Ever Been In A Sexy Bedroom…
…and wondered why it gave you a designer chub? A sexy bedroom pulsates with passion. It should fill your partner’s heels with helium the minute he enters the room. Should you have a TV in it? Stay tuned. Here are a few hints to get the helium pumping:
Lighting
Remember, beauty is only a light switch away. So invest in some dimmer switches and track lighting. If you’re too cheap or lazy here’s a great little trick: Put your bedside lamps on the floor. The uplighting gives off a nice glow. Or put a dark towel on top of the lamps. It’ll soften the light and add a bit of color.
Of course, you don’t want to ignore the lighting voted most likely to get you laid:
Candles. They create a warm, inviting & sensual ambiance. Use lots of reds (stands for sexual attraction, passion and love) and whites (stand for personal power and romance). Adding a fire element invokes passion and desire. Plus, it’ll help hide those unsightly zits.
Bedspread
The bedspread is probably the most important visual element because it takes up so much space. I don’t know how many times my dates red-lined my engine in the living room and then stalled it when I saw some hideous Laura-Ashley I’m-a-pussy-more-interested-in-pumps-than-pumping eyesore. Stick to muted colors. The only loud things you want in the bedroom are the screams.
Pillows
They evoke wonderful feelings—from playful (pillow-fights) to sensual (you can sink into great sensations). Make them fluffy with all kinds of forms and textures and sizes. Everyone looks sexy propped against a mountain of soft, comfy pillows. You can also try “Secret Stash Pillows.” They’ve got a secret pocket inside to stash your favorite sex toys.
Television
It’s a WMD—a weapon of mass distraction. Take it out of the room, unless you’re going to watch an erotic
video together. If you can’t bring yourself to do it, how about a compromise? Hide your television (and other electronic equipment)
inside a large armoire, so it doesn’t take away from the romantic look of your room.
Bed Linen
Sexy bed sheets are to a bedroom what an engine is to a car. You ain’t going nowhere without some horsepower. Look for AT LEAST 300 thread count (simply the number of threads per square inch of fabric). Silk and satin feel awesome against your skin but they do slide around and good luck getting the stains out. Try flannel sheets—they’re cuddly and warm. Or try mixing bedding textures. Like silk sheets with a satin pillow and a flannel blanket. Don’t keep your bed the same all the time. Mix it up so you’re always experiencing something new and exciting.
Make sure your sheets have manscent all over them. Add some drops of your favorite aromatherapy oil to the softener section of your washing machine. Or spray your sheets with a sheet scent spray like ‘Smooth as Velvet’. Or sprinkle some “Kama Sutra Honey Dust” on them. They absorb perspiration, smell wonderful, and won’t get sticky.
The Bed Itself
Add a romantic canopy or tent to your bed, even if it isn’t a four-poster bed. It ain’t that expensive if you DIY.
Music
Besides lighting, nothing creates an atmosphere and maintains the mood more than music. Make sure the stereo, not just the speakers, is in the bedroom. Nothing worse than leaving the room to change the CD. Unless, it’s to do the guy in the second bedroom.
Kick your romance quotient up a notch or two by burning your own playlist. If you want to go classical, you can’t go wrong with Making Out to Mozart or Shacking Up to Chopin. If you want something more contemporary then any of the ultra-chill cd’s will do. My favorites: Zero 7 and anything by the DJ Miguel Migs. That man’s music can unlock the toughest chastity belts.