Blindfolds in the bedroom
Let’s get into it.
ah, the blindfold: a popular but still often underrated sex hero. If you want to get a little bit more experimental at short notice, you simply take a long, soft article of clothing and tie it over your partner’s eyes (or your own). Instantly, you’ve elevated your entire experience. Why? Well, many people believe depriving one of your senses heightens others, but there’s another reason using a blindfold during sex endures. “Anticipation is like a different sense,” Cecelia Villero, sex and pleasure educator, tells Glamour.
“It’s not necessarily a physical one.”
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Blindfold and feed your partner
You might opt for the sweetness of a strawberry, the bitterness of dark chocolate, or the umami of a perfectly prepared sushi roll (no judgment). But, beyond the (obviously) different tastes to explore, bringing food into your sex life opens you up to other sensory experiences.
02 Blindfold each other and masturbate together (or alone)
Sometimes, covering your eyes can help you release inhibitions, Cecilia says. So if one (or both of you) is a little shy, you might blindfold each other and touch yourselves. Or maybe one of you can wear a blindfold whilst the other watches. The idea is to explore your own bodies together without feeling selfconscious – which can help you enjoy the moment. Plus, focusing on just hearing each other can be a turn-on (sort of like phone sex).
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Blindfold your partner and go down on them
This idea has probably already crossed your mind, and for good reason. It allows the blindfolded party to simply lie back and enjoy. Cecelia suggests starting slowly and working your way down – building the anticipation.
04 Blindfold your partner and introduce a bit of heat
“Some people are very much into wax play, but there’s also limits to that,” Cecelia explains. “And that’s part of the communication and negotiation ahead of time to talk about how much is too much.”
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Or blindfold them, and then play with something cold
Sensation play, in general, is a solid way to expand your blindfold experience, right? And the opposite of heat play would involve something cold. Be forewarned: not everyone wants an ice cube on their skin. Talk ice play over with your partner before going down on them with an ice cube.
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Use your
blindfold as a restraint
“Depending on the style, [blindfolds] can also double as cuffs for your wrists or your ankles,” Cecilia says, adding that it’s a fun way to introduce restraint if everyone involved is OK with it. “To mix it up, put it on your eyes.”