How to Keep an Office Romance Out of the Office

People have mixed feelings about office romances. Some say they should never occur, while others can see some of the benefits of office romances. If you are involved in an office romance, here’s how to keep your working and personal relationship separate.

How to Keep an Office Romance Out of the Office: Professionalism

One of the drawbacks of engaging in an office romance is that professionalism is often compromised, as couples bring their relationship into work with them. But a couple who work together and are dating, or who are married, should maintain the same high level of professionalism that they did before their relationship began. Couples should avoid displays of affection and other actions that can compromise their professional standing in the eyes of their colleagues and management.

How to Keep an Office Romance Out of the Office: No Nicknames

Many couples like to call each other by preferred nicknames that only they know of. But if they are involved in an office romance, they need to refrain from doing so at work and stick with calling each other by their names. This point also ties in with the need to maintain a high level of professionalism at work. It is hard to do so when the whole office knows of your nicknames for one another and makes fun of you while your backs are turned.

How to Keep an Office Romance Out of the Office: Keep Arguments at Home

A big no-no for couples involved in an office romance is bringing arguments into the workplace. Disagreements, arguments and unsettled domestic affairs do not belong in the workplace and should be kept private. No one wants to hear a couple arguing over the coffee machine in the office and learning of their latest personal dispute. The workplace is not an extension of a couple’s private life. It is a completely different arena. Couples who keep their personal disagreements separate from work and still continue to work productively together are more likely to have a successful working and professional relationship.

Office romances can fail miserably, which will then have lasting repercussions at work, but they can also flourish and lead to marriage. Successful office romances are kept out of the workplace. A dating or a married
couple who work together must always be aware of the need to be professional at work, avoid private nicknames and keep arguments at home. Keeping an office romance in its place will go a long way to achieving acceptance at work from work colleagues, as well as management.

Saucy Facts and Figures About the Things That Get Us Going!

A hot topic of conversation is always sex and how to have a much fun as possible while doing it! We think about sex all the time and it is certainly a common interest between us all! Here are some naughty facts and figures about the things that really get us going! Have a look and see how you measure up!

• We all love to improve our sex life with some naughty extras – the top three sexual enhancers were pornography, massage oils, and lubricants.
• The most common place for addults to have sex outside their bedroom in “in the car” (50%)., second is “toilets” (39%), third is “parents bedroom” (36%), and bringing up the rear is “in the park” (31%).
• Everybody gets horny during the day and 15% of people have had sex at work. Another 2% say they have joined the mile high club.
• Are you getting enough? One in five adults have sex 3-4 times a week and 5% have sex once a day.
• Globally, on average people are having sex a 103 times a year. Men are the least satisfied with how often they have sex. 41% say they want it more frequently, compared to just 29% of women.
• 44% of adults claim to be happy with their sex lives and 45% of the population say they are open minded towards sex.
• 44% of adults worldwide have had a one night stand, with 22% claiming to have had an extra marital affair.
• Almost 4 in 10 people worldwide (39%) like to be inspired and are looking for new ideas about sex, while only 7% believe their sex life is monotonous.

Relight the Fire in the Bedroom

We all love sex and love nothing more than to feel the heat and excitement in the bedroom. Sometimes things can get a little quiet between the sheets. This can happen in all sorts of relationships. Here are some helpful tips to have you back on track in no time!

Is there a problem?

Having a mismatched sex drive with your partner is very common, more so the further along you are in the relationship. The average married couple only have sex once every two weeks; many of them do feel fulfilled! If you feel satisfied with the amount of sexual activity you have then you are happy with your sex, if you feel frustrated then it’s time to look at the problem and see what you can do about it! Talk about it, maybe you can come up with an easy solution like more oral sex and stimulation for the partner needing more.

Zzzzz…

Feeling tired? Your levels of sexual desire can be affected by how tired you feel. Been working too hard? Hitting the gym a little too much? Lack of stamina can cause a drop in your libido. Instead of rushing like mad from the office to hit the gym on time, try replacing your iron pumping session with another kind of pumping… sexual activity is also a great way to work out! We are sure you will enjoy it more!

Stranger?

When you first get together with someone, you know little about them and you make a big effort to keep yourself well kempt to keep them interested. It all delves slightly into the fantasy realm; you are thinking positive thoughts and loving the thrill. Why not get that thrill back? Tell each other what will make you more attractive to each other; remind each other of what you like to do in between the sheets. Revive what turns you on.

Feeling stressed?

For most people a bad day at the office is a total passion killer! But a good sex session is the best thing to de-stress yourself with. You may not feel like having sex if you are feeling anxious and wound up, but it is the best thing you could possibly do. Having sex clears the mind and could help you think clearly about your problems.

Is the scene sexy?

Having the TV on in the background, listening to sport and news, the phone ringing, lights blaring out – it’s not the perfect scene to fuel erotica! Sometimes we lead such busy lives we do not have time to relax and get away from everyday stress. Going to bed at night becomes just another chore to be done! Dim the lights, play soothing music, make your surroundings sexy and relaxing. Try and break the routine, spontaneity can always spark passion!

These pointers should have you raring to go in no time! Step back from the situation and see what you can change to get that fire burning again.

Some Saucy Tips on How to Set the Mood

We love getting in the mood and we thought we would discuss some saucy tips to help you set the mood! We all enjoy a bit of naughty spur of the moment fun but sometimes a little preparation really turns up the temperature! Whether you intend to have sex in the bedroom, the living room floor or the kitchen table, preparing the room in advance can enhance the experience. Here are our top tips for setting the mood.

Warm and quiet

Make sure you have put the heating on so it will be warm enough to roll around with no clothes on. Unplug the phone and lock the door to make sure you will not be disturbed.

The look

Make sure you tidy anything distracting away like the ironing or the washing up! Maybe invest in a satin throw; this will help create the mood whenever and wherever.

Love sounds

What do you want to hear while you’re getting a little saucy? What mood do you want to create? For a lively session try something energetic and pumping or for deep, slow sex try something a little more relaxing and ambient. Make sure you avoid distracting lyrics and that you are still able to hear your partner.

The smell

Scent is a good way to create atmosphere. You could burn incense or light scented candles. Make sure you try them out before hand because some can be really overpowering and you don’t want any excuses for a headache!

Setting the mood it a great way to spice up your love life! But don’t forget there is always a time and a place – remember variation is the key to a great sex life!