Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or in the beginning of new love, date night should always be exciting and sexy. A delicious romantic dinner, meeting up at a charming dive bar, or a hand-held walk on a secluded beach are all sweet date night options that can get stale rather quickly. Rev up your date night with one of these surprisingly fresh and fun options that will add a little adventure, arouse your senses and get your heart racing.
Show Off Your Skills
Know how to make a killer dish, paint a masterpiece or speak a foreign language? Show off your awesome skills to your partner and teach them something new. According to online dating consultant Stacy Karyn, this has the same results as light role playing. This is also a great opportunity to get hands on with your partner which will heighten stimulation.
Spa Night
Unwind with your sweetheart with an at home spa night. Treat each other to sensual massages, facials and indulge in making each other feel pampered.
Yoga
“The two of you have the perfect opportunity to get close, touch, meditate, and loosen up to the point of arousal, which sets the stage for some additional steamy stress relief later,” explains Tawkify’s professional matchmaker, Remy Boyd. Try out a sweaty vinyasa or Bikram yoga class which can release endorphins and awaken your senses for later.
Heat Up The Kitchen
Spend some time in the kitchen making a meal comprised entirely of aphrodisiacs. Figs, avocados, honey, and chocolate are just a few ingredients that you can include in a pleasure inducing dish. Check out this list of aphrodesiacs and sexy recipes to get your sex drive in gear!
Experience a “First” Together
Never been camping or bowling? Maybe you’ve never volunteered at a local animal shelter or played mini golf before. If there’s something that you and your partner have always wanted to do but haven’t had the chance to, date night is a great opportunity to do so. Sharing a “first” together creates a new memory while bonding. Plus, it’s always so sexy to watch your partner experience new emotions and senses at the same time as you are.
Sunset Swim
Head to the water at sunset and get ready to make a sexy splash. You can enjoy an evening of surfing, a boat ride on the lake or a dip in the ocean. No matter what activity you choose, water and dimly lit ambiance is a perfect recipe for an electrifying date night.
Bonfire & S’mores
Build a fire together and you’ll start to feel your passion for each other igniting. S’mores are a lot of fun all on their own, but there’s something so erotic about feeding something to your partner that is sticky and sweet.
Take a Mini Road Trip
Throw caution to the wind and head out on the open road for a mini road trip. Don’t plan on where you’re going– just let the road lead you. The magic here is that you’ll have plenty of time to sit back, talk, connect and share stories. Relationship expert Audrey Hope states, “The crazy and funny things that you have done on your long road to where you are now brings you closer together,” and we couldn’t agree more.
Roleplay
Play the sexy stranger game. Arrive at different times to the same bar, concert or club and notice each other from across the room. Exchange glances, offer to buy your partner a drink or suggest moving the conversation somewhere a little quieter to get some intimate alone time. Create a backstory (you’re only in town for the night, you’ve never heard this band before but you decided to check them out, you’re on break and working the bar that night- you get the hint) and have fun!
Head to an Amusement Park
Heart pumping rides and dizzying attractions are all excellent ways to spark arousal, says dating and relationship expert Megan Weks. Apparently, “Rides and attractions increase arousal, and this arousal will be attributed to one another by the brain,” explains Weks. If you’re legitimately terrified by these rides you can also benefit from being snuggled and comforted.
