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Between sweat-drenched sheets, the nonstop pressure to be on, and the all-too-familiar burnout of peak vacation season, summer may not always feel that sexy.

We’re offering you a reframe to change things up a bit: what if this summer was your permission to take things slower, experiment as you like, and prioritize feeling more comfy in your skin? This is your invitation to experiment with sexy summer rituals!

The Ritual of Cooling Down

• Run an ice cube down your neck, arms, or inner thighs.

• Place a cold compress or jade roller on the back of your neck or inner thighs.

• Freeze a few massage stones and give or receive a massage. 

• Add chilled fruit (grapes, watermelon cubes, frozen mango) to your oral play.

The Ritual of Soft Mornings

• Put on an album or playlist that makes you feel soft, held, and present. (We love NTS for this!)

• Stretch slowly and intentionally in bed, while focusing on sensation.

• Wear your favorite lingerie or softest outfit just for breakfast.

• Start an erotic summer journal where you document how your desire shifts, deepens, or changes week by week.

• Sit in a sunbeam together with your lover, and let that be the start of your intimacy.

The Ritual of Doing the Least on Purpose

• Schedule a “do nothing” day.

• Prop your legs up the wall and just breathe.

• Take a shower in the dark. 

• Share one thing you’re letting go of and one thing you want to call in.

• Lay out a blanket and do a slow skin-to-skin cuddle.

• Watch the sun go down with your full attention.

The Ritual of Novelty

• Go on a summer-themed sensory scavenger hunt.

• Book a one-night staycation.

• Set up a “sensory bar” at home, including lube, textures, things for temperature play.

• Play “truth or dare” but all the dares are pleasure-based.

• Host a themed night (fruit play, texture touch, vintage lingerie).

• Build a blanket fort for erotic storytelling.

• Try a new Clone-a-Willy or Clone-a-Pussy kit together, then make an art show out of it.

Summer can be sexier through building small rituals that feel grounding, intimate, and aligned with yourself. 

For more pleasure-forward inspiration, head to our blog or hang out with us on Instagram. 💧