Want a Better Sex Life? Put a TV in Your Bedroom
It’s the sex accessory you don’t know you’re missing
A few years ago, I changed a bunch of things about my bedroom to make it more sex friendly.
I started with the lighting.
The overhead light was way too bright to create the right kind of mood. And turning it off left us in the dark, which wasn’t ideal either.
I needed some kind of middle ground, so I started adding lights all over the place. I hung twinkle lights above my headboard. I carefully stuck colorful LED strips along the room. As a finishing touch, I busted out the glue gun and made a fluffy cloud light to hang on the wall.
Then came the baskets.
I used them to organize all the little things I had lying around. Clutter’s a big turn off for me, but my lady boner has no problem with well-placed baskets and cute little crates. So, that was a big improvement.
Not as big as the waterproof sex blanket, though.
That one was a complete game changer for me. Because now I could get pussy massages with a ridiculous amount of lube. I could give unladylike blowjobs that were so sloppy they left Mr. Austin’s balls covered in drool. I could squirt as much as I wanted to instead of trying to hold back when I felt a big orgasm coming. And I never had to worry about the sheets anymore because the blanket would catch everything.
Slipping a set of restraints under my mattress was really handy, too. It turned my bed into a secret bondage spot, so I could get cuffed and tied down whenever I felt like it.
And keeping a couple of wedges around made up for the fact that I was trying to have mini sex marathons on top of a memory foam mattress.
That was it. Now I was all set. As long as I kept a few good vibrators and some decent lube in one of those little baskets, I’d be having great sex and plenty of it.
But there was still one thing missing. I didn’t have a flat screen TV.
That wasn’t part of the initial vision for my sexy little oasis. I had been enjoying the soothing glow of the strip lights for months before it even occurred to me.
Probably because it’s not usually treated as a sexy amenity. If anything, it’s supposed to be a bad sign. A TV in the bedroom means the couple who share that bed aren’t boinking on it anymore. That’s why the TV’s there to begin with - they’d rather watch Survivor than put the moves on each other.
But I was getting tired of watching shows on my laptop or trying to find a good way to prop up my tablet to watch a movie. I had a TV that wasn’t getting much use anyway, so I decided to move it to the bedroom.
And having it there made me realize it’s not a dead bedroom accessory at all. It’s actually really useful for keeping things a bit spicy. Here’s why.
You’ll Get More Physical
Even without the TV, I was already watching plenty of stuff in bed with Mr. Austin. But getting comfortable was tricky. We’d have to find a way to position the laptop so we could both see the screen without getting sore or hurting our necks.
Usually, we’d end up sitting side by side.
We’d stack up the pillows for a bit of back support. He’d put his arm around me. And we’d try to get through an episode of Shameless before getting too tired.
It was fine. It worked. But I knew we could do better.
I wanted that time we spent together to feel more intimate. I wanted it to be cozy. I wanted it to be a little more physical.
And now it is. Because having the TV off the bed and at a decent height means we can actually lie down and cuddle properly.
I’m exclusively a little spoon, so that means I get to feel his body pressed against mine. I get to enjoy him holding me, gently massaging my shoulders, or stroking his fingers along my thigh.
It doesn’t always lead to anything beyond that. Sometimes it just feels nice to have him touch me while we watch romantic comedies. But all that extra physical contact makes it way easier to get in the mood for more.
It’s the Perfect Way to Watch Something Steamy
If I had my way, everything I’d watch would be titillating.
It would be nothing but tense erotic thrillers, softcore porn with gorgeous lighting, raunchy sex comedies, and soapy TV series with lots and lots of hookups.
That’s the kind of thing I always gravitate to. And not because I’m constantly horned up - not even close. I just happen to find sexual tension and partial nudity extremely entertaining.
But the thing with steamy movies and TV shows is that sometimes they work real well. Even if you were just watching casually, you end up feeling something.
The dirty jokes put you in the mood to do something fun and filthy.
The nude scenes make you wish someone was undressing you.
The passionate fucking makes you rub your thighs together, even though the camera is only teasing you with the over-the-shoulder POV.
But those feelings can be really fleeting, especially if your sex drive is anything like mine. If you don’t act on them quick enough, you might not act on them at all.
Already being in bed means you’re definitely going to take advantage of every horny little whim that crosses your mind. You’re already smooshed up and snuggling - all it takes is a good hip squeeze, a bit of slow ass grinding, or a couple of neck kisses to really heat things up.
You’re All Set for a Hot Porn Date
My first thought when I moved the TV is that I wanted to watch Grey’s Anatomy in total comfort.
My second thought is that it would also be a great way to watch porn.
I’m not so bougie that I can’t watch porn on my phone like everyone else. That’s how I do it for all of my bathsturbation sessions.
And that’s perfectly fine for perving out in private. But for watching porn with a partner, it’s the TV all the way.
I’ve done porn on the laptop for mutual masturbation nights, but it’s always a compromise. There’s no way to get it at a good angle and you can’t get a decent view if you want to be on your back.
Plus, being able to see all the details and see them very clearly makes porn way more arousing. So, putting it on a bigger screen makes it way more enjoyable.
And it’s the only proper way to settle in with a story-based scene or work your way through a full X-rated feature.
Having the TV as an option makes me way more inclined to have porn dates with my husband. And being down for more porn dates means we’re way more likely to get off together - or get each other off.
It’s Pretty Damn Good Aftercare
Good sex is an emotional roller coaster. And the more intense it is, the bigger the hormonal crash when it’s all over.
That’s not a terrible thing, as long as you’ve got good aftercare. It doesn’t have to be much, just something to keep the connection going after the sex is over.
If you don’t, that post-orgasmic crash can get the best of you. It can give you a wave of anxiety, tie your stomach in knots, or leave you feeling emotionally abandoned.
None of that feels great, obviously. But it’s worse than that - it can make you lose interest in sex. Because if fucking ends up making you feel weird and disconnected from your partner, it’s really not worth it.
And ideally, all your aftercare would be this super romantic thing. Every trip to the bone zone would end with you being all lovey dovey, holding each other close, and talking about all the things you just did and how to make the next time even hotter.
But honestly, that’s kind of a lot. Sure, it’s good to check in like that once in a while. But most of the time you’ll want something a bit more chill - and cuddling in front of the TV is a good option.
It keeps the closeness and physical contact going. You’re not staring deep into each other’s eyes or whatever, but you’re still doing something together so you don’t end up feeling emotionally disconnected.
Throw in a plate of peaches or apple slices you can share and that’s basically my idea of a perfect aftercare setup.
But even without any delicious fruit, it absolutely beats grabbing your phones and low-key checking out.
Screen Time, But Make It Sexy
I know some people think that putting a TV in the bedroom is going to be the end of their sex life.
But I’ve gotta say, I don’t buy it.
Because all it really does is give you more stuff you can do as a couple.
Really hot stuff, too. Like watching hardcore porn and getting super frisky. Or feeling each other up halfway through 365 Days.
And if all you end up doing is spending more time being horizontal and touching, that’s still pretty damn good.
So if you’re trying to sex up your bedroom, I recommend finding a good spot for a TV. It won’t be as exciting as setting up your bondage gear or picking the sex toys you want to keep in easy reach, but it’s definitely going to help you get even more use out of them.
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