4 Ways to Have Great Cuffing Season Sex
Cuffing season is almost over, so use these tips to stay warm until the thaw

Did you get into a cuffing season relationship this winter so you could have someone to help keep you warm, and make you feel a little less lonely during the holiday season? Now that spring is just around the corner, you may be thinking about getting that last bit of heat from your partner before the weather gets warm and the short-term relationship comes to an end. If you want to heat up the last days of winter and enjoy your cuffing season sex, the following are some ways to do it.
Try Something New
Passions are running high in cuffing season relationships, so the newness of being with your partner may have been enough to keep the curiosity factor strong. But you don’t have to be with someone for a long time to want to explore something new.
“Great sex is all about mixing it up. Since passions are rapidly advancing to their peak, make use of this time to slow down a bit and explore other not-so-mainstream options to test your chemistry. Sure, most couples nowadays tend to incorporate BDSM to some extent, but have you ever considered tantric sex? It’s all about forming a slow connection — a tease unlike any other to develop a deeper bond — and better orgasms,” said relationship expert Sameera Sullivan. “Don’t be afraid to try something new; if it doesn’t work, you’ll both learn to laugh it off together. Who knows, you might discover something you didn’t even know existed in your partner — or within yourself.”
“Through touch, sound, taste, sight, and smell, individuals can improve their relationship with pleasure.” — Megwyn White
Don’t Treat Sex Like It’s Only Physical
Even though you’re in a short-term relationship, that doesn’t mean you should treat sex like it’s only a carnal activity, says Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Resident Sex Researcher for ASTROGLIDE. When you have too much detachment from your partner, even a short-term one, the level of intimacy plummets — and so does the sexual pleasure.
“If you go into a relationship thinking it’s temporary, you might not want to get too close. This can lead you to put up walls or barriers to intimacy, which can interfere with the quality of the sex you’re having,” Lehmiller said. “Most people want some degree of intimacy with sex — including casual encounters — and say that it enhances the sexual experience. If you treat sex as this purely physical act, it might lead to experiences that are unfulfilling for everyone involved.”

“Don’t be afraid to try something new; if it doesn’t work, you’ll both learn to laugh it off together.” — Sameera Sullivan
Open Up Communication About Your Fantasies
Have you left certain sexual fantasies unexplored in previous relationships? If so, your cuffing season relationship is a good opportunity to live out the fantasies you missed out on in the past. But, in order to get the sex you really want, be sure to communicate openly and clearly about what you’d like to try.
“Live in the moment and practice open communication. A cuffing season relationship is a great time to try out being more spontaneous and exploring various aspects of your sexuality,” said therapist and social worker Alisha Powell, PhD, LCSW. “Mix things up and talk to your partner about things that they have always liked to try, but haven’t yet. Establish a safe word and agree to immediately stop any type of intimate act if one person becomes triggered or uncomfortable.”
“If you treat sex as this purely physical act, it might lead to experiences that are unfulfilling for everyone involved.” — Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Integrate Sensory Play Into Your Sex Life
When you make sex a feast for the senses, you take your sex life to a whole new level. So in order to have mind-blowing encounters for what’s left of the cuffing season, Megwyn White, Certified Clinical Sexologist and Director of Education for Satisfyer, suggests incorporating sensory play into the bedroom.
“Another way to spice it up is through sensory sex, which incorporates all five senses for an even more enriched experience,” said White. “Through touch, sound, taste, sight, and smell, individuals can improve their relationship with pleasure. Focusing on the different senses during pleasure exploration also supports the overall health and wellness benefits associated with pleasure, including improved radiance, reduced stress levels, and strengthened muscles.”
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