The bedroom – specifically, the bed – might be the most common place in the home for carnal fun, but this doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of other options to explore in your home. In fact, alternatives to bed-based sex might be one of the most creative and engaging ways to spice up sexy time.
Why stay bed-bound when there are so many other options to explore, including sex furniture and perhaps a few of your own pieces?
Not-So-Chaste Chase
A chaise lounge is ideal because it’s large enough to experiment with positions, but compact enough to avoid taking up too much space in any one room. If you plan to stay out of bed more often than not, then a chaise lounge designed specifically for after-hours fun is your best bet. However, if you want to see if playing outside of the bedroom is for you, a regular chaise works as well. If your chaise is outside, keep privacy considerations in mind before surrendering to your passions.
Carnal Kitchen
This might seem unseemly, but sexy time in the kitchen can equal a whole lot of fun. One of the reasons taking sex to the kitchen spices things up is because you can create a multi-sensory experience. From sipping on crisp, cool wine to feeding each other aphrodisiac foods, there are plenty of places to play in the kitchen. From a quick counter encounter to a full-fledged session right there on the kitchen floor (just make sure it’s clean), the kitchen is ripe for sex-filled fun.
Spin Cycle
This is an oldy-but-goody, but still stands as one of the best ways to spice things up outside of the bedroom. Hop up on the washing machine while it’s going and go at it. Just make sure your washing machine can stand up to the rocking and rolling you will add to the mix. Don’t just wait for the spin cycle; the hum of the machine feels good no matter what cycle it’s on during the act. This option has its limits as you obviously cannot do multiple positions on the machine.
Ramp Up The Fun
A sex ramp is different from a wedge in that it is a bit larger and longer, so you have more options to move around and try different things. Again, you can stow it in a closet when you’re not using it and then break it out when it’s pleasure time. Since it’s a bigger piece of sex furniture, the ramp works best on the floor. But when you see how much you can do with it in terms of different positions, you’ll be glad you made the investment.
Start Down The Stairs
If you have a multi-level house and you’ve never really used the stairs, now’s as good a time as any. First things first – stay safe. Obviously, if you’re going to play on the stairs, use the bottom few. The thing about doing it on the stairs is that the height difference makes seemingly simple positions feel entirely different. However, it is true that the stairs are not necessarily the most comfortable area, so keep this option for quickies. Just watch out for rug burn when things really get going.
You Have a Wedgie
If you don’t, you’ll want one soon enough. Sex wedges are great because that slight shift in position that can take a sex move from “Meh” to “WOW.” One of the best parts about using a wedge is that you can incorporate into play on the bed, floor or other furniture and stow it away when you’re done. Wedges are easy to clean, easy to store, but provide plenty of after-hours fun.
Do It On a Desk
There are few things hotter than clearing off a desk – ANY desk – in the throes of passion and getting it on right then and there. With more people working from home than ever before, this means more home offices and thus, more options to totally trash them when passion takes hold. Again, don’t be afraid to get creative here. Use your office chair and the desk, climb on the desk or lean over it; there are plenty of ways to play.
Chair Dance
A simple dining room chair seems so simple and yet, holds so much promise. The thing about using a chair as sex furniture is that the options for positions and foreplay are endless. A hot striptease for a chair-bound partner is one options; actually playing with some bondage options with the chair is another. From straddling your partner sitting in the chair to bending over it, chairs offer a surprisingly diverse number of positions for sex play. Just be sure the chair you choose is sturdy enough to accommodate one or both of you.
Shower Off
Another standby that still works. Shower play is fun because you get clean, then dirty, then clean all over again. Pro tip: don’t make it too steamy or you might easily overheat. A warm shower for sex is better than hot because you will find that you add heat of your own when you really get into the act. The shower is far better than the tub because the stall more effectively contains the water. If you plan to do it in the shower often, consider a grab bar. You might think they are only for those who need assistance, but you might be surprised by how much a grab bar gives you leverage during sexy shower time.
Cozy Couch
This seems like an obvious choice, but you might be surprised by how many people totally overlook the couch for sexy fun. One of the reasons a couch is a great choice is because you can play on and around it. From the arm of the couch to the deep, soft and comfy cushions, there are few positions that don’t work on the couch. Just be sure if you live in a communal living environment, you have total privacy before taking sexy time fun to the living room.
