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    10 of the best sex card games to spice up any Valentine's Day

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    Published 3 February 2023 In Buying Guides

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    Looking for a fun way to spice up your Valentine's day? Well, one of the best sex card games might be the way forward. Unlike the best sex games, you needn't have any prior knowledge of sex positions or roleplay to get in the mood - you simply follow the instructions on the card. Simple, but sexy.

    Over 46% of people want to mix things up in the bedroom, according to a survey by sex toy brand Mystery Vibe. Yet, 40% are too scared to bring up the idea of using toys or exploring kinks with their partner. Enter stage right, sex card games: a brilliant way to broach the subject of your desires without embarrassment. 

    While getting out your best sex toys is all well and good, playing a sex game together can be a more tantalizing and subtle role of foreplay. Not only will card games dare you to push the boundaries of your sex life, but they can start conversations that lead to deeper emotional connections with your partner. 

    A bit like tantric sex and bondage for beginners, sex card games can be a simple (and cheap) way to build some excitement in the bedroom. It's also a cheeky addition to the best home date ideas. Ready? Below, our board of pros shares their go-to sex card games. Our panel of experts includes:

    • Ness Cooper, clinical sexologist and sex toy reviewer
    • Aysha Bell, a master trainer of tantra and connective partner coach
    • Jodie Milton, relationship and intimacy coach at Practical Intimacy
    • Lucy Rowett, sex coach at The Lowdown
    • Stacy Rybchin, sexual health, and wellness educator and founder of My Secret Luxury
    • Cecile Gasnault, brand director of Smile Makers

    10 best sex card games, according to sex experts:

    Sex toy card game by Tracey Cox

    The Tracey Cox Super Sex Position Card
    VIEW AT LOVEHONEY

    Best for: New positions 

    "If you want to experiment in the bedroom but don't know where to start, pick one of these cards to find a new sex position. They're illustrated with amazing images and with great tips for how to enjoy it to its max. They’re also colour coded so you can select certain ones to help explore certain erotic play, such as best positions for the G-spot," says Cooper. 

    Tarot sex card game

    Sexual Magic Tarot Cards
    VIEW AT ETSY

    Best for: Sexy spirituality 

    "If you're into all things spiritual, here is the game for you — a sexy tarot that will unveil deepest desires and guide you through a fun night in," says Bell.

    Date Deck sex card game

    Date Deck
    VIEW AT AMAZON

    Best for: Deep connection

    "For those who want to ease into erotica, this is a great game for a date night that's more about deep conversation than sexual curiosity. Nevertheless, you'll stimulate your mind, your heart, and your sex drive as you learn more about each other," says Bell. 

    Love Honey sex card game

    All Night Love Affair Dice And Card game
    VIEW AT LOVEHONEY

    Best for: Erotic instructions  

    "Much more raunchy than Date Deck, this game is all about prompts for devouring your partner — think kissing, licking, sucking, and teasing," says Bell. 

    Gottman sex card games

    The Gottman Card Decks App
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    Best for: Any time intimacy 

    "Emotional intimacy is one of the best aphrodisiacs. This app offers 14 different card decks, helping you to connect and learn more about each other at the same time. It's also completely free, and there’s a sex-specific deck to spark new inspiration and insights for your sex life," says Milton. 

    Big Pussy Energy sex card game deck

    Big Pussy Energy Card Deck
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    Best for: Solo exploration

    FYI, sex card games can be used solo, too. "If you're into oracle cards, I highly recommend this deck for an empowering and fun way to explore your own sexuality," says Rowett. 

    Choose a card for a daily mantra, quotes, or prompts, like a dare to flirt with someone new or encouraging you to release loud noises without shame, she recommends

    Truth & Dare sex card game

    Truth or Dare: A Game of Passion
    VIEW AT AMAZON

    Best for: Simple sexiness 

    You know the rules to this classic game, only with this deck you won't need to think of ways to challenge each other but be launched into sexy revelations and actions. "This is a sexy truth or dare card game that will amuse, inspire and ignite your mutual passion and pleasure," says Rybchin. 

    Sex card games dirty deeds

    Dirty Deeds Sex Card Game
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    Best for: Dirty dares 

    The top-rated card game on Lovehoney, this deck is all about sexy acts with a partner. With prompts telling you to lick your partner or head for shower sex, reviewers say it gets things started in the bedroom, can escalate quickly, and get things hot and steamy in no time.

    We're Not Really Strangers XXX sex card game

    We're Not Really Strangers XXX Card Game
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    Best for: Raunchy revelations

    Recommended by Gasnault, these cards will make you go deep — and we don't mean sexually. Each card has a question on it that would never normally ask others, from the things they find most attractive to their assumptions about your sexual history. It's not only playable between sexual partners but a great game to play with close friends during an intimate gathering, too. 

    Sexy Time Game - valentine's gifts for couples

    Ann Summers Sexy Time Game
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    Best for: Tantalising all the senses

    Everybody loves a spin the wheel - and each of these five options promises to tantalise the senses. You'll land on kiss, touch, show, share or the wild card option. This is one fun way of getting intimate...

    You've got one of the best sexy Valentine's gifts for couples, sorted...

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    Chloe Gray is a freelance journalist who writes and talks about health, fitness, and wellbeing through a feminist lens. She was part of the launch team for Stylist magazine's fitness brand, Strong Women, and has written for i news, Women's Health, Red magazine, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, and more. She's all about building mental and physical strength, eating delicious food that fuels you well, and making the fitness industry more accessible and enjoyable. She's also a qualified fitness trainer and research nerd, so you can be sure everything you read is backed by proper science. 

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