Late Show for Two
An old black-and-white film, dressed up, in the dark.
Noir rooms are named for the movies, so watch one. Dress like you're going somewhere, turn the room down to the glow of the screen, and follow one simple rule: when they kiss on screen, you do too.
The evening
Smoldering: Flirtier, a little closer.
Same rule, but you get to decide how long your kiss lasts, and the film keeps playing without you. If you miss a scene, whoever asked for the longer kiss explains what happened.
Pick a pause word you'd never say by accident. Either of you can use it, or simply say stop, at any point and for any reason. Check in along the way, and treat a not yet as a perfectly good answer.
The setting
Every lamp off. The glow of the film is plenty in a dark room.
Pick something from the forties or fifties with a big, moody soundtrack.
A smoky, woody candle gives the room the feel of an old movie theater.
A good shirt, a dress or a silk robe. Dress up a little, then get under a velvet throw together.
Positions it suits
From the position guide: frank, practical and comfort-aware, with the furniture that makes each one easier.
One seated at the edge, the other close and supported. Upright and connected.
One partner seated, the other straddling their lap, facing. Upright and intimate.
Semi-reclined and cushioned. Minimal exertion, maximum ease. Good for solo nights too.
From behind, with a wedge under the hips so knees and back don't do all the work.
Set it up
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