The Art of Seduction: Put Some Sizzle Back Into Your Sex Life (Part 3)

If you missed Part 2 last week, read it here. To read Part 1, click here.

(originally published in True Romance, May 2006)

Sex is an essential part of most committed relationships. It can strengthen and improve your bond, it helps you get through difficult situations, and it reminds you why you got together in the first place. It’s good for your relationship, and it’s good for you. If you’ve been together a while though, your sex life can take a back seat as you focus on other priorities, and the sex can become infrequent, boring, or non-existent. Here are a few suggestions for setting the mood and reigniting the passion. Seduction is all in the details, so pay attention!

Five Ways To Improve Your Connection

♦ Make a vow to do something nice for each other every day.

♦ Say “I love you” when he least expects it.

♦ Write down three nice things that drew you to your partner and ask him to reciprocate. You’ll feel better about your mate and yourself.

♦ Pay attention to each other. Compliment each other, stroke hair, rub backs, etc. Be affectionate on a consistent basis.

♦ Make eye contact. Smile. Even the simplest things release the brain’s feel-good chemicals.

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Ever craving a light meal that will still keep you satisfied? This Orange and Basil Asparagus Toss is quick and refreshing. Try it the next time you want to eat healthier and indulge simultaneously.

(Recipe by Jenny Craig)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

¼ cup water

½ cup diagonally sliced asparagus

4 cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 green onion, chopped

1/8-cup mandarin orange segments, cut into pieces

1 teaspoon sliced almonds

2 tablespoons Orange and Basil dressing/marinade

Directions:

Heat ¼ cup of water in a small sauté pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Add asparagus and blanch* for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss with all remaining ingredients in mixing bowl. Chill or serve at room temperature.

*blanch- Briefly cook asparagus while still retaining the vibrant color and flavor.