Summer sex ideas to try out when it's too hot to move

When the sun’s blazing and the temperature refuses to dip, the idea of getting hot and heavy might not sound all that appealing—even if your libido’s on overdrive. But just because the weather’s heating up doesn’t mean your sex life has to take a backseat. In fact, summer is the perfect time to slow things down, get creative, and make the heat work in your favour.

Here are some sexy, heat-friendly tips to keep your love life sizzling, even when it’s way too hot to move.

 

Cool things down with shower sex

Let’s face it, the AC isn’t going to be your knight in shining armour all day long. And when the room starts to feel like a sauna, it’s time to turn your bathroom into a steamy (yet refreshing) little playground. A cold or lukewarm shower can be the ultimate escape from summer stickiness—and also the perfect setting for intimacy. Lather each other up with cooling shower gels, and let the water enhance every caress. If standing-up sex feels like a balancing act, stick to some slow, sensual touching or oral play. The goal? Keep it steamy without actually breaking into a sweat.

Keep things slow

Summer’s not the season for frenzied romps—it’s all about embracing the slow burn. Instead of rushing into it, go for gentle, lingering sessions that prioritise touch, eye contact, and drawn-out foreplay. Create a cool, dimly-lit retreat in your bedroom and lie side-by-side under a light sheet, allowing just a few inches of skin to meet. Tease, tempt, and let anticipation build. When you lean into slowness, the heat only adds to the intensity, in all the best ways.

Ice ice baby

There’s nothing quite like a cold touch in all the right places to turn up the heat. Ice cubes are simple, accessible, and incredibly sexy. Glide one along your partner’s neck, thighs, chest, or any other sensitive spot, and watch the goosebumps appear. Bonus points for experimenting with flavoured ice cubes or chilling your favourite lube for a frosty twist on foreplay.

Use some light-touch sex toys

When it’s just too hot for full-body contact, let your toys do the heavy lifting. Feather ticklers, sleek vibrators, cooling gels, and menthol-infused lubricants can all add a refreshing element to your intimate moments. Metal toys are also a great summer pick—they stay naturally cool and feel incredible against sun-kissed skin.

Some food for thought

Summer’s fruit bowl is basically begging to be part of your bedroom antics. Think watermelon, mango, berries... Feed each other chilled slices, drizzle cold juice down their body, or trace popsicles along their skin before tasting the aftermath. This mix of temperature play, flavour, and texture turns foreplay into a deliciously sensory experience.

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