Summer Lovin': 3 Reasons Why We Love Outdoor Sex

Summertime - a time for backyard barbecues, afternoons at the beach, long floats down rivers, leisurely treks along hiking trails, weekends spent camping and at least a few jumps off the dock. What do all of these things have in common? They are all done outside. Add a little warm weather and your sexiest summer outfit and you might get to thinking about getting done outside yourself.

Outdoor sex is a common sexual fantasy, and it’s no wonder. Between the inherent excitement of a change of venue, the thrill of possibly being seen (a popular fantasy in its own right) and all the yummy tactile sensations mother nature offers, getting it on outside seems like it should be on everyone’s sexual bucket list. But while summer might make us feel universally sexy, some of us just aren't outdoorsy types. Don't worry: You don't have to feel left out. Here are three of the hottest outdoor summer pleasures - and how to recreate them indoors.

The Warm Sun on Your Bare Skin

Why You Love It

Whether it's Vitamin D or a boost to your natural biorhythms, there's no clear answer for why we feel so great when we're bathed in sunlight. One thing's for sure, though: It’s pretty yummy. Sexually speaking, being out in the sun is like a buffet for the senses. From folks running around in bathing suits to the sensual application of sunscreen and a day spent lazing about on a blanket, it's easy to see how being in the sun can get people pretty hot and bothered. Seriously - when else is it ever appropriate to go somewhere with someone wearing almost nothing, rub their body a lot and then lie down next to them in public? No time but the summer. You can practically smell the skin. Of course you want to have sex outside!

How to Recreate It Inside

Whether it's a fear of PDA or a serious mosquito problem, sometimes outside just doesn't deliver. To heat things up indoors, try lighting a fire in the fireplace. In the absence of a fireplace, fire up a space heater. All you need is a bright, concentrated source of light and heat. Add some massage oil (or, if you're committed to the theme, stick with sunscreen) rub each other down, bask in the warm glow and take your time enjoying some sensual summer sexiness.

Being Exposed to the Great Outdoors

Why You Love It

Up on a mountain or deep in a forest it's easy to get a rush from all that fresh air. It can also feel like you're the only ones around miles, which might just give you some ideas about doing all manner of things you wouldn’t be able to do at home, like skinny dipping, al fresco sex and plain old naked frolicking. Plus, the thrill that a hiker might just stumble on your little love nest often triggers another popular fantasy - that someone will catch you in the act. (Exercise can also boost your sex drive. Find out more in 5 Unexpected Ways to Boost Your Libido.)