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You and your partner love gaming together. These eight activities add physical closeness to your sessions. They use items you already have at home like controllers and drinks. A couple of them use cards. They take little time to set up. You can try them during normal game nights. The activities range from quick touches to longer contact. Choose what fits your mood. Always make sure your partner is comfortable with the idea first.
Action
When one of you wins a round give a high five. Turn it into a kiss that lasts a few seconds. This creates a moment of closeness after the win. It takes almost no time and adds energy from the game to your physical contact.
Pro-Tip
Pick specific achievements in the game that trigger this. Keep the contact brief so you can get back to playing quickly.
Spicy Twist
Do a kiss on the neck or collarbone instead of the usual high five.
Action
Pass the controller between rounds. Make your arms or legs touch when you do it. This simple action brings you into each others personal space several times during a session.
Pro-Tip
Use this during loading times or after deaths to avoid interrupting important moments in the game.
Spicy Twist
Have the person receiving the controller sit on the others lap.
After dark
Action
Use cards to play a simple poker game. The loser of each hand removes one piece of clothing. Keep the game short. Add a small touch or kiss as part of the penalty.
Pro-Tip
Have a limit of four or five hands. Have blankets ready if the room gets cold.
Spicy Twist
Let the winner decide where to place the kiss on the loser.
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After a good play pour drinks for both of you. Toast the win and take a sip while looking at each other. This creates a shared ritual that feels good.
Pro-Tip
Use your favorite drink. Keep the amounts small so it does not affect your gaming.
Spicy Twist
Follow each toast with a kiss that lasts ten seconds.
Action
When you reach a boss in the game act it out in real life first. Use light taps and silly movements to play the parts. Then go back to the screen with renewed energy.
Pro-Tip
Choose short scenes so it does not take more than a minute. Keep all movements gentle and fun for both.
Spicy Twist
The winner of the acted scene gets to choose the next action.
Action
After you stop playing take turns giving each other a massage on the shoulders and neck. Sit behind your partner on the couch. Focus on tight muscles from holding the controller.
Pro-Tip
Ask what pressure feels good. Use five minutes per person so it does not drag on too long.
Spicy Twist
Move the massage to other areas of the body if both agree.
After dark
Action
Write different touches or positions on small papers. Use a deck of cards to pick a random number and do the corresponding action. Do this after every few rounds.
Pro-Tip
Prepare the list ahead of time. Include a mix of mild and more intense options.
Spicy Twist
Have the cards decide who is in charge during the action.
Action
When the game is over stay on the couch. Cuddle together for ten minutes. Talk about the game or stay silent. This helps you come down from the excitement together.
Pro-Tip
Turn the TV off to remove distractions. Have a blanket handy if you want one.
Spicy Twist
See if the cuddle leads to more touching in a slow way.
Final Tip
These activities let you enjoy gaming and spend time close together. Start with one or two that seem easy. Adjust them to fit your games and preferences. They work well because they fit into what you already do.
Common Questions
Your normal gaming setup with controllers is enough for most. Add drinks for toasts and a deck of cards for two activities. Nothing else.
Discuss what you both like before starting. Check in during the activities. Stop right away if either of you is not enjoying it.
Yes. The ideas work no matter how good you are at games. They focus on spending time together rather than skill.
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