Couples today list lack of desire, time, fatigue, pressure and stress as five of the biggest obstacles to a fulfilling sex life. They don’t have romantic weekend getaways every month, don’t come home to candle-lit bedrooms with rose petals scattered over the bed, and don’t have screaming orgasms as they make love for the fourth time that night.

Sometimes it’s a bit like this: “Do you want to?”, “Well, I suppose so”, followed by a half-hearted effort, before rolling over for much-needed sleep. This type of scenario calls for a “quickie fix”, and fast. Quickies work in part because sexual activity helps couples feel connected. Couples who feel sexually connected are more likely to get along outside the bedroom.

They communicate more effectively, feel more energised, are more affectionate and argue less. Lack of desire is still the leading sexual problem among women. Studies in the US have shown a direct link between engaging in sex and sexual desire. Sexual intercourse raises hormone levels in both men and women, which increases the brain chemicals associated with desire. The more often you have sex, the stronger your desire for sex becomes.

Quickies are also excellent for reintroducing passion into a sex life that has been long neglected. Many couples have a hard time prioritising sex. By the time they get to sex, after everything else on their must-do lists, they can feel too tired or stressed to bother. Couples also feel pressure to make each session a long, passionate and intimate encounter, with incredible orgasms for both, preferably at the same time.

Sex therapists who advocate quickies certainly promote longer lovemaking filled with foreplay as a component of a healthy sex life, but they do encourage couples to be realistic. A few 10-minute quickies can do more for your sex drive than waiting for that fatigue-free, uninterrupted night to come along. The best of both worlds lies in the balance. Try a few quickies to help get to your end goal of a hot sex life with long lovemaking sessions. A fast approach could very well lead to more frequent sex, with fantastic foreplay and a lot more fun in the bedroom!

Source: news.com.au

Aussie’s have long since had a love affair with the wilderness, so it’s no wonder that according to recent statistics, Australians are the most likely nationality to have sex outdoors. A RedHotPie poll result reflected this trend with 42% of members saying that they preferred having sex in a park and sex on the beach coming in a close second with 38%. Here are some of your best locations…

Apartment Rooftop or Balcony
If you want to enjoy the cool summer breeze tickle your nether regions then there’s no better place to wander over to than a rooftop or a balcony. A word of warning however, make sure it’s safe to access as the last thing you want to do is fall and break something more significant than your stride.

Car Park
Doing the nasty in a parked car can take you back to those nostalgic days as a youngin’ where you used to fool around after a date. But to really make the most of the Australian landscape you’ll need to get out of the car and explore the space around you. We recommend the classic shinning of the bonnet position or a dark little corner where the excitement of getting caught will push you over the edge.

Lover’s Lane
As you take a casual lover’s stroll after a romantic night out be on the look out for the opportunity to heat things up with a little tryst in an out of the way side lane. The hot spots near a busy street will keep things extra spicy as you can hear the traffic zoom past you.

Swimming Pool
If you really want to feel patriotic this Australia day, then combine two favourite icons, the swimming pool and sex outdoors. Not only do bathing suits leave little to the imagination they provide the sort of easy access that other items of clothing simply can’t live up to. So heat things up this summer while you cool down with a bit of a quick dip.

Hiking Trail
The Australian landscape is celebrated the world over for its wild ruggedness and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get out there and enjoy it either. Flex your calf muscles as you hike the trail but make sure you go off the beaten track and flex a different kind of muscle too – it’s secluded enough for privacy while still allowing you to embrace Mother Nature and all her naughty impulses.

Beach
The salty taste of the ocean on your bare flesh, the warm sand under you, and a light sea breeze to cool you down – it’s no wonder sex on the beach is so popular. And the best thing is that there are a number of opportunities. You can go for a swim in the ocean and do the nasty in the warm water, you can hide behind the sand dunes, you could look for an empty seaside cave, or you could just wait till the sun goes down and just lay there in the middle of the sandy bay. With so many choices you may have to try out more than one just to make sure you’ve found the most pleasurable.

Park
Coming in as the most popular choice was the park – and there are a number of reasons why. There’s no messy sand to deal with, there’s less chance of getting caught (who visits a park at night?) and there are plenty of opportunities to get creative with playground equipment. Whether you want to get into the swing of things or slide into a saucy position, your local park is secluded enough that no one will be drawn to your moans of pleasure but risqué enough that someone may be passing through; heightening that ever arousing ‘chance of getting caught’ factor – a perfect combination.

And remember…
It’s sad but true; couples engaging in sexual acts in a public place should be aware that most states and territories have laws against indecent exposure. So if you’re going to do the nasty in the wild outdoors, make sure you do so in situations where the chances of getting caught or offending anyone are very low. Exercise caution, play safe, and enjoy!

Did we miss a sexy location? Do you have a favourite hot spot for outdoor sex? Why don’t you tell us all about it!