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Sex and the Campus: Season's Greetings
By Hannah O'Grady '17
December 8, 2016
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Hi everyone, happy holidays! This week, to get you in the holiday mood, I’ll be talking about ways to *spice* up your time in the bedroom.
First, let’s begin with some flavors. Did you know that condoms come in all sizes, shapes, textures, AND flavors? We’re talking about every (pleasant) taste you could possibly imagine: strawberry, cherry, banana, chocolate, grape, vanilla... The list goes on and on. They even come in special holiday flavors, such as candy cane.
Furthermore, you can treat yourself to a nice holiday-themed condom assortment. A quick search online shows condom wrappers covered in images of snowmen, wreaths, snowflakes, reindeer, even Santa Claus.
Once you’ve explored the different flavors and themed condoms, try out some new textures! You can get ultra-thin condoms, ribbed condoms, smoothed condoms, dotted condoms... ’Tis the season!
Are condoms not a part of your bedroom life with your partner? No worries— lube comes in a wide variety as well! In regards to the base, you can get water-based lube, oil-based lube, silicone-based lube, or even a hybrid lube of these bases. However, when it comes to choosing a base, be careful—certain lubes, such as oil and silicone based, can break down and ruin sex toys made of silicone.
When it comes to flavors, lubes are similar to condoms– available in every taste! Furthermore, you can even find lubes that provide a warming sensation when it comes into contact with your or your partner’s skin. This warming sensation not only feels good, but can increase blood flow as well.
If you are not sure what gift to give your partner this upcoming holiday season, why not get something that you can both benefit from? The amount of sex toys and sex props out there is unbelievable; the sex shop I was working in got something new nearly every week! Feeling creative? Get a book of sex positions for you and your partner to explore together. Or, try out massage candles! These candles are exactly what they sound like; let them burn, and then pour them on your partner’s body to double as massage oil.
If you are still thinking of other ways to *spice* up your time in the bedroom and get in the holiday spirit, why not buy a costume? There are plenty of outfits you can buy, for example, a set of ‘sexy Santa’ lingerie, complete with a Santa hat. Or, if you are feeling bold, there a r e a l s o sets of lingerie you can buy that consist of purely just a bow, so you can tie yourself up like a present. Believe it or not, there are also ‘sexy’ snowmen, reindeer, and elf costumes you can buy. I’m under the impression that you can buy a ‘sexy’ version of almost anything, so get creative!
Still out of fun holiday ideas for you and your partner? Why not just hang up mistletoe all over the house!
Going to be alone on the holidays? No worries! Why not treat yourself to a new toy that you can use by yourself. Vibrators and dildos come in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures. If you’re still unsure, you can check back to the Sept. 22 issue for more information on toys. You are guaranteed to find one you like.