Stressed and not in the mood for sex?

Try these home relaxation ideas to make your space more soothingand ideal for intimacy.

How your home is set up (and whats in it) also plays a role in your mood.

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This can have ripple effects to other parts of your life, including your libido.

While these jokes are filled with patriarchal and misogynistic tones, the takeaway remainsand not just for women.

When our environment is creating stress, its tough to want to have sex.

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Now, we cant control everything in our environments, especially things like the culture or people around us.

Here are some of the things I found worked best for me and my well-being.

Home relaxation ideas to boost your mood and libido

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Get cozy

Theres nothing like throw blankets and pillows to instantly make a space feel more comfortable and relaxing.

The right kind can brighten up a room and feel incredible to sit with on a couch or chair.

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Add plants to your space

The mental health benefits of greenery are well-established.

(Take that, stress levels!)

Im personally a big fan ofUrban Flora House Plants, which ships plants straight to your home.

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Other similar companies in this vein includeThe Sill,Bloomscape, andEasyplant.

(And if youre totally new to plants, check out theseeasy-care indoor plants.)

This isnt to say you should ditch your meditation practice.

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The visual of the candle itself can also be incredibly calming for people.

Do you want to have pretty sex toys out because those bring you joy?

Is it a specific color of paint on the walls?

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Do whatever feels good for you; a healthy mind and libido will follow.

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