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Eight expert hacks that will spice up your sex life – from inspiring apps to role play and even bondage
A whopping 76 per cent of adults are desperate to spice up their love lives as demand for Viagra hits record levels
ARE you stuck in a sex rut? You’re not alone.
A whopping 76 per cent of adults are desperate to spice up their love lives as demand for Viagra hits record levels.
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Despite their desire for change, 90 per cent feel they lack basic knowledge, like in the Netflix comedy Sex Education and don’t know how to explore their kinks.
So here, Sun Sexpert Georgette Culley reveals how to get back on track and in the sack with your partner . . .
Be a flirt
REMEMBER how flushed you felt when your relationship was new and you received a flirty text?
Couples who flirt together and are touchy-feely tend to have more relationship satisfaction, research shows.
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Take things back to basics.
Surprise your partner with a few messages throughout the day instead of ones about the chores to build anticipation and remind them of why you fancied each other in the first place.
Communication is key
IT’S hard to get a minute to yourself with work and kids but take time out to discuss your fantasies and desires with your partner.
Finding time to share cuddles and compliments led to higher levels of sex and happier relationships, studies show.
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Use positive language when suggesting something new in the bedroom and always start with what you love about your partner.
Being open and honest with your loved one will make your bond stronger in and out of the bedroom.
Ditch booze
REMEMBER those early days of heady sex after a night out together?
It might have worked in the first few months of dating but, long-term, alcohol use can dampen desire and disrupt hormone levels.
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Booze depresses the male central nervous system which can make it, ahem, hard to get and keep an erection.
Women who drink too much can also struggle to get over the finishing line as alcohol slows your blood, inhibiting their chances of orgasm.
Focus on foreplay
NEWSFLASH: Foreplay doesn’t have to start in the bedroom.
Build up the tension throughout the day by sending a naughty message to your partner detailing what you’re going to do to them when they get home.
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Neck kisses, nibbling and eye contact are some of our biggest turn-ons, according to research.
Make sure you explore all of your partner’s erogenous zones before jumping into bed.
Get appy
THERE’S an array of sexual wellness apps to help you improve your skill set between the sheets by teaching you lots of new sex tips, exercises and positions.
Apps are great for singles as well as those in relationships who want to learn more.
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connects you with like-minded people to explore your fantasies and even attend sex parties with, as well as teaching new tricks through its workshops.
Romantic gestures
ONE in seven women say romantic gestures get them in the mood – and we’re not just talking diamond rings here.
A sensual massage, bunch of flowers or even a love letter can be a great precursor to sex.
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Set the scene by lighting candles and creating a sexy playlist of the songs that remind you of one another.
Spritzing yourself with an old perfume that you wore when you were first dating can work as an aphrodisiac, according to research.
Try bondage
NEARLY 47 per cent of women and 60 per cent of men have fantasised about dominating their partner.
Set boundaries before you start experimenting with BDSM and start slowly.
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Tying your partner up and blindfolding them can be a great way for beginners.
Blocking off one of the senses, such as sight, can ignite your other senses, upping your pleasure.
Always have a safe word or signal in place to end play before you start.
Use the traffic code system: Red for stop, amber for maybe and green for yes.
Experiment with role play
EXPLORE uniforms with power dynamics, such as nurse and patient, police officer and defendant.
Wearing a sexy outfit and taking on a different persona can help you feel more confident in the moment.
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If you’ve got the cash splash out on a hotel room every now and again to keep things exciting and naughty.
Our brain responds differently to sex in a hotel as the novelty of being away stimulates dopamine which plays a big role in arousal, research shows.
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