When it comes to being intimate – with yourself or with a partner – getting in the mood can be half the battle atm. Hanging out in the same sweats on repeat doesn’t always inspire, and with more time in our homes than we've ever known, we want to check in with all aspects of our health and take the time to feel good. So first of all, how do we set the mood?
Lighting
The atmosphere has a massive impact on getting your head in the zone, whether that’s the thrill of somewhere you ‘shouldn’t’ be or the relaxing environment of home, so get the mood right with soft, inviting lighting from candles, fairy lights and lamps. Tip: choose scented candles for fragrance, too.
Sound
Ever noticed how a song can transform the way you feel? Happy, sad, ready to dance… Nobody’s suggesting you have a Magic Mike XXL playlist ready to go (unless that’s your jam) but low volume music can help with the switching off from the 983 things on your to-do list and focusing on the present.
...and clothing
Put on whatever feels sexy to you. For some of us it’s an oversized shirt, the ‘good undies’ or your lucky socks. Doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you feel 10/10.