Before we begin creating our romantic Valentine’s Day bedroom ambiance, we need a really quick review. Do you remember what your five senses are? Sight, Sound, Touch, Smell and Taste. Okay, now that we have that out of the way I am going to show you how to use these five senses to put an exclamation point ending on your romantic Valentine’s Day.

Let’s start with your sense of smell since this is usually the first thing we are aware of when we enter a room (or even prior to entering a room). It is really easy to create a romantic aroma in our bedroom because there are an endless array of aromatherapy candles and incense. So pick your favorite scented candle(s) and light it up! We are, after all, still mammals and our sense of smell triggers all sorts of chemical reactions in the brain that arouse our sensuality.

As we enjoy a romantic aroma in our bedroom, we (almost) simultaneously take in the sights of our surroundings. When you are creating a romantic setting, romantic lighting is an absolute must! My preference is to keep all electrical lights off and use only candles. But you might prefer the effervescent glow of a salt crystal lamp or the dimness of light provided by putting a pink shade or scarf over your lampshade.

Besides needing the appropriate lighting in your bedroom, you must remove all the clutter. You shouldn’t be doing work in your bedroom to begin with – (it is a bedroom – not a work room – but that is a discussion left for another day). So out with the clutter and in with the romantic lighting.

Tactile stimulation, more commonly referred to as touch, is essential for putting us in a romantic mood. Therefore, I suggest cozy pillows, soft silky sheets, and maybe a fuzzy throw rug. But the crown in the jewel here is rose petals sprinkled on and around the bed – need I say more?

Now who doesn’t love a little music in the form of Marvin Gaye to create a romantic ambiance in your bedroom? I don’t even have to mention his classic love song, you are already singing it to yourself (“Let’s Get It On, you know what I’m talking ‘bout”). It doesn’t matter who your favorite recording artist is, have background music playing in your bedroom at a soft low volume. Remember, you don’t want to have to yell over the music to have a conversation with your partner. If you are not a music lover, try having the sound of ocean waves breaking on the shore – or anything that relaxes you and gets you in the mood. You can figure this out.

Last but not least – let’s talk about how taste adds to the ambiance of your romantic bedroom. Have a bottle of wine and/or champagne chilling by the bedside along with some chocolate s and/or chocolate covered strawberries – you get the idea. Chocolate is known to be an aphrodisiac so that is why I suggest it, but any type of your favorite food and/or drinks will do.

There are plenty more ways you can use your five senses to create a romantic bedroom ambiance. Create your own or go with mine. Whatever puts an exclamation point on the end of your Valentine’s Day (night) is a go!

Rekindle Romance and Happiness in Your Relationship,

Dr. Patty Ann
www.relationshiptoolbox.com

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