{"id":453,"date":"2019-10-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lovenselife.com\/uncategorized\/intimacy-without-sex"},"modified":"2019-10-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T00:00:00","slug":"intimacy-without-sex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/sex-passion\/intimacy-without-sex","title":{"rendered":"Intimacy without Sex \u2013 35 Different Ways of Loving Your Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s to bring back closeness, refresh an already healthy pairing, or reintroduce intimacy without the pressure of sex, here are some simple ways you can warm the fires again and rebind that loving tether&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leave love messages randomly around the house as a surprise<\/li><li>Leave a loving or flirtatious voice\/text message<\/li><li>Set aside time for <strong>deep\/long<\/strong> communication<\/li><li>Ask questions \u2013 there\u2019s always something new to learn about them<\/li><li>Skype or Facetime if you\u2019re apart<\/li><li>Show them appreciation for one thing they did that day (big or small)<\/li><li>Give a massage (before bed is best)<\/li><li>Take a romantic bath together \u2013 candles, bubbles, the whole shebang<\/li><li>Watch a movie together (with some serious cuddling)<\/li><li>Hold hands (walking, waiting in line, whatever)<\/li><li>Kiss like it\u2019s your first time \u2013 hot, heavy, passionate<\/li><li>Do something new together (break out of routine)<\/li><li>Learn each other\u2019s hobbies<\/li><li>Get healthy together \u2013 gym, cooking, walks<\/li><li>Make them a playlist of songs they love or songs about how you feel<\/li><li>Touch each other (often) in different ways (romantic, sensual)<\/li><li>Act like you did when you first got together<\/li><li>Try \u201coutercourse\u201d (no exchange of bodily fluids)<\/li><li>Have date nights (away from kids or distractions)<\/li><li>Keep the communication going day by day<\/li><li>Check-in with each other for thoughts on the health of the relationship<\/li><li>Ask them if there is anything they need<\/li><li>Have an evening picnic<\/li><li>Cuddle and look into each other\u2019s eye before falling asleep<\/li><li>Talk before you go to bed<\/li><li>Recount fond memories of the past together<\/li><li>Share reasons you love them or are attracted to them<\/li><li>Care for them while they are ill<\/li><li>Spend the morning getting ready together<\/li><li>Cry together (share in your vulnerability)<\/li><li>Give long, big hugs<\/li><li>Help them with hard things<\/li><li>Help them with easy things<\/li><li>Tuck them into bed and kiss them goodnight<\/li><li>Write detailed love letters (on actual paper)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Or, if you want more useful articles, you might enjoy these\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><a title=\"Learn which things not to do during sex so you and your partner(s) can have better, more fulfilling experiences.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-tips\/things-not-to-do-during-sex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25 <strong>Things Not to Do During Sex<\/strong> \u2013 Break Your Bad Sexual Habits Now<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><a title=\"I know, we're all busy, but integrating slow sex into the bedroom has many benefits, including a closer connection and better understanding of your partner. Read on to learn more!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-tips\/slow-sex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Reasons You Should Start Having <strong>Slow Sex<\/strong> Right Now<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><a title=\"Want more fun with your wearable sex toys? From simple and private to naughty and public -These 12 sex toy games will make your escapades even hotter.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-tips\/sex-toy-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Orgasmic <strong>Sex Toy Games<\/strong> &#8211; Have Fun With Your Teledildonics<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Any more ideas on intimacy without sex? 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