Date night doesn’t always have to mean dressing up, booking a restaurant and going out. Sometimes the best nights are the ones spent at home — especially when you make a little more effort than the usual takeaway and Netflix.
A few date-night games, a massage and maybe something new to try together can turn an ordinary evening into a proper date night.
Whether you’re looking to reconnect, have some fun or add something different to your relationship, here are a few ideas for bringing a little extra spark into your next night together.
Start With a Date Night Game
If you’re not quite sure where to start, make a game of it.
Adult Jenga-style games, couples dice sets and date-night games are a fun way to break out of your normal routine without making the evening feel too planned.
Take turns, follow the prompts and see where the game takes you. It can be silly, flirty and unpredictable — which is exactly what a good date night should be.
They’re also a great option for couples who want to try new things but aren’t quite sure how to introduce the conversation.
Turn Up the Heat With a Candle
These aren’t just candles for setting the mood.
Soy wax massage candles combine candlelight with massage, making them a perfect addition to a couples night in. Light the candle and allow the wax to melt according to the product instructions, creating warm massage oil that can then be poured onto the skin.
The warm oil adds another sensory element to massage, while the candle itself helps create the atmosphere before the massage has even started.
If you prefer a more traditional massage, massage oils are another easy way to slow things down and focus on each other for a while.
Take turns giving each other a massage, add it to one of your date-night games or simply put the phones away, switch off from everything else and enjoy some uninterrupted time together.
Get the Waterproof Blanket Out
This might be the least romantic-sounding date-night essential until you actually own one.
A waterproof sheet or blanket protects your bed, sofa or other surfaces from massage oils, lubricants and spills, so you can enjoy yourselves without thinking about what is happening to the bedding underneath.
They’re reusable, practical and particularly handy if your date night is about to move beyond massage.
Which brings us nicely to…
Introduce a Couples Toy
If you’ve never used a sex toy together before, date night can be the perfect opportunity to try one.
Couples sex toys are designed to add something extra to what you already enjoy together rather than replace it.
Couples cock rings are a popular starting point, with plenty of options offering multiple vibration settings and additional features designed for both partners. Some styles combine vibration with clitoral suction stimulation, adding another type of sensation to explore together.
You can also find remote and app-controlled cock rings, giving your partner control over different settings and vibration patterns.
If choosing your first couples toy feels slightly intimidating, pick something you’re both curious about and explore it together. Half the fun is discovering what you both enjoy.
Explore Dildos & Strap-Ons Together
Dildos and strap-ons can add even more variety to couples play, with everything from simple designs to highly realistic styles.
If realism appeals to you, realistic penis dildos are available in different lengths, shapes and sizes, while realistic pussy and vulva toys offer another option for couples looking for a more lifelike design.
Strap-ons are another versatile choice for couples, with different harness styles, shapes and sizes available. Adjustable options can be a good place to start if you’re completely new to strap-ons, while couples with more experience can explore different designs to find what suits them.
There’s no need to jump straight to the biggest or most adventurous option. Choose something you’re both comfortable with, take your time and keep a suitable lubricant nearby.
App-Controlled Sex Toys for Long-Distance Couples
Date night doesn’t necessarily have to happen in the same room.
App-controlled sex toys can be a great option for long-distance couples, with compatible toys allowing a partner to control functions through an app even when you’re apart.
Depending on what you both enjoy, you can find app-controlled vibrators, wearable toys, cock rings, love eggs and anal toys, with different vibration patterns, intensities and functions available through the accompanying app.
They’re just as fun when you’re together, too. Giving your partner control adds an element of anticipation because you don’t necessarily know which setting they’ll choose next.
For couples who travel frequently or spend periods of time apart, an app-controlled toy can be an easy way to make a virtual date night a little more interesting.
Explore Anal Toys Together
For couples looking to experiment a little further, anal plugs offer plenty of options, from smaller beginner-friendly designs to vibrating, rotating and remote-controlled toys.
Remote and app-controlled anal plugs can add another playful element when one partner takes control of the settings, while rotating and vibrating designs offer different sensations to explore together.
If you’re new to anal toys, start with a smaller size, use plenty of suitable lubricant, take your time and always choose a toy specifically designed for anal use with a secure flared base.
There’s no need to rush into something more adventurous — experimenting together should be about finding what feels comfortable and enjoyable for both of you.
Try Something Different With Ice Play
If you’re looking for something a little more unusual, ice butt plug moulds offer a completely different take on temperature play.
The reusable moulds allow you to create a frozen plug at home by filling the mould and placing it in the freezer according to the product instructions. Once ready, you have an ice toy that introduces a cold sensation and gradually melts.
Temperature play feels very different from using a conventional toy, so take things slowly and always follow the instructions supplied with the mould.
Add Bondage to the Mix
You don’t need an entire collection of equipment to experiment with bondage.
Something as simple as a blindfold can completely change the experience by adding anticipation. You could introduce restraints, handcuffs, collars and other bondage accessories as you become more adventurous.
Talk about what you’re both comfortable with beforehand, establish boundaries and choose something that appeals to both of you.
Bondage can be as playful or adventurous as you want it to be.
Add Some Flavour
Not everything you introduce to date night needs to be a toy.
Flavoured deep throat sprays for oral sex can be another playful addition, with different flavours available depending on your preference.
You can also try edible massage oils, available in a variety of flavours, combining massage with something a little sweeter. Use them for a relaxing couples massage or add them to your date-night routine alongside flavoured lubricants and other intimate products.
It’s an easy way to introduce something different, playful and delicious without necessarily adding another toy to the collection.
Lube: The Bedside Essential
Whatever else makes it into your date-night plans, don’t overlook personal lubricant.
Lube can make using toys more comfortable and enjoyable, and it’s particularly important for anal play. There are different formulas available for different preferences, so always check that your chosen lubricant is compatible with the material of your toys.
Keep a bottle nearby and it’s one less thing to think about once your date night gets going.
Your Date Night, Your Rules
There’s no formula for the perfect couples night in.
Maybe yours starts with a massage candle and a game. Maybe you’re competitive enough to turn an innocent game of Jenga into chaos. Or perhaps date night is finally the excuse to open that couples toy you’ve both been curious about.
And if you’re in a long-distance relationship, you can still create your own version of date night with an app-controlled toy that lets your partner join in from wherever they are.
You don’t need to try everything at once. Pick something that sounds fun to both of you, forget the usual routine for an evening and see where the night takes you.
Add a Little Extra Spark
Explore our Couples Toys collection and create your own date night, with couples cock rings, app-controlled sex toys, dildos, strap-ons, anal plugs, ice plug moulds, bondage accessories, lubricants, flavoured sprays, waterproof sheets and blankets, adult games, soy wax massage candles, massage oils and more.
Sometimes staying in is considerably more fun than going out.
