On A ‘Role'

Give your monotonous sex life a boost by slipping into another character

- Radhika Sathe-Patwardhan

Itching to bring ‘sexy’ back into your sex life? While there are umpteen ways to do so, roleplay lets you act out your kinkiest fantasies, and thus, is a hot favourite. According to a survey on Indian millennials by a video content brand, 54 per cent female respondents expressed their interest in roleplay.

The act enables you to be ‘someone else’ while having sex, and offers you the freedom of exploring your sexuality completely. “Roleplay can enhance fun and playfulness between the sheets. It also breaks the monotony in the bedroom,” says sexual health doctor Dr Rajendra Sathe, Pune.

Hairstylist Sunaina Sharma*, 26, Noida, agrees. She states that roleplaying has given her sex life the necessary boost, and she looks forward to trying various roles with her partner. We bring you a few ways in which you can spice things up.

Figure fantasies

Before you dive into the world of roleplay, figure out exactly what you want and the boundaries you are comfortable with. Ask yourself what your goal is, and how far do you want to take it. Are you okay with only channelling your inner actress or do you want to go the whole nine yards with costumes, props, et al? Discover which ‘character’ you want to play.