If you’ve been married more than a few years, you’d probably love to spice up your marriage. But then you realize that the thought of pursuing a sexier and more intimate marriage just seems daunting.  And a little bit exhausting.

You start to think – What if I don’t know what to do?  Or how to do it?  And where will I find the time?

Fortunately, figuring out ways to spice up your marriage, enjoy a fun sex life, and create a more intimate marriage doesn’t have to be complicated or take a lot of time. Even the busiest wife and mom can do it.

And you can do it too, even if you feel like the spice level in your life and marriage is pretty bland!

The key is not to try to change a bunch of things all at once. Instead, take one small step and do one fun, sexy or spicy thing this week, then do another next week and another the next. Let them build up over time and become a regular part of your marriage.

Pretty soon you’ll know (and be using) a dozen different ideas to spice up your marriage!

If you’re ready to give it a try, here are 18 simple ideas for adding some spice to your marriage.  Give one of these, or any fun and sexy activity, a try this week. (Includes  affiliate links.)

1. Take a shower together.

You don’t have to have sex in the shower, which can be kind of tricky (but you could give it a try!). Instead, just relax and enjoy each other’s bodies.

2. Give him a full body massage.

Start at the top and work your way down. Or ask him to give you one.

3. Have sex at a different time of day.

Try it one morning or after a Sunday afternoon nap, for example.

4. Read a sex-positive book or blog and try one thing you learn from it.

The authors and resources listed on my Sex and Marriage Resources page share lots of fun ways to spice up your marriage. And the CalmHealthySexy shop has ebooks, checklists and printables that are designed to help you spice up your marriage and have more fun with your husband.

5. Make love somewhere other than your bedroom.

The living room? The guest room? The family room? Sometimes all you need is just a slightly different location! Or start making out in another room, then move to your bedroom to ramp things up.

6. Flirt with him.

Remember the things you did when you were dating?  Do those things.  Wink at him from across the room.  Play with his hair.  Pinch his butt when he walks by.  Kiss him passionately.  Build him up and let him know you still think he’s special.

7. Disconnect from your devices and social media and focus on each other.

Declare a device-free evening and spend time re-connecting after a busy day. Do this regularly, because our devices really detract from our time together and intimacy with our husbands (and the other people in our lives.

8. Do something unexpected.

Send the children to a friend’s house for dinner, then spend a few hours together at home.  Or arrange for a babysitter and book an inexpensive local hotel room.  No babysitter or money?  Get the kids in bed early, then watch a movie together and make out like teenagers. 

9. Try a new position.

It might be exciting, or it may not work out very well.  Either way, have fun with it and enjoy your time together.  Check out the Christian Nymphos position page for ideas. 

10. Change the tempo of your lovemaking.

If things usually move along quickly, slow the pace and enjoy every touch and movement.  If your lovemaking is usually slow and deliberate, pick up the pace and try a “hot and heavy/let me rip your clothes off” approach! 

11. Spice up your language.

Say some things to your husband that stretch your sexual language “comfort zone.”  This is hard for many women, but even slightly more risque communication about sex can boost your interest and give him a real thrill. 

12. Send your husband some sexy texts or emails.

If it’s too hard to say something sexy, write it instead. 

13. Wear something that makes you feel confident and sexy.

If that seems hard for you (and I think it does for most women!), check out some ideas for boosting your sexual confidence and feeling sexy. Or experiment with scents or essential oils that are known for boosting sensuality, such as ylang ylang  or a  sensuous floral blend. You may want to check out my new ebook – Guide to Romantic Essential Oils. 

14. Explore something you think will help you feel sexy, but that you haven’t tried yet.

For example, I’m intrigued by the possibilities of corsets! I’ve never owned one or even tried one on, but I’m giving a corset serious consideration.  Also aprons – those sheer or lacy vintage half-aprons that tie at the waist. Or really sexy high heels or jewelry. Anything that’s different for you and would help you feel sexy is great.

15. Plan a date that facilitates sex and intimacy.

Some dates don’t facilitate sex and intimacy; for example, a heavy restaurant meal at 9:00 pm is going to put most of us to sleep, not get us in the mood for something spicy!  So plan a date that leaves both of you feeling relaxed, refreshed and in the mood. 

16. Play a sexy game.

Either an intimate game for couples or just a sexy version of a regular game (Twister, poker!). 

17. Do something you did early in your marriage, but haven’t done for a while.

Think back to the early days of your relationship or marriage. What did you do then that you don’t do now? What added fun, novelty or excitement to your relationship? Pick one of those things and do it now.

18. Pack a picnic lunch or dinner with bite-size foods.

Such as strawberries, grapes, cubes of cheese, small sandwiches and tiny cakes.  Head to a secluded area of a park or other outdoor location and spread out your blanket, then feed each other bites.  Let it be a sensuous activity that leads to other sensuous activities!  (But head home before making love!)