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Physical intimacy is an important part of a romantic relationship. But sometimes keeping that spark alive gets a little difficult as time goes on. And since research out of Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that keeping your sex life alive is important to a relationship’s wellbeing, looking for ways to spice things up is always a worthy cause. Sometimes it just takes the right sexy gifts like a toy, underwear or other sexy products to get you both excited about being naughty together.

Maybe this year skip the practical gifts for your partner like the new joggers or Roomba; let their friends get them the monthly beer subscription. Give your partner the gift that only you can give them – something a little X-rated. Really, it’s a gift to both of you. Here are eight sexy gifts that will make you want to shut the blinds and blast music so as not to scar the neighbors over what you’re about to do with your partner and what they’re about to hear.

 

Lube Warmer/Dispenser

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Lube makes everything from foreplay to intercourse better. But there’s nothing like a cold palm full of lubricant to ruin the mood – not to mention the unpalatable sounds the bottle can make. Enter the Pulse lube warmer and dispenser. This handy machine can be filled with your preferred lube, keeps it at the perfect temperature and dispenses just the right amount to your hand when you slide a palm under the sensor.

A Very Private Portrait

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This isn’t your usual boudoir portrait in some velvety lingerie or leather outfit. This is a very intimate type of portrait. Like a spread-eagle, close-up, intimate image that only your gynecologist and your partner will ever get. Invest in a great ring light, a high-quality camera with a precise timer and maybe a comfortable wedge pillow to prop up your lower back. Then get creative and snap a few shots from different angles to find one that shows your, um, best side. Have the final image framed for your partner (and maybe kept in a top-secret place).

Kama Sutra Advent Calendar

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Been stuck in missionary for months? Spice things up with a sexy advent calendar. Challenge yourselves to try each daily position. You might just find a new one that will go into your regular rotation. Consider pairing this with a wine advent calendar to help you get in the mood. Or you can even make a DIY lube advent calendar with mini bottles of different flavors and varieties for each day of the month.

A Sex Pillow

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If you can’t pull off the acrobatics in bed you once could, invest in a good sex pillow (or several). These can help support you or your partner’s bodies when you need to hoist up some hips or lower backs for better penetrative angles. The great thing is that they look like regular pillows so no onlooker will even know what naughty item sits right between your accent pillows.

A Sexy Home Reno Project

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If Netflix’s How to Build A Sex Room has got your wheels turning, consider treating you and your partner to your very own naughty quarters. If you have the budget, you can hire a contractor/interior designer team to build you a state-of-the-art sex room. Or you can DIY. All you really need is a walk-in closet that you’re willing to clear out, maybe some handcuffs, a small spanking bench, perhaps a mini sex swing…you can get creative. Just be sure to put a very secure lock on that room.

Bed Restraints

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Bed restraints offer lots of creative ways to explore bondage and dom/sub scenarios. But the nice thing is that they fold up and tuck away when you don’t want anyone to see them. Get your partner a nice set of restraints for the holidays to use on you…or to be tied up with.

Swanky Nipple Clamps

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Skip the usual necklace or bangles. This year, go for a different type of jewelry, some nice nipple clamps. If you or your partner are into a little nipple play, you can buy some beautiful clamps made with gold or silver, that have pressure-adjustable clamps so you can explore your limits.

A BDSM Class

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If you’re new to kink and things of that nature but curious about it, gift yourself and your partner a BDSM class. You can even have a private session at your home with a dominatrix who will show you all sorts of ways to tease and playfully torture each other.

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