opportunity at a program that provides dinner and shelter to those in need. While I started out three years ago as a dinner helper, I soon realized that my music could be a real gift to our guests and volunteers - infusing the atmosphere and creating opportunities for camaraderie, nostalgia, relaxation and joy. Not to mention lots and lots of singing.

Now my "job", for 8 Wednesday nights every winter, is to set-up my guitar and songbook (complete with a list of songs that guests can thumb through to make requests) and fill the room with music. I absolutely love it.

I've noticed that many of our guests are often cheerful, friendly and helpful, and deeply appreciative of what they receive. With all they're struggling with in their daily lives - struggles I can only imagine - they manage to celebrate the moment, show kindness to others and express their gratitude.

The other mind-altering event was of course the devastating earthquake and resulting tsunami of December 26, 2004, that destroyed so many lives and has impacted the entire world.

The gifts of gratitude I receive from my awareness of both of these realities so different from my own are many. Whenever I'm outdoors in the Canadian winter weather and I notice myself thinking that's it's too cold or too wet I immediately express my gratitude that for me the experience is only brief and temporary. In light of all I've seen and heard about in the last few weeks, what do I have to complain about?

Tonight, when you're getting ready to sleep, why not stop for a moment and make a list of everything YOU have to be grateful for. I'll get you started with the basics:

I'm grateful to have a roof over my head.

I'm grateful to have money in my wallet.

I'm grateful to have food in my fridge.

What would life be like without even one of those things? What else can you think of to be grateful for?

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Great Thanksgiving Thing to Say

Lee Bogle - "The Lovers"

"The thing I am most thankful for is YOU!"

This is a great thing to say to your lover on Thanksgiving or anytime.

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Spice it up a Little

10 Tips To Spice Up The Holidays

1. Read A Dr. Ruth Book together
2. Men take some time to shave tonight (Your face).
3. Take A bubble bath together. Hot tub spas Resorts that rent by the hour.
4. No Time? Invest in a little sexy something new, possibly just fishnets can help set your environment.
5. Invest in 100% Cotton Flannel Sheets.
6. Read a sexy sorry in bed together (Outloud)
7. Tell him/her what you like best about him/her.
8. Candles set the mood.
9. Try a completely new position, Kama Sutra Book has pictures.
10. Give one another a massage. Possibly on a Electric Blanket with flannel sheets over the blanket.

Love notes in his/her briefcase, car, coffee cup, inside the shoes.

Baby, it's cold outside - Let's get heated up. If you have to go for a long drive and talk looking forward - not at one another
sharing your desires.

Sometimes with all the Winter details you forget about the HEAT that keeps the simmer in your exciting sex life. Even if it's late, work was tough all day - just say 10 minutes of special time set aside for one another.

Maybe, ask one another to act out a fantasy. Write them down on a slip of paper gather them all up put in a vase and pull out one a night and go all the way.

Life is meant to be enjoyed. Relax, close your eyes, take a deep breathe, meditate and get the energy for at least a 10 minute session that could turn into a hour of FUN..

Wear something sexy under your clothes all day and call your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife and flirt with them - "bet you can't guess what I have on..."

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Is Your Sex Life like the Changing Weather.

Are you having difficulty keeping any sort of rhythm to your sex life? Are you working too much? Is your partner working too much? Are either of you not working enough? Are you spending too much time together? Maybe the long winter days and cold nights have you spending too much time inside. Believe it or not an excess of time and inactivity can actually decrease your sex drive and desire to be intimate. You would think that it is actually the reverse, right? If you had a bunch of time to be with your partner does it not make sense that you would be more intimate and making love more frequently? Well, not necessarily so. When couples have too much time on their hands to spend with each other boredom can set in. And it is not necessarily boredom with each other rather than a growing depression from not feeling active and productive. The monotony of daily life can at times cause stagnation.

All couples have ups and downs in the bedroom; times where the passion is intense followed by lulls in libido. This is completely normal and the natural cycle of things, however, do not allow momentary lapses in your libido's strength to grow into disinterest. This could cause insecurity in your partner, develop cracks in your relationship, and cause major problems down the road. Do not allow your lovemaking to get boring or routine and work through what I like to call the sexual spring weather cycle in your relationship. Approach your partner and talk about the issues you may be facing and brainstorm ideas to help you both through the stagnation. There are so many ideas out there you can use to spice things up and rekindle the passion.

Routine is good, but too much of a good thing can be detrimental to your outlook and cause phases of depression. These are dangerous times for a relationship and can make you feel as though something is wrong with your situation when in reality all you are conflicted with is too much idle time. Take this time and make it productive again. Snap yourself out of your phase and give a boost to your relationship by focusing on doing something unique and original with your partner.

Try new things and refresh your lust for life and each other. Do not be afraid to take a risk on a new adventure whether it be out in the real world or in the bedroom. Be a little bit more daring with your approach to lovemaking and try to spice things up by looking for creative sensations and experiences both your and your partner have never entertained before. Perhaps try some new products that are designed specifically for introducing new and exciting feelings to foreplay or intercourse; sensation balms and intensifying gels which cool or warm the skin or areas they are applied to are great or maybe by some new lingerie to fire up his imagination and yours. Creativity is the key!

Sensation Balms and Intensifying Gels: Sensation Balms and Intensifying Gels are amazing and a great addition to any experience to heighten feeling and create new sublime sensations. Balms and gels have many different erotic effects on the skin including producing tingling sensations to give a dancing and euphoric feeling, warming effects to give a heating sensation without burning to encourage optimal blood flow and arousal to erogenous zones, and cooling effects which produce minty and fresh tingling just like light blowing or kissing would produce. All of these will ensure more pleasurable lovemaking and may really provide some added spark.

Sexy Lingerie: Need I say more? Sexy lingerie all by itself will pierce the thick clouds of inactivity and send a bright ray of passion and inspiration into your bedroom. Whether it is a light and flowing baby doll piece or a more daring and sensual bustier or corset, sexy lingerie will produce the desired results for the both of you. Not only that, but depending on your personal tastes on any given night, sexy lingerie can fulfill those desires. If you feel naughty and more adventurous one night your can certainly don more sexual and enticing lingerie. If another evening you are feeling cute and cuddly you can also adapt your lingerie to reveal this. Lingerie is so versatile and multifaceted that it is perfect for any situation with a little imagination.

Just as time apart can be damaging to a relationship, too much time together, if it is not the right type of time, can also be destructive. Where the mind goes the body follows so exercise and inspire the mind and your libido and ultimately your body will respond favorably once again; and help your body along. Offer it the stimulation that it needs to best improve your relationship and intimacy with your partner. Pull yourself out of that relationship winter funk and get through those sexual spring weather cycles with imagination and help from products and ideas designed for such cases.

Benjamin Gooding writes about finding great romantic gifts and has a passion for helping others find amazing anniversary gifts for wives or romantic gifts for her.

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