If you're shy or have trouble expressing your sexual needs, you might find that sexting feels more comfortable than saying your dirty thoughts out loud. While sexting can be a hot way to connect when you’re apart, it can also be super helpful. When there's distance between you, sexting can really keep the connection going, she says.Īccording to a 2020 study of 1,559 adults from The Kinsey Institute about sexual behavior during COVID, sexting was the most common technology-based addition to people’s sex lives in 2020. ' builds anticipation and desire,' Shavonne Jones, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker, tells Bustle. And if you're having trouble getting started, you can always begin by playing a sexting games with your partner. If you're shy, you might even find that it feels way more comfortable to send sexy messages than to say things out loud. And sexting your partner is one of the best ways to go about it. There are plenty of ways to spice things up from afar, and keep your relationship flirty - even if you can't hang out face-to-face.
It can be hard to keep the fire burning in a long-distance relationship, and it's equally difficult to find ways to connect when you're spending time apart.