Springtime Romance: 7 Ideas For A Relationship Refresh

Dr. Lisa Lawless, CEO of Holistic Wisdom
Clinical Psychotherapist: Relationship & Sexual Health Expert

Give Your Love Life a Little Spring Cleaning!

Spring has sprung, and it's not just the daffodils that are popping up everywhere—feelings of love and romance are in the air as well! If you've been feeling like your relationship is still hibernating in a wintery cave while everything else is blooming, fear not.

Here are seven fun and frisky ideas to help give your love life a little spring cleaning.

Plan a Picnic with a Twist

Nothing screams romance like a good ol' fashioned picnic. But this time add a saucy twist: along with your cheese and crackers, pack a naughty game or a sexy dare card. It's the perfect way to turn up the heat between the buttercups and the bees.

DIY Couples Spa Day

Create a spa day at home where the dress code is, well, optional! Grab some massage oils, light some candles, and take turns treating each other to a sensual spa treatment.

Bonus points for creative use of blindfolds and feather ticklers!

Garden of Eden

Planting a garden together can be surprisingly sexy. There's something about digging in the dirt that can get your primal instincts going.

Plus, you can joke about "sowing your wild oats" together. Grow some mint or strawberries; they're great for mojitos and, uh, other nibbles later on.

A Naughty Scavenger Hunt

Set up a scavenger hunt where each clue leads to a place that's meaningful in your relationship. Maybe where you had your first kiss, or where you realized you were mad about each other.

Each spot could also offer a little sexy challenge or a cheeky gift, like a pair of lingerie or a new sex toy to enjoy together.

Sunset to Sunrise Date

Here's a fun challenge: plan a date that starts with watching the sunset and ends with watching the sunrise. Fill the hours in between with activities like stargazing, making wishes on shooting stars, midnight snacks, and perhaps some steamy car make-out sessions like teenagers.

Experiment with New Toys

Spring is all about new beginnings, right? Well, consider this the perfect time to introduce some new playthings into the bedroom.

Explore sex toys for something that buzzes, rotates, or does something you can't even pronounce. New adult toys can lead to new joys! To learn more about what might be right for you, make sure to see our guide: The Best Sex Toys for Couples

Sexy Role Play

Dive into a world of fantasy with a role play that stir the senses—perhaps a rendezvous where one of you is a mysterious stranger in a glamorous hotel bar, or explore a secret affair between a novelist and their muse.

The key is in the details: costumes, accents, and backstory can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, adding an intense layer of excitement and allure to your night.

In Closing

Remember, the goal is to have fun and bring some light-hearted play into your relationship. Spring is a time for renewal, so take this chance to rejuvenate not just your garden or home but your romantic life too. Now go forth and frolic!

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