The Best Sex Games for Couples
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If board games are a regular part of your at-home date night routine, allow me to upgrade you to something better, hotter, and hornier: sex games for couples.
Not only are sex games an easy and sexy date idea, but they also help you connect with your partner. "The best sex games help you break free from routine, experiment with new ideas, and improve intimacy," sex therapist Melissa Cook, PhD, says.
Sex games do far more than just kick off date night, though. "They also serve as a way to enhance communication, trust, and the overall bond between lovers," Cook says. Plus, sex games for couples can help you communicate your needs and wants with a partner in a way that isn't intimidating: "It allows people to explore desires, fantasies, and boundaries," Cook adds.
Just like when you introduce any new kink or fantasy to your partner though, make sure everyone is on the same page before diving into a new sex game. "It's important to set clear boundaries and expectations from the start," Cook says. "Communicate your needs, desires, and wants and ensure your partner does the same."
Ready to get started? Keep reading as we dive into the best sex games for couples, guaranteed to leave everyone feeling like a winner.
ERogenous Zone Doctor
Playing doctor is an already popularized sex game for couples, which means you can truly make the concept your own. Try blindfolding the "patient" and having the doctor give a full body exam with "medical instruments" like feathers, spoons, or that jade-eye roller you always forget to use. The patient then guesses what tool the doctor is using.
Make sure to pay special attention to erogenous zones like the neck, armpits, lower back, and mouth, Cook suggests. "We all respond differently to these areas when stimulated, so test a few out in the bedroom and see what works well for you."
Guess the Body Part
In a long-distance relationship? Don't worry, you can still enjoy a sex game for couples. If you're both comfortable with sexting, Cook suggests a flirty round of Guess the Body Part.
"This is a really easy game that can be played anywhere and enhances arousal when apart, as long as you both consent and set boundaries," she explains. "Send pictures to each other of different body parts and try to guess what the picture is of. You can take additional pictures to keep them guessing, and don't forget to add some sexy clues to enhance the atmosphere."
Naughty Scavenger Hunt
This is one of the best sex games to mix up your ordinary routine, Cook says. Simply make a list of naughty things you have to do, see, or buy, then complete them all as a couple. For example, you could add "Makeout in an unexpected place" or "Role-play as strangers at a bar" to your scavenger hunt.
Sexting Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunts aren't just for couples together in real life. "Setting up a sexy scavenger hunt for your partner to complete over text can be just as erotic," Cook suggests. Add things like "Take a sexy selfie in your significant other's shirt" or "Share a favorite memory using only emojis" to the scavenger hunt list. Just make sure you discuss digital safety, consent, and privacy before pressing send.
Host an Erotic Film Fest
Watching porn with a partner might feel intimidating at first, but hosting your own erotic film fest could make for a great sex game for couples. Emily May, PhD, a relationship therapist, suggests creating your own movie night with adult films. Instead of just watching the sexy Netflix movies or NC-17-rated movies, talk about which scenes turn you on and what you'd like to try.
Naughty Truth or Dare
Trust me, the classic sleepover game is actually way better as a sex games for couples. With your partner, go back and forth asking each other "Truth or Dare," but make it naughty. For example, a "Truth" could be "What's one of your kinks that I don't already know about?" and a "Dare" could be "Give me an erotic, five-minute massage." For more suggestions, snag this Kinky Truth or Dare.
Body Paint
Cook says body painting can be turned into a playful sex game that allows you to explore each other's bodies. Paint sensual designs on your partner, then have your partner guess what you drew — the dirtier, the better. Either buy some Edible Body Paint (or Edible Body Pens) or DIY it with some chocolate sauce and whipped cream, Cook says.
Kinky Dice
This sex game for couples is simple but great for exploring your desires, Cook says. Simply roll the dice with your partner. However your dice land, act out whatever you rolled.
Here are the dice we have available at The Art of Loving:
Oral Sex Dice, DTF Dice, Foreplay Glow Dice.
Sexy Storytime
If you're into erotic short stories or steamy romance novels, May suggests coming up with your own sexy story together. "Take the scene in turns, collaborating to come up with your own erotic story," she suggests. Once you've finished drafting, light some candles and read it out loud. Whether you act out your joint fantasy or just use it to get in the mood, this sex game for couples not only "allows you to be creative, but it fosters open communication, which does wonders for sexual intimacy," May says.
Bedroom Jenga
Your game night just got a lot more action-packed with this dirty version of Jenga. Similar to the classic game, players take turns pulling wooden blocks out from a stack without knocking the whole tower down. The catch, however, is that these blocks have different role-play activities written on them. The person who makes the tower fall has to perform the act that lost them the game.
This Intimate Bedroom Blocks Game can be played with any number of people, making it perfect for couples and polyamorous groups.
Bedroom Olympics
If you're looking for another sex game for couples, May says Bedroom Olympics is the perfect blend of flirty competitiveness and foreplay. Create a series of sultry challenges for you and your partner to complete, like timed sensual massages, blindfolded strip teases, and erogenous zone exploration, she suggests. Don your uniforms, pick your hype songs, and complete your "games" to see who the victor is. May says you can also consider awarding prizes for creativity and completion, such as these sex coupons.
Body Alphabet
If you're looking for a simple, effective, and discrete sex game for couples, May loves the Body Alphabet Game. "Use your fingers to trace letters, numbers, and even words on your partner's body. Spell out sensual words and activities you want to do, then try them out when your partner guesses them right," she says. This game is perfect for when you want to tease your partner in public, hinting at exactly what you want to do when you get home.
Here are all of the games for lovers we have at The Art of Loving.
Written by: Rachel Varina on POPSUGAR