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Has anyone tried a couples boudoir photoshoot to rekindle intimacy?

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Beachlover1993 · 30/07/2026 23:52

Has anyone done a couples photoshoot, been with my partner a little while now and hes asked about a boudoir style shoot together to spuce things up a bit as lets face it things do settle down after the initial excitement of a new relationship. Im a little bit nervous but also curious

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QuokkaCutie · 31/07/2026 09:45

SingForYourDinner · 31/07/2026 09:11

Yes, OP, get your 'fella' to ask what exactly his 'spruce up' will consist of. Chest and back waxing? Fake tan? Public hair waxed into a heart shape? Turkey teeth? And what will his sexy boudoir outfit consist of? Just how committed to this is he?

Because I'd expect at least this much commitment:

I’ll be suggesting this to my DP….😆

Hotupnorth · 31/07/2026 09:46

I don't understand how it would improve intimacy tbh. Are you both body beautiful as I can't see two middle aged bod types, even in soft focus doing it lol

It all sounds very 80s and cheesy but whatever floats your boat.

Hotupnorth · 31/07/2026 09:46

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:31

Yes hotels i wss thinking may be more relaxed, maybe more intimate

Kinky!

PrettyLittleRose · 31/07/2026 09:47

SilverPink · 31/07/2026 09:45

Leicester. The most unsexy place I can think of 😆

Poor Leicester! 😆

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:47

I guessing she was a single lady

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MonstrousRegimentRocks · 31/07/2026 09:47

SilverPink · 31/07/2026 09:45

Leicester. The most unsexy place I can think of 😆

Their car parks are legendary.
Brilliant thought... 💡
You could both dress as Richard III.
Medieval vibes.

MsGreying · 31/07/2026 09:47

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:25

He works away so we dont have the fireworks every night, but he gets back ive got no issues with his sexual fireworks, hes a good lover tbh

So what's lacking that makes him want to suggest this?

Does he wants some wnak material for when he's away?

If you think he's a good lover and have no issue with his sexual fireworks (Whatever that means) then what are you getting out of it?

I'd read his request as he's bored of you and he wants some nice photos for taking away with him.

If it's genuinely about intimacy then just dedicate a weekend to each other and let your relationship shine by you sharing time, food and love together.

If you need a photo of it then you're doing it wrong.

LoafofSellotape · 31/07/2026 09:49

I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face, it's very 1980's.

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:50

It was on a beach in the late evening, a photographer was working in the hotel and offered chance to take some pictures so we agreed and walked down to the beach and found a place there, low light, work realky well

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Bitbloweyoutthere · 31/07/2026 09:51

I just don't get it. I'd always be looking at them and thinking: but I don't look like that in real life. And then a bit depressed that it takes lighting, soft focus and lingerie to look good.
Guessing the end result will look something like the covers of mummy- porn books.
Are you going for a theme? Cowboys seem to be in at the minute.

MonstrousRegimentRocks · 31/07/2026 09:51

Do you think it's for Brian (or whatever his name is) to show to his mates?

principalskinna · 31/07/2026 09:51

How bloody awful. I love this. It's so bad.

MonstrousRegimentRocks · 31/07/2026 09:52

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:50

It was on a beach in the late evening, a photographer was working in the hotel and offered chance to take some pictures so we agreed and walked down to the beach and found a place there, low light, work realky well

So did you make money from the photographer sharing the images?

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:53

The sexual fireworks was another comment not mine, we just think it maybe fun and yeah he may well tske something away ive not got any problem with that

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MyDarlingRose · 31/07/2026 09:53

I’d feel like he was saying I needed a makeover to be sexually attractive to him anymore tbh.

Although tbh a photo of my husband trying to look sultry would probably give me the giggles more than the horn. Affected sexy is always stupid looking.

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:54

No we paid him, it wasnt that much to be honest

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Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:56

I know he does not think that, went he gets back home hes very affectionate, this is something kinda exciting to lookforward to, maybe push the boundries and gain a bit more body confidence

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MsGreying · 31/07/2026 09:59

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:56

I know he does not think that, went he gets back home hes very affectionate, this is something kinda exciting to lookforward to, maybe push the boundries and gain a bit more body confidence

You do know you don't need a photographer to make yourselves feel loved and cherished?

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 10:02

Thats a really nice comment thank you, he does love and cherish me, were just trying to add some further sparkle the holiday experience really had a positive effect. He doesnt tell me what to do so not controlling or anything like that

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Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 10:07

We both look after ourselves ok ive got the odd bit i would like toned up but generally im comfortable with my body, he also feels the same

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PaterPower · 31/07/2026 10:07

Is this actually ‘boudoir’ or is it closer to soft porn?

The more you describe it, the more it sounds like a scenario where your ‘fella’ arrives in just a tool belt to fix the fridge.

Wouldn’t it be cheaper just to film yourselves having sex?

StressyMcStressFace · 31/07/2026 10:10

MonstrousRegimentRocks · 31/07/2026 09:45

I do hope that was her final wish.

Sadly I doubt it. She died very suddenly

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 10:11

Thats not the impression i have, im fairly open minded so have no issues with my body as such. Im ok with lingerie so i was thinking of starting off with lingerie and maybe smart cadual for him. There can be change of outfits anyway

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Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 10:20

Bitbloweyoutthere · 31/07/2026 09:51

I just don't get it. I'd always be looking at them and thinking: but I don't look like that in real life. And then a bit depressed that it takes lighting, soft focus and lingerie to look good.
Guessing the end result will look something like the covers of mummy- porn books.
Are you going for a theme? Cowboys seem to be in at the minute.

I guess it depends on how confident and comfortable you are with your own body

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TheTikiTurnip · 31/07/2026 10:20

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 09:44

I do kinda get that, but we are both behind the idea, im kinda finding the idea more exiciting the more i get used to it.

Is he a lot older than you? How long have you been together?

Because honestly it sounds like hes been doing a fair bit of persuading.