The
weather's cooled down, so warm up things with your man with these
love
rituals.
It's
time to welcome the warmest season of the year - the cuddle season. Tumbling
temperatures, longer nights, padded up comforters, all set the scene for some
pleasure seeking snuggles. Want to fall in love with your man all over again?
Just take maximum advantage of the cosy days ahead with a decadent after-dinner
ritual, a horror tale and much, much more.
Hit
the Trail
Stop
yearning for sunshine now that you have entered December. You get enough of that
throughout the year. Instead, look for a holiday minus sunshine. Book yourself
into a hilly resort or desert locale and get geared to brave the cold desert or
chilly winds. All you need to do is load up your car and head out of town. If
you can't take the weekend off, don't fret. Thankfully, in the months to come,
the weather outside will make you feel like you live in a mini hill station.
Just get your hands on a tent, a sleeping bag for two and a thermos for hot
toddy handy. On one of those foggy, cold nights, pitch your tent on your terrace
or in your garden and remind your honey that body heat is the best way to keep
warm in the cold.
Steam
Things Up
Looking
for a surefire way to start a snug-fest? Learn to stir up some really warm
after-dinner nightcaps to lure your man. After a long drive through the bitter
cold, your honey will be in need of some yum-yum sustenance. Instead of serving
him with a boring cuppa of tea or coffee, or even a shot of whiskey, spice
things up by learning how to whip an Irish latte or a cup of gourmet coffee or
even an authentic hot toddy.
To
stir up warm feelings on a cool night, www.drinksmixer.com suggests authentic
hot buttered rum toddy. Take 30 ml rum, one teaspoon brown sugar, half teaspoon
butter and four cloves. Add the sugar, butter and cloves to coffee in a mug.
Pour in the rum, and stir well. Fill with boiling water. Stir again, and serve.
If your man is partial to Scotch and not rum, try this recipe: Take a shot of
Scotch whiskey, one tablespoon honey, one tea bag and some boiling hot water.
Place the scotch, honey and tea bag in a standard coffee mug. Pour boiling hot
water to fill the mug. Steep for one or two minutes. Then remove and dispose of
the tea bag. Your Scotch toddy is ready to make its moves. If you are looking
for a warm, dreamy kiss to begin your evening, opt for the Irish Kiss recipe
from drinksmixer.com. All you need is 20 ml Bailey's Irish Cream, 20 ml Kahlua
Coffee Liqueur, some coffee and 45 ml whipped cream. Just pour the Baileys and
Kahlua into a coffee glass, top with hot coffee and finally, with whipped cream.
How you spend the rest of the evening is up to you.
Bond
in Bed
No,
we're not suggesting that you move straight into the naughty zone. Take
advantage of the chilly winter nights to spin a yarn that will keep you and your
mate up for a long time. You could spice up a long frosty evening with a spooky
tale that'll be a perfect complement to the eerie howling wind and long hours of
load-shedding. We're sure that this will inspire a hold-on-tight spooning
session like nothing else will. Hate horror yarns? No sweat. Pick up the latest
romantic novel in the book store (or you could even choose your favourite one)
and take turns to read aloud to each other in candlelight. We guarantee a
passionate session under the sheets will follow.
Go
Hand In Hand
Love
need not be re-ignited only in the dark. A great way to enjoy the nippy weather
is to wake up early and take advantage of the many parks of which your city
boasts. Set out for a long stroll in the winter sun in the park of your choice
and don't forget to carry a picnic basket of goodies along. Make sure you
include a 'dhurrie' - after all, a roll in the hay (or should we say on the
grass) is customary after a long walk.
Some
Hot Tips For Cold Nights
•Studies
show physical contact in a relationship produces oxytocin, a chemical that helps
couples. So get touchy-feely.
•Shut
out the world by lighting candles, burning olils, playing relaxing music,
scattering cushions... Next, take turns to blindfold each other then tempt each
other with wafts of essential oils.
•Buy
some sex dice. It's play-time!
•Try
this Tantric exercise - get your partner to lie down. Then lightly caress him
for 10 minutes from head to toe. Then swap. It'll help you relax and get in
touch with your sensual side.
By
Special Arrangement With Asia Features/top Santé
Femina Archives
2006
