AT HOME: Naughty or Nice?
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone but there’s no reason why couples can’t prolong the romance year round. Whether you say ‘I love you’ with roses or a sexy satin blindfold, be sure to indulge all the senses with the one you love.
By Eden Bluestein
FORGET ME NAUGHT-Y
Admittedly, we’re not all entirely good boys and girls. But there’s nothing wrong with an edgy imagination when it comes to giving. Just remember, there are more than 50 ‘shades of grey’ to please your lover, from cute and kinky to the downright dirty.
SEE
Fulfill a fantasy for your significant other. Re-enact a sexy scene from a movie à la Demi in Striptease or Tatum in Magic Mike. Learn from the pros and brush up on your moves in advance with instruction on the art of the tease. Brass Vixens (brassvixens.com) offers pole-dancing classes starting at $79.
HEAR
Sometimes it’s nice to hear the unexpected. Choose a seductive lyric, a sensual poem or write your own provocative passage to your lover. Whether it’s via phone, text, on paper or in person, your actions will speak as loud as the words you deliver.
TASTE
In the mood to clean your kitchen floor? Get down on it and draw your cue from the steamy cult classic 9½ Weeks. Think blindfold, ice cubes, strawberries and honey. If you’ve seen the film, you know what comes next.
TOUCH
For those who want to connect with their partner on a deeper physical level, try slowing things down with Kama Sutra and the Art of Foreplay. You’ll find that super-sensory touch is all you need to quickly go from calming to titillating.
SMELL
Amplify the mood (and the ambiance) with candles scented with your lover’s favourite aroma. Scent is intrinsically linked to emotion and can trigger euphoric responses.
THE NICETIES OF LOVE
Is risqué not your business? That’s okay! Classic love stories leave timeless memories. There are many ways to personalize your feelings that are both sweet and seductive.
SEE
Curl up with your honey for a cozy night in to watch your favourite film. But surprise your partner first with an image gallery of photos of the greatest love story ever known, starring you both!
HEAR
Music can stir the soul, with lyrics and melodies that evoke a well of nostalgia. Nothing does that better than a love song. Make a playlist of your favourite songs of all time, from Marvin Gaye to Bruno Mars, the love list is never ending.
TASTE
Romance shouldn’t be hard work so drop that spatula and take off the apron. Hire a personal chef for a private and luxurious at-home dinner where the main course is all about you. Check out diningin.ca for more details.
TOUCH
Dim the lights and indulge in a sumptuous couple’s massage, right in your own living room. Spa-in.ca brings romance right to your front door, with an entire menu of luxurious spa treatments.
SMELL
Finish with an aromatic bubble bath for two, drenched with your favourite essential oils. Guaranteed, you’ll be dripping with love.
