Each year as December 31st nears, every magazine, TV show, website, distant relative, whatever/whoever gives a list of what they think are the best ways to “better yourself” in the upcoming year. While most of these New Year’s resolutions make sense in a betterment way, according to research only 8% of people successfully achieve their resolutions. Eight percent! That means 92% are left feeling like they suck. What fun is that?
In the spirit of sex positivity and welcoming in the new year, I’ve decided to redefine the most popular resolutions out there to make them exciting and offer up some great tips on how to keep them… sexy style, of course. And who doesn’t want to have more awesome sex in the year to come?!
Lose Weight/Go To The Gym - Fuck losing weight to fit into anyone else’s idea of what the ideal body should be. Being healthy is important though, if not just for your health’s sake, then for your sex life. Keeping fit keeps your sex drive up and your stamina and endurance going to make those sexy sessions last longer and longer. That’s right, that exhausting cardio class at the gym can actually translate to hotter sex. And who doesn’t like that?
Learn Something New/Find A Hobby – Always wanted to learn how to give really good head? Now’s the time! Sure, you could take up knitting or cooking, but wouldn’t you rather know how to give an amazing hand job? Try learning a useful new skill, like knot tying, that you can take back to your bedroom and really heat up these cold January nights. Take this time of new discoveries to get to know yourself and figure out exactly what you enjoy. I think finding new and exciting ways to get off is way better than a book club any day.
Be More Assertive – Whether you are talking about your professional life, personal relationships or in bed, having your needs be heard is really important. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want… even if you’re not 100% sure you even want it. What I mean by that is to share your fantasies. Even if you discover that you don’t, in reality, like being submissive, you’d never have found that out unless you got a chance to try. Of course it’s important to be respectful of your partner’s boundaries and own desires, but if you find yourself continuously giving and getting your delights pushed to the side, there is the perfect time to test that assertiveness.
Reduce/ Manage stress – Masturbation, masturbation, masturbation! Orgasms relieve stress. The more you get off, the more relaxed you feel. This advice also works just as well with other people. It doesn’t matter how you cum, just cum!
Spend More Time With Wife/Husband/Significant Other – Make date nights with your significant other. Have sex. Keep the passion alive by role playing or trying new positions or whatever sounds sexy to you – just make sure to spend time together.
Get Out of Debt – Sex is free… well, the legal kind at least. Instead of going out to dinner, movie, coffee, etc., have fun at home. Make a game of cards into strip poker or watch a movie you already have on DVD, but add a twist and make it a rule to lose an article of clothing at each specific point (like whenever Woody Allen stutters, or Jean-Claude Van Damme blows up a building). You’ll save money and have way more fun. Don’t have someone you want to play at home with? Try making dates at cheap places, like parks or free attractions, and maybe you’ll find that special someone(s) that you want to bring back for some free lovin’.
Get organized – A clean space is a relaxing space. Organization is really helpful when you are in a hurry to find what you are looking for. This is a definite when it comes to sex toys. You never want to be rooting around for your favorite vibrator when your pants are around your ankles and you are ready to go. Believe me, that ends up being a major boner killer. Take the time to thoroughly clean your toys and organize them to make it as easy as possible to find what you want, when you want it. Think about putting your favorite/most frequently used toys at the top of the toy box, or in a nightstand drawer close to the bed. Just remember that silicone toys cannot be stored touching each other, as they will end up melting together. And it totally defeats the purpose to have to go out and replace your toys when all you want is to get off.
Good luck with your resolutions and have fun checking them off the list!
-J.D. Bauchery
