Intimacy is a very important part of a romantic relationship, and it affects mutual affection, as well as sexuality. There are many different reasons that affect intimacy. For example, emotional problems, sexual disharmony, lack of communication, and contact can affect intimacy with each other. But don’t worry too much, it’s common for there to be a lack of intimacy in long-term romantic relationships, and here are a few ways that you can make up for that lack of intimacy.
What is emotional intimacy?
Emotional intimacy refers to knowing, caring for, and caring about each other in a relationship. Emotional intimacy not only affects sex but also maintains emotional intimacy. Maintaining emotional intimacy in a long-term romantic relationship is not always easy, but the good news is that we can maintain intimacy and rekindle the fire of passion through the following ways.
1. Open Communication
Communication is the cornerstone of solving relationship problems, if there is a problem in the relationship, or if you want to improve an aspect. Communication is the most effective and simple way to do this. Similarly, a healthy sex life requires good communication. In the process, avoid criticism and blame, which can potentially hurt your partner as well as each other.
2. Cultivate emotional intimacy
Emotional intimacy determines the level of sex life, so it is important to develop emotional intimacy with each other in order to have a better sex life. This can be done by increasing physical contact with each other, such as hugging, holding hands, kissing, and other intimate behaviors, especially when each other separately, the behavior can be a good response to a person’s emotions. Increasing intimacy in daily life helps to strengthen the physical and emotional connection.
3. Expressing love
Learning how to show affection in everyday life not only connects you emotionally but also increases your intimacy. Go on romantic dates with your partner, give them little surprises and gifts in your daily life, and make time for each other to spend quality time together.
4. Massage each other
Massage can not only relax the body and mind, but also relieve stress and anxiety, and enhance intimacy. Sensual massage can also increase our excitement and tension. Sensual massage can be used as a foreplay activity to add interest to your sex life.
Create a sexy massage environment, such as lighting fragrances, using scented massage oils, dimming lights, and a comfortable and safe environment. It can increase the atmosphere and make each other more immersed in enjoyment. Apply massage oil on your hands, rub your palms, and then apply it to your partner’s body. Use your hands to explore your partner’s body and even tease your partner.
- Be a listener to each other
If there are problems in the relationship, or if you want to change the current state of your life, communicate and listen to each other’s needs. Learning to listen to each other’s needs, vulnerabilities and sensitivities can bring the relationship closer and better nurture each other’s feelings.
6. Add sex toys
Sex toys can make the bedroom game more interesting and fresh so that each other to find passion again. Of course, before adding sex toys to your sex life, make sure your partner agrees. There are very many types of sex toys available, for example, vibrators, dildos, anal plugs, penis rings, BDSM props, etc., to suit your different needs, as well as different colours, sizes and features.
Sex toys can work well as foreplay props to get the body into a state of sexual arousal faster, closing the orgasm gap between the sexes and enhancing each other’s sexual experience. If you are new to sex toys, then the rose toy is the most recommended, not only has a good-looking rose shape design, is small and portable, and can even be placed on the bedside table as a decorative item.
7. Add new adventures
Whether you feel that life is boring and stuck in a routine, trying something new, not only can add freshness and excitement, but more importantly, exploration is also a worthwhile experience. Add a little new adventure to your sex life, for example, role-playing, BDSM, switching sex scenes, sex positions, etc.
Add a little adventure into your life. If you’re tired of the bedroom scene, switch up the sex scenes, such as the bathroom, the patio, the car, or even the outdoors, but choose a quiet place with few people to protect your safety and privacy.
8. Seek help
Seeking help from others is not something to be ashamed of. Facing up to the problems in your relationship is the only way to improve your relationship and rekindle the passion you once had. For example, you can seek the help of friends, psychologists, and sex therapists, so that each other can recognize the main problems in your marriage and work on them positively.
Final Thoughts
Intimacy is a very important part of a romantic relationship and is not just about sex, intimacy affects the relationship and emotions as well. Some of the above tips can help you increase intimacy and rekindle the passion for each other.
