Nine Sexy and Romantic Ideas That Will Kindle Passion

Use Sheet Signals

Want to make sure your romantic signals don't get crossed? Buy a set of "special" sheets (or even just pillow cases) that you or your partner can put on the bed to silently request a romantic rendezvous. The linens might be a racy color, a sexy material like satin or even plain old flannel. What they're made of doesn't matter -- it's the message they send that counts!

Sexy Chef
Prepare an aphrodisiac dinner for two wearing nothing but an apron and a smile. Many foods have been thought to be aphrodisiacs, including oysters, pine nuts, peaches, grapes, walnuts -- even asparagus! But even more important than the ingredients you use is that you make the meal light and delicious and use foods that stir the senses by evoking arousing smells, tastes and textures. Set the mood by playing sensual background music and placing candles in every room, and end the evening with an intimate romp on the table or in the kitchen.

Go Postal!
Buy some beautiful stationery, spray it with your favorite cologne or perfume, and create an invitation for a romantic date or trip for you and your lover. Include the time, date, what to wear and where to meet, but keep the romantic event a surprise. Address the envelope to your lover and drop it in the mail. In this era of e-mails, IMs and cell phones, the invitation will be a very special and romantic surprise followed by an equally surprising, romantic date.

Burn a Romantic CD
Remember mix tapes? To get you both in the mood, make a mix CD of your favorite sexy songs. It doesn't matter what the songs are, as long as they make you feel sexy when you hear them. If your sweetie doesn't share your musical taste, listen to it ahead of time to get yourself going.

Hairplay
Don't forget simple, sensual pleasures. Something as subtle as brushing your partner's hair (with a brush or your fingers) can feel wonderful for both of you.

Lighten Up
When most people give their partner a massage, they act like they are trying to work a cramp out of a football player's leg. For a much more sensual (and sexy) approach, try the opposite: See how lightly you can run your hands over their body while still making contact. You can even try brushing your fingers slightly above the skin, tickling only the hair (if they have any). Ooooo.

Mr. Bubble
It's not just for kids anymore. Try taking a warm, sensuous bath with your partner or yourself. Use aromatic oils and flavored soap. Feel your body relax and your sexual spirit soar.

Speak and Spell
Next time you are giving your partner a back rub, try spelling out a secret message with your finger and see if he or she can guess what you wrote. Take turns and see who gets more right. What the winner gets is up to you!

The Forgotten Erogenous Zone!
Start out your foreplay by washing your partner's feet and then massaging them with a peppermint lotion. Then work up to kissing and licking their feet. By then, they'll be worked up for other things!