Spice up your space: 5 home essentials for a better sex life

Your home is a space where you can truly be yourself. It should represent who you are and radiate comfort and positive energy. It should also be a place where your intimacy can flow naturally for you or your partner. By fostering this space, it can have a positive impact on a relationship and one's well-being.

Putting together home essentials to encourage a better sex life focuses on comfort, ambiance, and connection so your home can be a safe place to promote any intimate journey. It goes beyond setting the mood for company and instead makes  your space feel welcome and intimate at all times. 

If your goal is to create an environment that feels more relaxed, check out these top five tips to help turn your apartment into a sensual sanctuary.

1. Mood lighting

Whether you are hosting a quant dinner partner or having an intimate moment with a partner, mood lighting can serve  as a way to make a space more inviting and calming. Soft, warm lighting reduces the harshness of overhead lighting and creates a romantic atmosphere. 

To set the mood, you can purchase dimmer switches that can easily change the lighting in a space. Other options would be candles that add a warm glow to the room via a Geezo Fragrance Candle Warmer Lamp, which adds a lovely floral touch to any room. Ready to really take it up a notch? Backlighting behind a TV adds great ambiance to a space for all those Netflix & Chill nights this upcoming cuffing season. 

2. Soft, fluffy bedding

Though intimacy can happen outside of the bedroom, having a space that is not only comfortable but inviting is the key to a better sex life. A fluffy comforter, soft blankets, and plush pillows will have you and your partner craving your bed all day. That’s why we think  high-quality, luxurious sheets are worth the splurge. 

Brooklinen has a wide section of sheets and bedding in a range of colors that will add life and comfort to your bedroom. If you’re looking for an ultra-luxurious option, take a look at what Frette has to offer. From pillow cases to duvet covers, if you have an extra $2k to spend, these tranquil linens will have you sleeping on cloud nine. 

3. A signature scent

Fragrances like lavender, sandalwood, and jasmine can promote relaxation and set a calming atmosphere. Incense or essential oil diffusers are also great alternatives.

Need a rec? Try Diptyque’s Lavender Leaf candle in a small size for $45, or a classic size for $74. If lavender isn’t your favorite, try their classic sandalwood or jasmine candles. 

Another fan favorite? Try Boy Smells candles. It has a wide range of smells including Deeper Well which smells earthy and like gourmand for $56. Or try Cowboy Kush, which is earthy and spicy, priced at $48 for a small size and $96 for the larger option. (Boy Smells also has a subscription option where you can get a new candle in the scent of your choosing for about $40 every 30 days.)

4. Luxury Bathroom Items

To steam up your bathroom experience, start with the small stuff. Treat yourself to lux soaps and lotions - like this Sex Stone by Kate McLeod..  Creating a spa-like atmosphere will not only help set the mood, but will help you and your partner take a deep breath after a long day – which, let’s be honest, we all need.  

To get extra cozy, check out these bath towels by Frette. For a more affordable option, The Company Store has towels for about $20 each and colorful robes ranging from $90 to $150. The shop also offers both bath and bed bundles.

5. A Sensual Playlist

Music is the ultimate crutch when setting a mood. It can be as simple as putting quiet jazz on in the background, or playing your favorite song. If you’re not sure what to play, there are hundreds of playlists to choose from on Spotify or YouTube. Check out Slow and Sensual or Dinner Party Jazz Mix. 

These soft, thoughtful touches around your apartment help elevate the mundane into pleasurable past times. Happy nesting!