Finding it hard to locate your libido? Love your partner and not sure why? There are a plethora of reasons why couples lose their steaminess, and sometimes pinpointing why can be a long and complicated road.
But sometimes the answer is as simple as the breeze.
Check out these three habits that might be leading you off the path to romance.
1) You Have a Cold Home
Oprah.com says this is a real thing and so it must be. Apparently, being too cold can have a drastic effect on how easily you get it on under the sheets- a good reason to think about turning that AC down, or the heat up.
A sex study done at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands found that, in colder spaces, only 50% of couples were able to achieve orgasm but when these couples were each given some socks, that percentage shot up to 80%.
Something to think about.
2) The Wrong Toys
Sex toys can be a great addition when trying to be more adventurous or to liven up a relationship, but not all are actually going to be beneficial- in fact, it turns out that some might actually lower your sex drive, rather than raise it.
Why? A study done by the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research found that many sex toys contain dangerously high concentrations of phthalates, which have been found to lower testosterone levels, which in turn can lower your sex drive.
Using toys made of medical-grade silicone, glass, metal and wood, or putting a condom over one that may contain phthalates might be the best way to go to keep things hot.
3) Your Bed is Too Big
I know- you love a big bed. It gives you both the room you need, and you need plenty. But if you’re not having threesomes, sometimes a lot of space can be too much. If you’re finding it hard to visit the other side of the king mattress and you now need an excuse to bump into each other, try downsizing and being squished into cuddles.
Some simple tips but maybe that’s it. Maybe it’s simply a matter of closing the window, redecorating and going shopping.
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