I have spent the past two years interviewing and surveying thousands upon thousands of happy wives and one of my greatest discoveries was how minimal the difference is between what makes a happy wife and what makes an unhappy one.
The two greatest distinctions are these: 1) Assigning a greater weight to all that is right about one’s spouse and marriage while assigning a lesser weight to what needs improvement; and 2) A mastering of the basics…consistently.
So often, we find ourselves looking for “the next best thing” in nearly everything.
We hop from diet to diet, instead of sticking with the time tested, science backed plan of input versus output. Burn off more calories than you eat. It’s as simple -and as difficult- as that.
When it comes to sex in marriage, so often we’re looking for earth-shattering advice that will revolutionize our sex life. But sometimes, what we need is to return to the basics and to master those.
For many of us, the “spice” we’re looking for can be found in what we’ve previously discovered. For others, what you’ll read today might be brand new information.
Either way, I’m hoping this post by HWC contributor, Andrea Cairella, will help you heat up the bedroom (or any room in your house you deem worthy 
) tonight.
Until tomorrow…make it a great day!
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Do you want to spice things up in the bedroom? Well you are not alone. Typically couples say they have sex 1x per week, but statistics show that actually 15% of couples have sex every 6 months to a year. And since a sex life is an important aspect of a fulfilling and satisfying marriage -both for men and women- let’s talk about 4 spicy sex secrets that can ignite a spark in your bedroom.
- Rekindle the Old. If it has been a while since you have had sex it is helpful to reconnect with the basics. Do you remember the pleasurable hugs, caresses and kisses you shared with your partner when your relationship began? One way to ease your way into rekindling the intimacy and connection is to spend a few minutes hugging each other until each of your bodies relax completely. This allows both of you to let go, get out of your head and connect with your physical body.
David Schnarch author of the Passionate Marriage writes the following about sex in marriage, “Discovering the untapped potentials within even a simple hug expands your opportunities for a deeply fulfilling sexual connection.”
- Focus on the Sexual Journey. Instead of focusing on the orgasm as the main goal, task or objective, I recommend focusing on the present moment, becoming mindful and attuned to your body sensations, making eye contact with your partner and connecting with your breath. This helps with reducing anxiety and feeling closer to your partner.
- Spice Things Up. Once you have the two basics down you can take it up a notch and incorporate the next suggestions. You can have a make out session like when you were a teenager or massaging each other with or without your clothes on. If you would like to expand your current sexual borders, you can read books on sex enhancement, try a tantric sex course or try a new sexual toy to enhance the quality of the sex in your marriage.
- Manage Negative Beliefs or Judgments. If you have negative beliefs about your body image you can begin doing affirmations such as: “I am beautiful and sexy” to counter any negative thoughts that get in the way of grace and self-love. Be willing to connect with your sexual essence by being playful, creative, spontaneous, open and vulnerable. And if any negative beliefs about the topic of sex get in your way, you can begin challenging those negative beliefs and redefining what sex can mean for you in the present and future of your marriage.
As a fellow Happy Wives Club member you are invited to join me this Wednesday for my Sexy, Hot and in Love Webinar! It’s 100% free so if you’re looking to spice up your sex life just a little more…here’s your personal invite to join me HERE for 4 spicy tips!
With love and gratitude xxoo,
Andrea
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