Ring in the new year with fireworks: 10 sexy resolutions for a fiery 2026

New Year’s resolutions are everywhere. Exercise more, eat healthier, spend less time on your phone. All very well, but let’s be honest: they rarely involve sex, desire or pleasure. And surprisingly, there’s often still a lot to gain there.

You really don’t have to suddenly become someone else between the sheets. No big plans, no complicated rules. Small adjustments often do more than you think. Saying what you want a little more often, doubting a little less and just see what happens. More fun is often more than enough. The new year is a good time to reflect on that. These sexy resolutions are practical, achievable and mostly meant to enter 2026 with more pleasure and less hassle.

Stop faking it
Maybe you already don’t do that anymore, great. But if you sometimes fake an orgasm to keep things ‘fun’, stop doing that. It doesn’t help anyone. Say what works, or what doesn’t. That conversation is often more exciting than faking it.

Write an erotic story
A memory that sticks with you or a fantasy your mind keeps returning to. Write it down. For yourself. Or to share if you like. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just honest.

Ask yourself more often: would I like to get in the mood?
The quick answer to the question “Do you feel like it?” is often no. But desire rarely arises instantly. By asking yourself that second question, you give space to curiosity. Sometimes that changes everything.

Don’t always ‘finish’ sex
The quick answer to the question “Do you feel like it?” is often no. But desire rarely arises instantly. By asking yourself that second question, you give space to curiosity. Sometimes that changes everything.

Breaking your pattern
Sex often follows a fixed script. Same time, same order, same ending. That safe’s and familiar, but can also become a bit predictable. Breaking your pattern doesn’t have to mean that you have to change everything. It can be as simple as making small choices. A different time of day. A different pace. Taking a little longer or starting faster. Maybe stopping where you normally continue, or continuing where you normally stop.

Really act out your favorite fantasy this year
Don’t immediately focus on the fantasy itself, but on the feeling behind it. If you dream of a threesome, is it about extra attention, multiple hands or the feeling of being desired? When you fantasize about an exciting place, is it about the risk or the thought of someone watching? By understanding what turns you on exactly, it’ll often be much easier to create that feeling. Sometimes even at home, without literally having to execute the entire fantasy. That makes desire more practical and achievable.

Make your bedroom sexy
Your bedroom is more than a place to sleep. With a few simple adjustments, you can turn it into a space where sex automatically gets more attention. Think warmer lights, nice bedding  or a mirror in a spot where you’d like to see yourself. It doesn’t have to be perfect, as long as the room invites you to stay, relax and get in the mood.

Doing something together for the first time
Not every couple starts everything together. And that’s exactly why it can be surprisingly fun to consciously look for a joint first time. Something you both haven’t done before, but are curious about. Think about what that could be for you. A visit to a swingers’ club, sex in a place which gives you the thrill of almost getting caught, or introducing a toy like a butt plug. It’s not about how exciting it sounds, but about the feeling of discovering something new together.