Spice up the Ham and Intimacy This Thanksgiving!

Here we are again. When we enjoy the part of the year where we reunite with family and loved ones to enjoy food. We look forward to eating the foods we love, cooked and seasoned with love. Let's keep the creativity alive and spice up our favorite foods with a dash of intimacy in the kitchen. Divorce data proves that intimate relationships have been falling apart for the last 20 years. It is important to sustain pleasure in intimate relationships. Most people are too busy struggling with survival requirements. Yet the quality of our closest relationships is often what gives life its primary meaning. We recognize that infants need to be held and touched. They literally fail to thrive without emotional and physical closeness with another human being. This need for connection never goes away throughout our lives. So... when you think of your ideal romantic intimate setting... what exactly is IT that makes it ideal? Take advantage of this opportunity this Thanksgiving to get even more closer to your partner. Below are a few products and tips to help you.

Set the ambiance for intimacy by creating a lighting effect and scent that elevates your mood. In a study, researchers found that smelling the vanilla scent uplifted participants feelings of joy and relaxation. Lower levels of light create a relaxing and intimate atmosphere. Although light is an element of design, it is also useful in achieving predetermined emotional responses. Keep the attention of one another basking in a wonderful feeling. Talk about food cooked with love!

There is nothing more sensual than having a glass of wine to relax the mood. Listed as one of the top ten aphrodisiacs for love is red wine! Wine has many benefits to your health including strengthening your heart and possibly lowering the risk of diabetes. In the department of attractiveness is where wine shines as well. Bring out your inner sexiness with wine! Studies confirm that as you relax with a glass of wine, your facial muscles loosen, your pupils dilate, and your face flushes ever-so-cutely—all evolutionary desirable traits to potential mates. Some recipes even have wine as an ingredient! Does your secret ingredient include wine? Add it to your dish! Fact: Red-wine contains procyanidins, which protect against heart disease.

Can't cook? Well that's not a problem at all! This can be a bonus to bonding while cooking. How so? A recipe book! Planning a meal and cooking it together takes cooperation and communication. You can share the labor and the fruits of it! Intimacy involves both emotional and physical closeness and openness. This also gives you more time together to enjoy the process of cooking. Check out the recipe book below to start out with if you do not own one. It's full of great healthy recipes!

Ahhhh... Music! One thing is certain, music definitely changes the atmosphere of a room! Whether it's country music or R&B, music awakens emotions. When we satisfy our desire to eat, sleep or reproduce, our brain releases dopamine. Dopamine is a neurochemical involved when we experience reward and pleasure. This chemical is also released when we listen to music. A good playlist is essential and will only increase any and all emotional undertones and physical sensations. It has been discovered that listening to music helps us narrow our attention to the task at hand. Prioritize music as an integral part of the intimate experience this Thanksgiving!