When was the last time you really played with your partner? 

Not the “Whose turn is it to do dishes” kind of play – we’re talking about full-on flirty banter, shared laughs, and maybe a little competitive streak that ends in kissing, not keeping score. Life gets busy, and connection can slip into cruise control mode. 

But here’s your reminder: love is supposed to be fun. That’s why we’re obsessed with our newest release: The Hot Seat: Couples Edition – a flirtatious little game that’s all about nostalgia, spilling secrets, and sparking connection (with a few giggles and blushes along the way).

But the fun doesn’t stop there – keep reading for even more playful ideas, date night inspo, and simple, sexy ways to reconnect with your partner in everyday life.

Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner: Let the Games Begin

First up: a game that’s equal parts cheeky and charming – The Hot Seat: Couples Edition is about to be your go-to for frisky fun, and one of our favorite new ways to reconnect with your partner. 

Think of it as part trivia, part truth-or-dare, and 100% designed to bring you closer (and maybe a little hotter under the collar). With three flirty categories and dry-erase boards perfect for daring guesses and witty comebacks, this game serves up instant chemistry and meaningful connection in every round. 

Here’s how the fun begins: Take turns pulling a card, scribble down your answer in secret, then reveal and see who really knows their stuff (and who’s just guessing). Score a point for every right match – first to ten wins… or toss the scoreboard and just enjoy where the game takes you.

Category 1: Our Love Story

Cue the warm fuzzies. This round is all about looking back on the moments that made you fall in love in the first place. 

Want a sneak peek? Here are some sample questions straight from The Hot Seat:

• What is the first thing I noticed about you? 
• What was my most embarrassing moment we’ve shared together?
  
  

Category 2: All About Me

Cue the “Wait, you still don’t know my favorite pizza topping?!” These questions test how well you know each other’s quirks, likes, and daily habits. 

Here’s a little taste of what this category has in store:

• What is my go-to comfort food?
• What is my biggest fear?

Category 3: In the Bedroom

Cue the blushes – and maybe unbutton the collar. These cards dive into sexy preferences, turn-ons, and a little bedroom trivia. 

Ready to play? Here’s a tempting teaser of what’s coming up (and it’s definitely not all vanilla):

• What’s my ideal time of day for sex?
• What would be my ideal role-play situation?
  

MENTIONABLES PROTIP:Want to make it extra fun? Pair game night with dinner and dessert... or ditch the dinner and show up in something lacy from Mentionables. (Games + lingerie = a winning combo.) Slip into our Southern Soiree summer collection featuring lemon chiffon (because yellow lingerie is the color of the season) and mint julep – fresh, flirty, and guaranteed to turn game night into a whole event.

Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner: Nostalgia Nights – Date Like You Used To

The sweetest memories have a way of stirring up all the feels. Why not revisit the moments that made you fall head over heels? If you're looking for fun and meaningful ways to reconnect with your partner, take a sweet (and maybe slightly steamy) stroll down memory lane with these throwback date ideas designed to bring back the butterflies.

Let the good times roll – these prompts are here to help you plan a night full of connection and chemistry:

• Relive your first date, but this time with zero nerves and better outfits (including some classy lingerie for later).
• Visit your proposal spot and earn bonus points for recreating the moment.
• Bring your honeymoon home by picking a destination and turning your bedroom into a themed escape – tropical drinks, creamy gelato, or a swoon-worthy Parisian playlist included. And don’t forget to dress the part: silk boxers, high-waist panties, corset tops, a sultry teddy, or a dainty babydoll to immerse in the experience fully. 
• Print old pics, light candles, and tell each other your favorite “remember when” stories.

Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner: Emotional Intimacy – Feel All the Feels

Emotional intimacy is one of the most important ways to reconnect with your partner – it builds trust, deepens love, and keeps you feeling close through all of life’s ups and downs. Without it, couples can drift apart; with it, you stay connected as lovers, teammates, and true partners.

Here are a few simple but powerful connection rituals to try out:

• Start a “3 Things I Love About You” tradition (write it on the mirror, whisper it during pillow talk).
• Try a 5-minute eye-gazing session – awkward? Yes. Intimate? Very.
• Use "The Hot Seat" or our Let’s Reconnect cards to spark deeper convos – maybe one card a night at dinner… or in bed.

Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner: Let’s Talk (and Touch) Sexy Connection

Two of the quickest and most impactful ways to reconnect with your partner are through heartfelt conversation and deliberate touch. Sometimes, a meaningful chat or a lingering embrace does more for your bond than any grand gesture – reminding you both that you’re truly seen, heard, and cherished. These shared moments also release oxytocin, the “love hormone,” which helps your brain associate your partner with calm, safety, and deep affection.

Try out a few of these subtle ways to build that simmering energy:

• Incorporate touch into everyday life: back rubs while brushing teeth, holding hands while out and about, or a playful pat on the backside.
• Roleplay a memory – show up to dinner pretending to “meet for the first time.”
• Touch base with each other during the day when apart, sharing a quick peek into what’s on your agenda.
• Morning and evening rituals, like a hug and a kiss goodbye every morning, and a “Goodnight” or “I love you” before going to sleep. 
• Set up a “No Kids, No Phones” night where the only entertainment is each other.

Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner: Little Daily Habits That Build Big Connection

Because connection doesn’t only happen on game night.

Usually, the best ways to reconnect with your partner are in the small, simple, but consistent gestures that keep the spark alive. Research shows that couples who make time for playful, heartfelt daily habits tend to stay more emotionally and physically connected, leading to a more satisfying relationship overall.

Some ideas could include:

• A “Just Because” Compliment: Once a day, surprise your partner with a compliment – about their butt, their parenting, or how they make French toast just right. Keep it genuine and unexpected. Try leaving flirty or funny notes in surprising places (think: bathroom mirror or lunchbox).
• The 30-Second Massage Swap: Every day, take 30 seconds to rub their shoulders, feet, or back. The physical touch builds connection, and it might just lead to more.
• Bedtime Touchpoint: Even if you’re too tired for a full conversation (or anything else), make a habit of connecting before sleep: hold hands, cuddle for two minutes, or just say “I’m grateful for you.”
• “This Made Me Think of You” Soundtrack: Drop a song in a shared sexy playlist with a note about why it reminded you of them. Slow burn or steamy? Your call. Starting a shared playlist of songs that remind you of each other, and playing it during everyday routines.
• 1 Memory a Day: Sending a spontaneous “remember this?” photo or memory via text. Each day, text your partner a throwback photo or memory. Bonus points if it’s embarrassing or extra sweet.
• The 6-Second Kiss Rule: Creating a shared ritual, like a hug and kiss goodbye, before leaving for the day. Give each other a real kiss – none of that quick peck business. Just 6 intentional seconds can create a surprising spark (thank you, Dr. Gottman!).

Game On, Lingerie On: Your New Favorite Ways to Reconnect With Your Partner

Say goodbye to the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine – it’s time to discover exciting ways to reconnect with your partner that actually make your hearts (and maybe a few other things) race. Whether you’re reminiscing about your love story, blushing through bedroom confessions, or cracking up over who really leaves the empty toilet paper roll, The Hot Seat: Couples Edition is your new favorite way to flirt, laugh, and truly reconnect.

And if you really want to set the mood – and the room – on fire? Pair game night with something lacy, silky, and very unwrappable from Mentionables. Because while the box is nice, the real gift is the playful questions, lingering touches, and a little lingerie magic inside.

Ready to turn up the heat? Grab our newest game, slip into something sexy, and let the reconnection begin.

What’s one memory from your love story you’d love to relive – or rewrite – as one of your favorite ways to reconnect with your partner?