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I know, I know: the New Year is just around the corner and you're probably thinking about what resolutions to set for yourself. You've got the usual suspects (lose weight, be happier) plus those that are specific to your life (finish my novel) or maybe even just a little bit weird (buy a closet organizer). But if there's one thing that will make your sex life better this yearand every year after it—it's making resolutions that are all about sex. So here are ten sexy new years resolutions to consider as we enter 2023:
Get Your Sexy Back (Make a Commitment to Make Sex a Priority)
Make a commitment to make sex a priority.
Make an effort to be more spontaneous.
Get out of your comfort zone and try new things.
Be adventurous! Have fun!
Let's Try Something Different
The best way to get through the winter blues is with a little experimentation. Try new positions, like lying on your side and spooning, or having sex standing up against the wall. Try new places like the shower or bathtub, or even in front of a mirror (public nudity can be very arousing). Try new toys ,there are plenty of affordable options out there that will keep things interesting in the bedroom while also adding some variety! Finally, try some fun flavors that you've never tried before; you might discover your new favorite flavor! And if all else fails, how about trying something completely different? Maybe go for a hike with your significant other? Or maybe take a class together? If it piques your interest then go ahead and give it a shot!
Just Say No To Meh Sex
No matter what your sexual proclivities, having "meh" sex is never a good idea. When you're not really feeling it, the best thing to do is avoid sex altogether and try again later. Your partner will appreciate your honesty and won't be disappointed by a lack of enthusiasm on your part that may result in some awkwardness for both of you.
If you don't want to disappoint anyone or hurt their feelings, then make sure that any attempts at intimacy are worthwhile for both parties involved. If one person isn't invested in making sex a pleasurable experience for everyone involved, then it's probably best to take some time apart until everyone's ready for another go around (and chances are they will be!).
Get Into The Mood
By the time you're ready to put on your new sexy lingerie, you'll want to be in a relaxed and receptive state of mind. So take a bath, or at least wash off that day's grime with some warm water and soap. Make yourself feel sexy while you're at it—maybe put on some music that gets you excited or spend some time with your partner and let them take care of anything that needs tending to. For some people, reading erotica is an excellent way to get in the mood for sex; for others, watching porn works just as well! Whatever method works best for you might depend on what kind of mood you're trying to set (or get into) before sex: maybe something soft and romantic, or maybe something hot and heavy?
Whatever helps make YOU feel sexy! Get creative!
It's Okay to Talk About It
Talking about sex can be awkward, but it’s important to do it. You don’t want to be caught off guard by something your partner says or does that you find out they’ve been wanting all along.
In order to communicate more effectively with your partner, think about what YOU want and need in bed, too. What are YOUR fantasies? Fantasies don’t have to be super crazy or exotic; they just need to make sense for YOU!
If you feel like something is off between you two, talk about it! If you two are having trouble communicating when things aren't going well in the bedroom (or anywhere else), try taking a step back and asking yourself what's going on for the both of you before jumping into any conclusions or making assumptions about each other's behavior: why did he get mad at me for no reason? Why didn't she text me back after I sent her a funny meme? It could be anything—maybe she has an exam coming up so she can't hang out tonight; maybe he doesn't feel comfortable enough yet with himself and his body image issues still keep him from being intimate with anyone else besides himself.(Don't worry—we're all insecure sometimes.)
Be Honest About Your Love Life
There is no point in pretending to like something you don't, or vice versa. Being honest about what you like and don't like will help keep the relationship healthy and strong. If a bae wants to try something new but feels embarrassed about asking for it, encourage them! Be open about your desires with their consent.
Honesty is also important when it comes to communicating how you feel. It's okay if they're not in a place where they want to be vulnerable with you yet; but if they're dating someone who won't even tell them how they feel, then there's probably going to come a time when that person gets frustrated or hurt because of their lack of communication skills.
It doesn't matter how long your relationship has been going on; one thing remains constant: honesty should always be the foundation of any kind of relationship—and especially one built upon love!
Try These New Year's Resolutions to Make your Sex Life Better.
Try new things.
Be in the mood.
Be honest about your love life.
Let's try something different than usual!
Get your sexy back (make a commitment to make sex a priority).
Conclusion
We hope these resolutions have inspired you to try something new, but if not, there's no reason to feel bad about it. You can always come back next year and give some of these suggestions another try. And if we've helped make your New Year's resolution a little easier to achieve (especially the one about getting into the mood), then we'll know our work here is done!
Tonia is a founding editor of Bare Back Magazine. She is an editor and freelance writer. Tonia currently has a story featured in the 2016 The Very Best of Bare Back Magazine anthology.