Sexual intercourse is something that is ought to be shared between two people in love. It is that special act that only both of you share. But sometimes, in the middle of it all, we tend to lose that fire and passion that has made everything so good and wonderful. We go home at night, eat dinner, have sex – but now we do not feel as special as we used to back in the days.

If making love to that special someone has become more like a step-by-step procedure and is starting to let you question the state of your relationship, then don't fret. Nobody said being in a relationship was a breeze. It takes a lot of hard work to keep that fire burning. So to bring back the passion to your love making, here are simple tips that you need to keep in mind before making love to your partner.

1. Communicate and compliment

Words are one of the best ways to turn a person on. But aside from that, simply voicing out your feelings towards your partner could be the magic pill for setting the perfect mood for sex. It makes everything feel so much more special and not just “obligatory.” Never hesitate saying “I love you” in the middle of sex or telling your partner how beautiful and sexy she looks or how he turns you on tonight.

2. Take time to look and appreciate what you have

Sometimes, we get so used to having that same person around that we fail to appreciate how beautiful or handsome that person is. So when undressing, do it as slow as you can. Feast your eyes on how beautiful your partner looks tonight; with her lace undergarments on, or simply being completely naked. That will definitely bring back the gratitude and allow you to appreciate your partner so much more than before.

3. Take it slowly

Never be on the rush during sex. Take your time kissing, feeling and taking it all in. Kiss your partners face; stroke his hair, and make the most out of foreplay as best as you can. Bask in the beautiful sensation of being united with the person that you love.

4. Prepare the right ambience

The right ambience always helps on getting you and your partner on the right mood for the night. Put on that sexy lingerie, change your bed with clean sheets, light up candles, put on that romantic music and open up that bottle of champagne. The preparation itself would be enough to warm your partner's heart.

5. Cuddle

After sex, long time couples tend to just separate like opposite sides of the magnet and sleep the whole night through. Well break that unromantic habit and cuddle after sex. Compliment your partner on how wonderful the night was and maybe, you will find both of you gearing up for a second round. But if not, cuddling and kissing until you fall asleep in each other's arms will be the perfect way to end the night.

So lovers, it is absolutely normal to lose that fire in the middle of the relationship. But the most important thing is that you do something about it to bring that fire back. And if you do, both of you will definitely come out stronger then you were before.