{"id":42466,"date":"2019-09-26T09:19:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T09:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=42466"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:55:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:55:55","slug":"freaky-things-to-do-in-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/freaky-things-to-do-in-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"35+ New Things to Try in the Bedroom With Your Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Most couples don’t lack desire; they just don’t always have a roadmap. After months or years together, familiar routines can quietly replace the spontaneity that once made intimacy feel electric.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping a relationship exciting isn’t always about grand gestures; sometimes, it’s the quiet curiosity, the playful “what if…,” and the willingness to explore that bring two people closer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Routines can feel comforting, sure, but don’t they also leave a little room for something fresh, something unexpected?<\/span><\/p>\n

When you start considering new things to try in the bedroom, it’s less about changing everything and more about rediscovering each other slowly, gently, and with intention.<\/span><\/p>\n

There might be a few laughs, a few surprises, and maybe even a blush or two! Still, those shared moments of openness and trust often become the ones you both hold onto the most.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How to introduce new ideas to your partner<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

When introducing new ideas to your partner, approach the conversation with openness and positivity. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>A<\/b> 2018 research<\/b><\/a> published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships<\/b> found that emotional intimacy influences sexual activity indirectly through increased sexual desire. This effect was similar for both men and women, though it weakened over time, highlighting the dynamic link between intimacy and desire in long-term relationships.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Choose a relaxed setting, not immediately before or after intimacy. Then express your desires and invite their input. Emphasize that exploring together can<\/span> enhance intimacy<\/span><\/a>, ensuring both partners feel comfortable discussing boundaries and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n