We’re not sure if you’ve noticed, but we’re experiencing some seriously hot temperatures right now—and we’re all feeling a little, ahem, sticky. For many, having sex during a heatwave is an absolute no-no. All you want to do when it’s this hot is position yourself as close to a fan as possible and as far away from other sweaty people as possible.
But should we avoid sex just because it’s a little hot? And what happens when you’re feeling a little hot and heavy? Swoon… Having sex in the heat is an extreme sport, but it’s not impossible. And according to the experts, many of us actually get more turned on by the heat.
The tropical temperatures we sometimes experience don’t just increase the heat in our surroundings… we feel it in our bodies too! All around you, you see more revealing outfits, and our clothes become tighter and sexier. With all that beauty around you, plus the warming effect of the sun, you may find yourself much more sexually aroused than in the winter. But sex during a heatwave? Well, we certainly don’t want to overheat. Luckily, you can prepare yourself!
When your body is hot, it’s imperative to keep your head cool! No matter the season, your body will get clammy with sweat during sex. After all, it’s a serious workout. But those sultry summer nights can get really hot between the sheets. Read on for our heatwave-proof sex tips.
Does the heat increase or decrease our libido?
But first… what exactly is it?
Research shows that warmer weather can actually increase your libido. This is due to a range of factors. One reason is that in order to feel cooler, we naturally wear less clothing and are therefore more likely to sleep naked - the feeling of having less clothing on around sexual partners can make you feel sexually aroused more often.
Then there are the summer vacation vibes to consider. “It is becoming more common to book vacations to warmer countries where we plan to relax and de-stress from work and other daily worries where you feel at home.
It turns out that 62% of people have more sex on vacation. Naturally, you feel less stressed, which increases your libido, which in turn can increase your cravings and sexual desires…
Even if you haven't booked a trip abroad, a time out in the sunshine in your local park or beer garden can have the same effect.
How to Enjoy Sex When It's Really, Really Hot!
Now, our tips for having great hot sex during the warm weather:
1. A fresh breeze in the bedroom
Of course, we open the windows to let a nice breeze flow through the room. But sex with the windows open? If one of you can be quite noisy during sex, that might not be the best idea. Luckily, you can buy a fan! Our golden tip: place a fan in front of two bottles of frozen water or a cooling pack. The wind from the fan will be much cooler. Thank us later!
2. Fight the heat with water
Keep a bottle of water next to your bed, or grab a wet towel. Especially after an intense, long session, you’re bound to get thirsty. In a way, sex is like exercise, and you’ll naturally crave some cold water. Your body loses a lot of fluids, not only through sweating, but also through sex itself. So replenish yourself! And enjoy the coolness of a wet towel. It’s great to dab your forehead if you get really hot.
3. Make each other wet… Both ways
To spice things up, another great way to have sex in the heat is to consider shower sex or sex with water to cool you down. Staying cool during sex will help you enjoy the experience longer!
4. Temperature Play
Oh yes, Temperature Play at its best! Playing with ice cubes is now not only sexy, but also very functional. Use ice cubes to cool down and arouse your partner's body. You can also use frozen fruit. Rub it on your partner's hot skin and lick it off afterwards.
5. Cool toys and lubricant
Many glass and metal sex toys can be kept in the fridge for a short while before use (never in the freezer!). This also applies to many lubricants, which make them feel cool on your skin during foreplay and sex. Using cool toys and lubricants can make your hot evening a lot more enjoyable. Just make sure the toy isn’t too cold before using it on yourself or your partner of course!
6. Try out the kitchen tiles
A cold surface like tiles in a kitchen or bathroom can make for a cooler experience – sometimes bedding and sheets contribute to uncomfortable levels of heat during sex.
7. Heat-resistant positions
It may sound counterintuitive, but try to avoid skin-to-skin contact as much as possible. So don’t go for missionary or spooning! Choose positions that aren’t too intense, like Doggy Style or Cowgirl, so there’s some distance between the two of you and you can both take it slow.
8. Bonus tip
And now our bonus tip! Avoid the bedroom if it is very warm there. In the evening it cools down quickly outside. Go out and look for exciting outdoor locations. Go for a swimming pool, a beach at a lake or the sea! But make sure you can really enjoy each other in private too.
