If you're looking to add some sizzle to your relationship or get to know a new partner better, you'll want to try these wild sex games [1]. Not only are they fun on a chilly Winter night in, but they also help you discover secrets about your partner you never knew before, such as what sexual fantasies he or she might be into [2] or an embarrassing but hilarious story of a weird sexual encounter from the past. Either way, games can break you out of or lower the risk of a rut in long-term relationships and speed things along in a budding ones. Here are the best sex games you'll want to try out now [3].
Path to Pleasure
You're in for a wild night with Path to Pleasure [4] ($15). "It helps build desire and arousal through nonpenetrative activities such as kissing, licking, rubbing, and grinding. The game uses gender-neutral language and can be used with two to six players," LICSW and AASECT-certified sex therapist Kimberly Jackson [5] told POPSUGAR. "It is a good option to rev your engine and get your mojo flowing, no chocolate sauce or whipped cream required. Great for beginners who are new to exploring the world of adult games," she says.
Sexy Truth or Dare
"This game is great because it does not require a huge investment of time. When you 'pick a stick,' there is an element of surprise and novelty, and you get to choose between sharing a truth or performing a racy dare," said Jackson. "It is a fun way to build connection, explore your boundaries, and experiment with new activities," she explained. Try it out: Sexy Truth or Dare [6] ($15).
Sacred Sex Game
Your new Friday-night game night might involve Sacred Sex Game [7]($159). It's a bit pricey, but well worth it. "This game is not another 'sucky-f*cky' game. While it does offer insights and suggestions for playtime, it also addresses communication and connection, which are two major areas that couples often find challenging," said Janet Morrison, RN, PhD [8], certified clinical sexologist and sex and relationship coach. "It is the perfect 'home assignment' for couples seeking to be closer in mind, body, and spirit."
Love Poker
"Love Poker — 'What shall we do tonight? Play cards? Or just play?' Love Poker is totally the right answer to that question . . . A winning hand isn't its own reward — instead, you're guided through sexy activities," said Carol Queen, PhD and Good Vibrations staff sexologist. If you thought poker was fun on its own, this Love Poker Card Game [9] ($9) will be even more thrilling.
Monogamy
Monogamy is great for shaking things up when you're in a sex rut, explained Emily Morse, sexologist and host of the Sex With Emily [10] podcast. It's just like Monopoly, so if you've got that down, you'll get the hang of Monogamy [11]($25). "Players can start slow and work their way toward hot sex," she said. You can start with communication and more romance with the pink cards, use purple for more passionate actions, and finish up with the red cards, where things get hot.
Desire
"Desire is wonderful platform for established couples to build more spontaneity and play into their interactions. Once a couple has been together for a while, there is some routine and predictability that is expected and sometimes necessary to keep a household and life going. The truth is couples who have novel experiences together report increases in love feelings and relationship satisfaction," said Shula Melamed, MA, MPH [12]. "Desire is also great for newer couples because it gives people a fun framework within which they can explore each other's preferences and proclivities. This play can also prime couples and assist them in the sometimes awkward (but very important) endeavor of discussing and sharing desires and fantasies," she said. Plus, it's free, so you can get the Desire app [13] at no charge.
Spicy Dice
You'll want to pick up a pair of Spicy Dice [14] ($7) for a fun round of foreplay with your partner. They are easy to take wherever you go, said Morse, and there are several options for kinky adventures. "There are three separate die, which each serve a specific purpose. One includes places to have sex, the other features places on the body, and the final one has actions (kiss, tickle, etc.). Roll the dice and see where they land," she says.