After a few months or years together, it’s common to feel that things have become routine or less stimulating. Don’t panic: it doesn’t mean you no longer love your partner. It simply means you’ve reached a stage of routine and grown used to having each other around.
If you’re happy with things as they are, that’s absolutely fine. But if you fancy giving your intimate life a little boost, there’s one timeless classic: the striptease!
Yes, despite being an age-old practice, it’s been getting even the least excitable among us hot under the collar since time immemorial.
If you’ve never tried it, or you’d like to hone your undressing skills, here are a few tips for a great striptease:
Atmosphere is everything
Create a softly lit, romantic atmosphere where everyone feels 100% comfortable. Light a few candles (but don’t set the place on fire!) and scent the fabrics with your finest perfume — your own — to arouse your partner’s senses. A sensual playlist is also more than welcome as the soundtrack to a good striptease. In short, engage all your senses to create an atmosphere that makes you want to reveal a little more, and see where things go. ;)
A sexy little outfit that’s comfortable too
Ciao to fishnet stockings and 15 cm heels: comfort is the name of the game here! Just kidding — if you feel comfortable in those, that’s great too. The idea is simply to be yourself while showing off your best features… A little make-up, a silky shirt that glides over your skin, a long trench coat or even a pair of leopard-print briefs… It’s up to you!
A smouldering gaze and suggestive moves
To striptease like a pro, try moving slowly and sensually (no kink-shaming, but Janine, purring while making clawing gestures isn’t necessarily sexy!). If that sort of sultry performance doesn’t feel like you, feel free to play it for laughs with your partner and have fun with the situation. A good giggle can get more than just your facial muscles going…
Listen to each other
Finally, a good striptease is nothing without great communication. You need to be on the same wavelength to enjoy this cheeky bit of fun. After all, you probably wouldn’t be too keen on someone dancing all over you in the middle of a "down" day, when you’re feeling flat and all you want is to be on a desert island! And since we shouldn’t do to others what we wouldn’t want done to us (that saying is far too long, but it gets the point across, doesn’t it?), pick your moment and make sure your partner is in the mood to watch you shimmy in a suspender belt or Chippendale trousers!
So, I hope these tips help make your next striptease a real success.
And do share your own tips with us in the comments!
I look forward to reading your comments. See you next week! 💜
Lou ✨
Hi, I’m Lou! I have a degree in Humanities and Social Sciences and have been interested in sex-related topics for a few years now. After taking several courses, including one with sexologist Mathilde Magnien, Passage du Désir asked me to write articles for you about sex, love and relationships. My guiding principle? Getting people talking about sexual wellbeing in a light-hearted, fun and caring way. 💜
Lou ✨
Hi, I'm Lou! I have a degree in humanities and social sciences, and I've been interested in sexuality for several years. After completing several training courses, including one with sexologist Mathilde Magnien, Passage du Désir asked me to write articles for you about sexuality, love and relationships. My motto? Get people talking openly about sexual wellbeing, with a light-hearted, fun and supportive approach. 💜
