If you’re looking for a way to spice up your sex life while simultaneously saving the planet, shower together, save water and make steamy time a part of your everyday routine.
Let’s be real: keeping things steamy in a long-term relationship can be difficult. It takes more than just love; you've got to have intention and effort.
Between rigorous school schedules, work, the gym, maintaining a social life and trying to find time for your hobbies, getting hot and heavy can sometimes seem impossible to fit in the schedule. It doesn't mean you can’t find fun ways to keep that spark alive.
Don’t get me wrong, “normal” sex has its place in my heart as much as the next gal. I’m all for a slow, sexy night in bed after picking my best outfit, curling my hair and wearing my best blush, orgasm by Nars, of course. Sometimes, the best sex is spontaneous, slippery and fogs up the mirrors.
Let’s forget about structured, typical sex and instead just strip off the makeup, lose the carefully-picked lingerie and stop stressing about finding the right time. Just bring your best bare self to the table, and maybe a towel. That’s right, folks, I said it, let’s bring back shower sex.
Not only is shower sex hot, it's also good for you. Performance anxiety? Never heard of her. Hot showers and steam actually stimulate the release of oxytocin, which can deepen trust and bonding, lower stress and anxiety and even help you orgasm harder. Is it getting hot in here, or is it just me?
It’s also the perfect opportunity to try out that new position you’ve been wanting to try. Some cheeky against-the-wall action may be tempting if you’re feeling ambitious, but if you’re worried about stability, a classic face-down-bottoms-up never fails.
Now, just because things can get heated in the shower doesn't mean there aren’t other perks to this romantic routine. Showering with your partner can help you find intimacy in between the cracks of everyday life, and also cut down on water bill costs and promote sustainability in the long run.
On average, a typical shower lasts a little over 8 minutes and uses 17.2 gallons of water, yikes. Now, imagine if instead of using 40 or more gallons of water every day for you and your partner, you could be cutting that number in half while spicing up your relationship.
Don’t just be eco-friendly, get wet together. While you’re at it, light a few candles, set the mood and save on electricity too. It’s an expensive time to be alive, and there’s no shame in saving a few bucks while enjoying your sustainable slip and slide.
So, if you happen to be looking for a new way to fire up the relationship, ditch lying side by side on your phones, wasting the time away and instead get down and dirty while getting clean. Shower together and save the planet.
In all seriousness, after almost three years with my partner, I’ve found that intimacy is about more than just sex; it’s about finding time in between all the chaos to find each other, even if it's just taking a shower.
Take this as my reminder to connect on a deeper level every day with your partner and make the shower your sexy sanctuary. It’s a space where you are stripped of distractions and clothes, to vent, laugh and be fully present with one another.
So, go on, lather up, and take a second to remember that the most memorable moments in a relationship can happen in the most ordinary of places.
Disclaimer: Do not attempt in dorm showers. Flip flops, shower caddies and an angry RA outside may lead to unsexy accidents.
BedPost is a sex and relationship column that does not reflect the views of The Post.
