What an absolute whirlwind the last few weeks have been. We suddenly got the opportunity to move house, and blogging has been my last priority. It took 3 weeks to get through the move due to the house not being as "ready" for tenants as it should have been. The exhaustion of long days in a heatwave, and the universe throwing in sickness for both of us, to say I'm scattered is an understatement. Thank fuck for concealer.
We had been living with my in-laws for the last 9 months, and while extremely grateful for the chance to settle into a new part of California & take time to find a house of our own, the situation was less than ideal for a married couple who are both introverts. Sex has been the last thing on the mind - which for me to say, says a lot.
Has anyone else out there lived with their families as adults? I'd love to know what your experience was. After my divorce, I had to move back in with my mum and slept on a couch for around 6 months, so this wasn't my first time.
Receiving Fantasy Boxes turned from a matter of fun and curiosity to a matter of actual need. For May, I picked the Platinum Spa box. It just sounded right for where our heads were at at that time. And it turns out it was a dynamic I needed more than I could have guessed. If you asked me before experiencing this box how to describe this particular fantasy, I would have said 'sensual' to some, and 'vanilla' to others. Let me say to my fellow kink lovers, do not ever forget to indulge in slower and more romantic sexual experiences with your lover (or yourself). I feel like I have been choosing boxes that already play into our usual dynamic, which of course is always fun, and I love building up a collection of toys and accessories that we can use many times over - but this has definitely been a reminder to make a point of going outside our usual preferences. And plus, who doesn't love a massage?
In the Platinum Spa Box you get a huge offering of goodies to create the perfect at-home spa. And if you're a fan of scented candles and lotions - these are THE most deliciously scented products I've smelled yet.
The box contents:
- Babydoll lingerie
- JimmyJane Contour M massage stone
- Kama Sutra massage candle
- Sliquid Tranquility massage oil
- Simply Sexy pheromone infused perfume oil
- Tuxedo briefs
- JimmyJane Evoke Sol-O
- Fantasy cards
- Tealight candles
- Rose petals
We started the night off with wines in the hot tub to get into a fully relaxed state. Intending on spending about 15 minutes/one drink in the tub - we ended up staying in for an hour, polished off a whole bottle, and spent that time chatting and laughing. My husband and I have pretty much everything in common and a wide range of interests so we never seem to run out of things to talk about. It's one of the things I love most about my relationship with him.
Once we were bordering on drunk, we moved inside and cracked open the box. R took on the lead role of the masseuse this time around, but the scenario is designed to be played out however many times you like so you can both get turns to be pampered.
R did an amazing job of setting our bedroom up to feel like a spa - the tealight candles and rose petals are 100% one of those little touches that make a huge difference to setting the mood. I'm someone who is really affected by my surrounds (hello, moon in Cancer...) and I think playing out a spa fantasy with all the lights on just wouldn't take me to the place I was hoping to go, so having them readily available in the box was a huge hit. I am a candle freak though, so maybe I am biased.
Anyway, rather than explaining the details of our evening - I'll take you through each product and what it's used for.
Seven Til Midnight Babydoll:
I'm not usually drawn to babydoll lingerie styles. I feel like I need something that creates a waist for my body shape, and that anything too flowy makes me look either boxy or shapeless. This Seven Til Midnight babydoll sat really well on my curves though, and was totally the right style for a massage session as it was really comfortable. The straps are adjustable so it will suit just about all body types.
Also, babydolls are particularly great for when you're not feeling like being overly exposed or if you are self conscious of your stomach.
I didn't get a picture of it on the night, so I've taken a more recent shot so you can see how it sits.
As you can see, it doesn't have moulded cups - so ladies who like extra support, just wear a bra underneath :)
Simply Sexy Pheromone Perfume Oil: R handed this to me to put on while I was getting into the lingerie. It has a really light and fresh floral scent. It's something that I like so much that I sometimes wear it as a daily perfume. It says on the packaging that it's meant to mix with your own natural pheromones to create a "unique & sexy scent" - but from what I know, all perfumes will smell differently on one person to the next. As for pheromone oils, I believe the actual way they work is to enhance your own feelings of attraction to yourself, therefore boosting your confidence and appearing more attractive to other people. Your actual pheromones will do their own thing, and have their own affects on your mate.
Tuxedo Briefs:
If your partner has a good sense of humour, and you do also, this should go down with a giggle of appreciation. It definitely did for us, and on a personal note, I got to further appreciate how fucking funny my husband is. A sense of humour in a person is up there with my top three turn-ons.
Kamasutra Ignite Massage Candle: The other day (like, the other, other day...) I asked in my Instagram stories if people had ever tried a massage candle. Most people hadn't. I have tried quite a few, but so far, this one takes the cake. The coconut and pineapple scent is absolutely incredible. Oddly enough it's tropical, beachy smell took me back to my family holidays in Queensland as a teenager. That definitely doesn't sound sexy, but let me just say that the feeling of nostalgia in that moment was extremely overwhelming and further helped me get into that headspace of pure happiness and thankfulness. It was at this point that I realized how much I had been neglecting typical romance in my life and just how damn good it feels to indulge in this type of experience. Noted.
But what actually is a massage candle? To those familiar with varying styles of play, it would fall under a category called temperature play. The idea is to heat up the wax for about 10 minutes until it becomes liquid, blow it out, pour the wax onto your partner, then massage it in. The waxes are usually made up of oils that heat at a lower temperature, so it's not piping hot when it hits your skin. I'm going to do a comparison review of a bunch of massage candles soon!
Sliquid Tranquility Massage Oil:
I'd suggest starting with the massage candle oil first to warm up the skin, and then moving on to the Sliquid massage oil. Again, this is one of the best smelling oils, like, ever. It's scented with coconut and lemon verbena which compliments the massage candle perfectly. Your bedroom (or wherever) is going to smell insanely good. And it feels lovely on the skin.
JimmyJane Contour M Massage Stone:
Anyone who's ever given a massage knows that your hands can cramp up real fast from applying all that pressure. We actually owned this massage stone prior to getting this box and have used it so many times. It makes getting into the muscles deeper, so much easier - especially for me because my hands aren't very strong. You can also warm it up or cool it down depending on the kind of sensation you want :) A very versatile little stone!
JimmyJane Evoke Sol-O:
This fucking thing!! I am obsessed with it. It's a vibrating massage wheel which, as you can imagine, can be used for many purposes. And that's the exact reason it's included in the Platinum version of this box. If you're thinking of getting this box and wondering if the extra toy is worth the upgrade - it's a definite fuck yes from me. It feels amazing as a massage tool, the vibrations help the body loosen up that little bit more - and if a happy ending is part of your plans for the evening - use it as a vibrator to finish off the night.
The design of it looks like a simple massage tool, which makes it a great toy to have if you preference things that look discreet. I often have this thing in the living room and use it on my calves after a workout - nobody would second guess that it also doubles as a sex toy.
All up, this made for a memorable night of romance and connection. It might just be my favourite box yet due to the fact that it got us to indulge in sensual play, and we now have the tools to be able to do this over and over again. I can't wait to return the favour to hubby, he certainly more than deserves it after driving a van for near 2 weeks over our big move.
- C x
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