{"id":12271,"date":"2016-11-16T12:39:00","date_gmt":"2009-11-16T12:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessrx.com\/blog\/?p=67"},"modified":"2009-11-16T12:39:00","modified_gmt":"2009-11-16T12:39:00","slug":"top-10-holiday-tips-for-sex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/expert-interviews-and-podcasts\/top-10-holiday-tips-for-sex\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Holiday Tips for Sex!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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10 simple and quick tips for better holiday sex and intimacy<\/figcaption><\/figure>By Dr. Neil Cannon, Certified Sex Therapist<\/strong><\/p>\n

A couple I was working with this time last year was seeing me because they had a gap in their sexual desire. He wanted more sex than she did. Neither of them was right or wrong, they simply had a gap to close.<\/p>\n

In the case of this couple, the holidays were making matters worse. During one session, the woman told me that she was too busy shopping, cooking, partying, decorating and baking to have sex. \u201cAnd if that\u2019s not enough,\u201d she said, \u201cmy in-laws will be with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to have a \u201cno sex, low sex\u201d holiday if that\u2019s what you and your partner really want. On the other hand, if you\u2019d like more intimacy in your relationship, there is no better time than the holidays to get started. <\/p>\n

The holidays are filled with romantic energy if you take the time to soak it all in. The holidays are a great way to create more passion, be more connected, bring you closer and leave you feeling more intimate as you go into the New Year.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 simple and quick tips for better holiday sex and intimacy\u2026<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Make sex a priority. Being intentional about sex is the first step toward getting what you want. Spontaneous sex is wonderful. However, spontaneous sex plus planned sex will get you more sex during the busy holiday season.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Have at least one conversation every day with your partner about sex.\u00a0 Collaborate and conspire as to when and where your next sexual adventure will occur.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Break your sexual pattern. Long, seductive nights while watching the snow fall can be wonderful, but don\u2019t forget the quickies. That\u2019s what God made mistletoe for!<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Be giving. We all know that it\u2019s better to give than to receive.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Watch romantic holiday movies \u201ctogether.\u201d Do a Google search for \u201cromantic holiday movies\u201d and you won\u2019t be able to keep your hands off each other.\u00a0 And yes, men, it is okay to cry during Bridget Jones Diary.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Get rid of your \u201cto do\u201d lists and enjoy the holiday preparations together. Stop and smell the pine needles.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Go easy on food and drink. It is easy to over-indulge during the holidays and, unfortunately, feeling stuffed doesn\u2019t generally make for a sexy night.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Get creative. If you have family over or are staying with someone else, that doesn\u2019t mean sex has to be off the table. It just means you might want to keep your sexual yodeling turned down a bit. Turning the volume up on the radio isn\u2019t a bad idea either if grandma is sleeping in the room next to you.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Do something silly and sexy. Have you ever had sex with an elf? How about Mrs. Clause? I hear she can be quite naughty.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Finally, your prescription for the holidays is one hot, steamy, five-second kiss at least two times per day. What a great reminder that you and your partner are always first in each other\u2019s lives. After all, \u2018tis the season to be sexy!<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/strong>
\nDr. Cannon is a certified sex therapist and couples counselor who holds a master’s degree in public health, as well as a doctorate in Human Sexuality. In addition to leading his practice in Denver, Colo., he teaches sexual diversity, attitudes and behavior at the post graduate level; serves as an expert witness; provides diversity training to corporations and is the co-host of The Sex & Intimacy Show \u2013 a weekly radio show in Denver. Dr. Cannon is a regular contributor to the eDrugstore.com blog. You can view his website at www.doctorcannon.com<\/a> or reach him directly at neil@doctorcannon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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