I usually throw two Tylenol in her mouth. If she spits them out, I know she doesn’t have a headache, so I am good to go.
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When it comes to intimate moments, everyone has their own unique rituals and preparations.
To uncover the variety of pre-intimacy routines people follow, we turned to Reddit, a platform known for its candid and diverse user base.
By analyzing comments from a Reddit thread asking about rituals before sex, we discovered a fascinating range of practices, from the practical and hygienic to the humorous and playful. Using ChatGPT, we were able to identify common themes and highlight some of the most insightful and amusing responses.
Before I was 30, my ritual didn’t involve much. But now, I need to fully stretch out my quads to avoid a half-time cramp break. Here’s a look at what people do to set the stage for their intimate time with their partners.
Common Themes in Pre-Intimacy Rituals
The responses showcase a wide range of rituals that individuals perform before intimate moments with their partners. Common themes include:
- Hygiene and Grooming: Many users emphasize the importance of cleanliness before intimacy. This includes showering, brushing teeth, shaving, and general grooming to ensure they are fresh and appealing to their partner.
- Relaxation and Mood Setting: Creating a comfortable and romantic atmosphere is another frequent ritual. This includes activities like lighting candles, dimming the lights, playing music, or giving massages to help both partners relax and get in the mood.
- Humor and Playfulness: Some users incorporate humor and playful actions into their pre-intimacy rituals to lighten the mood and make the experience more enjoyable. This includes funny costumes, joking around, or engaging in light-hearted activities together.
- Mental and Emotional Preparation: Several comments mention mental preparation, such as calming nerves, giving oneself a pep talk, or ensuring both partners are mentally ready and willing.
- Practical Preparations: This includes practical steps like locking doors to ensure privacy, getting kids occupied, or making sure there’s enough time for uninterrupted intimacy.
Best Responses
Here are some of the best and most appropriate comments that answer the question about pre-intimacy rituals:
- Hygiene Focus:
mrinkyface: “Wash my dick, balls, armpits, and ass so she doesn’t have to smell my funk from the day’s activities. Also, depending on if her mood isn’t good, I put on a pirate costume and go about looking for booty. Which usually makes her laugh and want to partake in my pillaging adventure.”
normalboyz1: “Wife requests… brushing teeth, wash my face, shave facial hair, clean my dick.” - Relaxation and Setting the Mood:
- FWTI: “Okay. So I turn the lights down low, put the dogs out in the yard, light some candles, give my partner a massage since her back often hurts. Then I rub myself down with the baby oil, and stand there, light glistening off my body like the Michelin man rolled in pubes, thrusting my hips toward my partner and waving my arms over my head. It is then ‘On’ as they say.”
- Psilocybin_Prescrip: “We’re both a little cold-blooded so I turn on a space heater in the bedroom. Make sure we have a jizz towel on the bed. Smoke weed. Use a mint or piece of gum from the nightstand.”
- FWTI: “Okay. So I turn the lights down low, put the dogs out in the yard, light some candles, give my partner a massage since her back often hurts. Then I rub myself down with the baby oil, and stand there, light glistening off my body like the Michelin man rolled in pubes, thrusting my hips toward my partner and waving my arms over my head. It is then ‘On’ as they say.”
- Humor and Playfulness:
- xTokiii: “A PowerPoint presentation and follow-up discussion so we both know what is going on.”
- PartyofFish: “I like to ruffle my plumage in front of her, then I bounce backwards and forwards with my wings extended outwards to make myself as big and impressive as possible. If this goes well, I move on to phase two which involves chirping and shrieking as loudly as possible.”
- xTokiii: “A PowerPoint presentation and follow-up discussion so we both know what is going on.”
- Practical Preparations:
- dbh192: “Make sure the kids are occupied and lock the closet door.”
- come_ere_duck: “You clear off the bed, I’ll grab the towel. When you have 2 kids under 5, there’s no mucking about.”
- dbh192: “Make sure the kids are occupied and lock the closet door.”
- Mental and Emotional Preparation:
- Red-Dawrf: “Anxiously obsess over my sexual performance, then remember that’s not healthy or helpful, then obsess about not obsessing.”
- Red-Dawrf: “Anxiously obsess over my sexual performance, then remember that’s not healthy or helpful, then obsess about not obsessing.”
These comments reflect a diverse array of approaches, from the practical to the humorous, highlighting the importance of cleanliness, setting the mood, maintaining a sense of humor, and ensuring mental readiness.
What are your pre-sex rituals?
