Summer's here bringing with it sunshine, evenings spent in the local beer garden and - surprisingly - not that much sex.
A new survey has revealed that the hotter months are far from being steamy for couples, with just 13% of people saying they'll be more adventurous in bed.
The research, which was conducted by Durex, also lifted the lid on something of a sexual black hole among Brits - regardless of the season.
One fifth of people surveyed said their sex life hadn’t improved in the last year and a shocking one in 10 people (11%) said they haven’t tried anything new in the bedroom for over six years.
What's more, a pitiful 5% of people said they'd spend more time with their partner this summer.
But sex and relationships expert, Alix Fox, says regardless of whether you feel up to it or not, you should make the most of sex.
"It’s easy for couples to fall into a predictable routine in their intimate lives: convenience, lack of time or just force of habit are the main culprits for taking the sizzle out of sex," she says.
"But since summer tends to raise people’s spirits and energy levels, it’s the ideal season to try some sensual new tricks and techniques together, and revitalise an important part of your relationship that may have accidentally become more ‘mind-numbing’ than ‘mind-blowing’."
"Shake any staleness out of your sex life, and wake your sense of experimentation out of hibernation,” says Fox.
"You don’t necessarily have to do anything wildly complicated or scarily daring to transform lovemaking from ‘mildly mundane’ to ‘jubilantly joyous’; something as straightforward as giving a tube of pleasure gel a whirl can act as a refresher and open you and your partner up to further thrilling experiences."
20 Tips To Make Sex Great
Don't be afraid to dress up...(01 of20)
Open Image ModalGet to know yourself...(02 of20)
Open Image ModalThe spotlight's on you...(03 of20)
Open Image ModalRedbook magazine suggests another way to get to know your partner's body and what they like done to it. Take turns with a torch, or your phone light, shining it on the part of your body you want your partner to concentrate on. It can be anywhere, and for as long as the light shines on it, your partner is obligated to focus their attention there, with kisses and strokes etc. (credit:Nisian Hughes via Getty Images)
Take a bath...(04 of20)
Open Image ModalGive a massage, get a massage...(05 of20)
Open Image ModalA good way to get intimate and learn each others bodies without pressure, massage is a great way to lead in to sex. Using massage as foreplay can slow down the pace while increasing excitement, and feels good for both men and women. (credit:FRANCK FIFE via Getty Images)
Make yourself anticipate...(06 of20)
Open Image ModalBuild the anticipation by setting yourself some rules. Don't get undressed straight away when engaging in foreplay and revel in the excitement of when you finally will get to undress your partner and let them undress you. If you want to take it a step further then don't let either of you reach orgasm for a set amount of time. Maybe engage in oral sex and foreplay for longer than you would normally, and pull back before you reach the brink. This can help the orgasm you eventually reach feel way more intense. (credit:Jonathan Knowles via Getty Images)
Touch everything...(07 of20)
Open Image ModalThe power of touch sometimes gets forgotten in the haste to climax. Erogenous zones are everywhere and can stimulate in ways you can't imagine. Don't just touch with your hands, rub your body against your partners, especially sensitive areas like nipples, to get full-body pleasure. (credit:Andreas Kuehn via Getty Images)
Make missionary amazing...(08 of20)
Open Image ModalMissionary is one of the hardest positions for women to reach climax in, because clitoral orgasm is much more commonly achieved than through penetration. Adjust yourself so your partner shifts upwards about two inches, and wrap your legs around his thighs. Keep adjusting until your clitoris is resting against his pubic bone - now when he thrusts, you'll get clitoral stimulation as well. Win win! (credit:pixitive via Getty Images)
Switch roles...(09 of20)
Open Image ModalMixing things up is always exciting, and switching roles in the bedroom can give you a whole new perspective. If you're usually the dominant one, lie back, relax and let your partner take charge. If you're normally more passive, why not tie your partner down (consensually, of course) and take over for a change. (credit:Nisian Hughes via Getty Images)
Communicate...(10 of20)
Open Image ModalLocation, location, location!(11 of20)
Open Image ModalSex isn't just for the bedroom, and changing location can help to keep things fresh. If you and your partner are particularly adventurous, make it a challenge to think of new places. If not, try to mix it up within the home, maybe starting with some classics like shower sex. (credit:Pixland via Getty Images)
Be hungry for it...(12 of20)
Open Image ModalDitch the jammies...(13 of20)
Open Image ModalTry sleeping nude. If you're set against the idea, why not try sleeping in underwear instead of pyjamas and see how it feels to be skin-on-skin with your partner. Chances are that you'll gain intimacy and become more comfortable with one another, as well as yourself. (credit:Voyagerix via Getty Images)
Set the mood...(14 of20)
Open Image ModalMood lighting can be a life-saver if you're shy or self-conscious, but it can also be incredibly sensual and erotic. So light some candles and put some smooth jazz on, you'll be in the mood in no time. (credit:Edward Smith/EMPICS Entertainment)
Read up...(15 of20)
Open Image ModalWork out for better sex...(16 of20)
Open Image ModalBeing pumped up and fit can help your sex life by increasing stamina and enjoyment of the physical side of things. More specifically, kegel exercises - which work your pelvic floor - can lead to better sensation during sex (as well as other health benefits).To identify your kegel muscles, stop your urine mid-stream. That's the action you want to simulate when you're not peeing. It's an activity you can then do anywhere, without anyone knowing, even incorporating kegel weights if you want the extra challenge. It can also lead to arousal as you focus on clenching and relaxing the muscles, as these are some of the muscles that contract during orgasm. (credit:Sam Edwards via Getty Images)
Experiment with a blindfold...(17 of20)
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Open your eyes...(18 of20)
Open Image ModalOn the other hand, try keeping your eyes open. As with kissing it can be tempting to shut your eyes during intercourse, as it's a very vulnerable, intimate time. And that's exactly why you shouldn't. If you watch your partner climax, you'll see exactly what you do to them and it'll give you intense satisfaction. Plus, you get to share in the intimacy and vulnerability, bringing you closer together. (credit:SolStock via Getty Images)
Play together...(19 of20)
Open Image ModalUsing vibrators doesn't have to be a one player game. Either let your partner watch you pleasure yourself with one, let him take the helm or invest in one you can use together. Vibrating cock rings are good for couples as they inhibit blood flow out of the penis, prolonging his pleasure, and vibrate on the clitoris, enhancing yours. (credit:JOHANNES EISELE via Getty Images)
Cuddle up(20 of20)
Open Image ModalThere a few things you can do to spice things up when it comes to sexy time, says Tammy Nelson, who is also a sex and relationships expert.
In a blog on The Huffington Post, she writes: "Great sex is planned. Sometimes couples think that only spontaneous sex is great sex. Not true.
"Making a date for sex can create what I call 'sexual anticipation' which, for women, creates more desire for sex."
She also says that it's implicit that you state what you want when it comes to sex.
"Sex does improve dramatically when you can tell your partner what you desire in bed. Don't expect them to read your mind, they can't," she adds.
Nelson also believes that sex doesn't necessarily have to be about throwing one another across the room and performing miraculous acrobatic feats.
"You don't have to sling your partner around the bed or jump around like maniacs to have great sex," she explains.
"In fact, sometimes it's even more sexy to force yourselves to relax and enjoy one position, to hold it longer than you would normally enjoy."
Well there you have it. Now get out there and have some sex.