The past year and a half has had an impact on all of us. We feel tired, confused and probably also stressed out, going through all of these emotions can take away our joy in life and affect our relationships.

When it comes to keeping a relationship alive, it’s not just about romance and love, sometimes lust and physical intimacy are just as important. While old-fashioned ways like role-playing and dirty texting help keep the spark alive, sometimes it’s fun to kick things up with a few sexy games.

Add games to your sex life

We all grew up playing games like Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Teenage Patti and more, but if there was a way to reinvent these games by adding a warmer angle to them. How are you doing that? Well, here’s how:

1. Strip-Poker

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An oldie but a goodie, strip poker is a sure-fire way to rekindle your passion. Start with an equal number of clothes and take an item off each time you lose a hand. Once you’re naked or nearly naked, switch to sex acts whenever you lose a hand.

2. Sexy snakes and ladders

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Yes, you read that right! There is also an easy way to make this simple game sexy. These games generally follow simple rules but involve acts ranging from sensual to truly wild. The best way is to lose an item of clothing or give a sexy challenge every time you get bitten by a snake, whereas every time you climb a ladder you are forcing your partner to do something you desire. .

3. DIY sex game

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Sexy card games work much the same as strip poker, having partners take turns having fun in a variety of ways. But, if you want, you can also create your own game by following these steps:

• Write the sex acts, some sweet and some exotic, on each card.
• Throw the cards into a bowl or hat and take turns drawing a card at random.
• Whoever draws the card must decide whether to perform the act on the other person or have the act performed on him or her.

4. Sexy index

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Now this one is a little different. To play this game you need three piles of cards, one for the characters, one for the locations and one for the sex toys.

This game is a riff of the classic Clue game, so you need to create your cards first. Character cards should depict different roles like a wicked witch, biker, or sexy teacher, while locations can be in the kitchen, playroom, or basement. Your sex toys can be as wild as you want, from your tongue to a lipstick vibrator or even a leather whip.

Once you have your cards, place them in piles and shuffle the decks. Each partner chooses a card from the piles, creating a scene and a role to play. Once you have your role, dress up as a character using a costume or items you have in the closet. Your partner must guess your location; as soon as they find you, you will use the sex toy to tease and touch your partner.

Afterwards, it’s your turn to go find your partner at their place, where you will start the fun again with a brand new toy. Sounds like fun, right?

5. Adult hide-and-seek

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This one is pretty straightforward and all you need is a headband and little candies (like chocolate kisses), a silk tie.

In this game, as its name suggests, there is the Hideaway and the Seeker. The researcher begins to kneel on the bed, blindfolded and his hands tied behind his back. The hider undresses and lies down on the bed next to the Seeker, placing a number of candies in different places on his body.

When the hider is ready, he tells the seeker how many candies to look for. Using only kisses, the seeker must then find each candy. The hider can choose to give hints like “higher” or “lower”, but he can also choose to remain silent. It will help your partner explore your body on your terms.

6. Follow the leader

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In this game you have to start by deciding who is the Follower and who is the Leader. The Leader traces his fingers and tongue all over the Follower in the exact way he wants to be touched. The Follower must then remember the same movements and reproduce them on the Leader. Switch roles as many times as you want.

Not only is it a fun memory game that creates sexual anticipation, but copying what someone does is the most sincere form of flattery. Raise the bar by creating a trail of whipped cream or chocolate sauce and licking fun patterns that your partner will have to remember when it is their turn.

7. Let the dice decide

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It’s funny! You need to start by grabbing a bowl, 20 folded sheets of paper, dice, a pen and asking each person to write down 10 things they want their partners to do (these may or may not be naughty), fold them papers and put them in the bowls.

Then you roll the dice. Whoever gets the higher number wins, and the loser has to take a piece of paper from a bowl and do whatever is written on the paper.

Of course, you can always take turns drawing papers and doing what’s on them at random. But adding the dice adds an extra element of spice, encouraging partners to let go of their inhibitions. And if you write down a chore that isn’t generally naughty (eg, washing the dishes), you might be surprised at how quickly it can get sexy and fun.

8. Sexy Scrabble

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Yes, you read that right! If you and your partner love scrabble parties, turn one into a sexy night out! Dressed in a flirty outfit (or not at all), set the mood with music, candles and cocktails, grab the game and clear a comfortable space on the floor.

The first rule is that players are only allowed to invoke words from their most erotic vocabularies. Second, if you spell any part of the body, your partner will lean over you and give it a wet, lustful kiss (and vice versa). Not only is it intellectually stimulating, but it allows arousal and physical interaction to build gradually.

To wrap up

Keeping the spark alive in a relationship is difficult, especially when all of the other responsibilities in your life are taking their toll. But, it’s never too late to try something new and surprise your partner with a sexy game night!

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