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Most couples get stuck in a sexual rut at some point ... so shake things up a bit! Instead of a "four-course meal," have a quickie. If you always make love in the evening, try being intimate in the morning. Get a book or video and experiment with different positions and techniques. Try things that you used to like but haven't done in a long time, and experiment with altogether new... View slideshow >>

Create an evening of sensual delight. Arrange a tray with a variety of foods such as raspberries, chocolate, champagne, asparagus, stuffed mushrooms or whatever else you and your partner enjoy eating. Take turns wearing a blindfold and feeding each other. By removing the sense of sight, you'll focus on minute sensations, turning an ordinary cookie into an extraordinary concoction of sugar and... View slideshow >>

Remember the good old days, when you and your partner went to the drive-in theater and ignored the movie? Those days aren't gone! Stay home one Friday night, pop a bag of microwave popcorn, grab some drinks, and head out to your car with a blanket. Listen to a book on tape or play a movie on your car's TV or a laptop computer. Just make sure to keep your attention on the main attraction -- each... View slideshow >>

On a rainy Saturday when neither of you has any pressing engagements, slip out of bed early and whip up a special breakfast. You'll put a new spin on an old favorite by bringing your partner breakfast in bed, then feeding it to him or her! (Note: Select foods you can easily eat with your fingers, such as strawberries, bagels and cream cheese, soft-boiled eggs or buttered toast points.) ... View slideshow >>

Due to an unusually high density of nerve endings -- combined with fine, nearly invisible hairs -- even the lightest touch or breath upon the ears can be very stimulating. So lean in and whisper a few naughty or suggestive phrases. Follow the wordplay with a light nibble, lick or tickle on the ear, then let your tongue or fingers trail down his or her neck. You'll love the response you receive! ... View slideshow >>

Send your lover to work with a homemade lunch. Underneath the napkin, tuck in a little love note -- just a few words that tell your partner how much you love him or her. Your special lunch will bring a smile to your partner's face and create a happy tummy -- but more importantly, you will be on your lover's mind all afternoon, effectively seducing him or her before you're even together again! ... View slideshow >>

On a normal weekday -- not a birthday, anniversary or other special day -- bring home a small gift such as a bouquet of flowers or a pair of silk underwear. Or, surprise your partner where he or she least expects it. For example, have a bouquet waiting at the dry cleaner's. If you know his or her regular grocery shopping, gym, volunteer or salon schedule, be creative and set something up. ... View slideshow >>

Seduce your lover in the bathroom! Pour good-smelling shampoo into your hands, then start your head massage. Make sure to apply concentrated pressure to a few sensitive spots: the temples, behind the ears, the nape of the neck, and the hairline, all of which are erogenous zones. When you're done, rinse your partner's hair with warm water until it's squeaky clean. ... View slideshow >>

Pick up some gourmet sandwiches, buy some strawberries, and chill a bottle of wine. Build a fire (or use a tray filled with candles if you don't have a fireplace), dim the lights, play some romantic CDs, and spread a comforter on the floor. Slip into something comfortable and spend a couple of hours in front of the fire, feeding each other strawberries, sipping wine, and kissing each other's... View slideshow >>