Love Lockdown: Up the intimacy ante by getting to know a partner through sensual banter

Kanye West’s song ‘Love Lockdown’ could be playing in the heads of many of those who are stuck at home. But, dating apps are being considerate and letting people start their premium services for free during the quarantine period. That gives you all the more reason to up your online game in the time when you can’t go offline. Here are some things swipe-happy singletons can learn from the lockdown.

Get creative
If something clicks in the lockdown and you want to take a relationship to the next level, physical intimacy needs to get creative. Sensual banter is a great way to explore sexual compatibility online, so that when things finally settle down, your offline chemistry can benefit. Remember to always keep things tasteful, though.


Go beyond the physical
If you’re solely on the app for a one night stand, now is not your time. The potential of anything physical is put on pause, so put a pause in your mind too. Try to connect with a potential partner, going beyond their looks. Read their bios properly and look for common interests, instead of just at their pictures. While it may not materialise into a potential love interest, you could have made a new friend if your interests click.

Talk it out
Using a cheesy pickup line because you don’t know what you have in common? Well, we all have something in common at the moment – a world crisis and a lockdown. When it comes to conversation, being sensitive could perhaps go a longer way in making a good impression.