We know how it is – you've settled down with your partner, binged a few Netflix series together on separate settees, and suddenly the magic in the bedroom has started to wane. Where once your sex life was a spicy jalfrezi, it's now little more than a tasteless and worryingly odourless korma.

The ideal sex should involve noise complaints from your neighbours as you indulge in adventure and exploration. Your loins should ferociously burn until you're not certain whether you want to ravish your lover or consult your local GP. Once that fire's been extinguished, it can be difficult to reignite without a little bit of elbow grease, or any water-based lubricant of your choosing.

To help you do just that – revitalise your love life, not grease up your partner – we've come up with a lothario's load of sex tips, tricks and paraphernalia.

Take a peep and prepare to make some tentative suggestions to your beloved. And take a look at our Lovehoney offers page to find great discounts and savings on sex toys and much more.

Get kitted out

Having sex without toys is all well and good, but having sex with toys can light up pleasure zones on your body like a firework display on bonfire night. If you're green enough to think a love egg is for making French toast, then we recommend one of Lovehoney's First Time Fun Vibrator Kits. This neat selection box features a G-spot vibrator, a mini bullet vibrator, a classic vibrator and an egg vibrator (no, you can't scramble it).

Explore each bit of kit from this box with your partner and your time in the bedroom will blow wide open with possibilities.

Grab the moment

Not every sexual liaison has to be scheduled. Be spontaneous and live a little. An out of the blue quickie can be just as enjoyable as an elaborate night of romance.

Dress up to dress down

Lights off, strip off, climb under the covers. Is that any way to start sex? DH Lawrence likened carnal life to an electrical charge, but you've failed to build even the smallest amount of static.

Let's not avoid foreplay. Instead, turn your race to the finish line into a companionable saunter full of teasing and visual stimuli.

There's something potent about the sight of your partner in alluring lingerie, covering up just enough to power your imagination. Lovehoney's Dark Enchantment range features a wide array of classy lingerie, from basques to chemise to fishnet stockings. They also offer a selection of thongs, boxers and costumes for men. Even these small purchases can drive your lover wild.

Three is the magic number

Three's not always company in the bedroom, but trying a ménage a trois can open a panoply of options for couples. Dating apps like Bare can help you find a third party in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Simply sign up, make your intentions clear and start swiping for a sex buddy that you and your significant other would love to meet.

Get touchy

Massages are the ultimate couple's night in, offering simple relaxation and intimacy that'll get your engines running. Kama Sutra body oils offer the perfect addition to your amateur massage parlour, coming in a variety of scents to relax and turn on your loved one.

Push the boat out

For some, vanilla sex works like a treat every time. Others require more esoteric kinks to reach the heady heights of true sexual satisfaction. Whether it's S&M, bondage or any other peccadillo, a kink can be a healthy and positive experience in the right environment.

Sex toy manufacturer Luvero have a high pedigree when it comes to catering for kinks, offering everything from bondage gear to restraints. As long as you have an enthusiastic partner, don't be afraid to let your fantasies run wild.

Always ask

The real key to a happy, healthy sex life is communication. Sex should be like talking, and the best conversationalists are also the best listeners. No matter your desires, respect your partner's boundaries and pay attention to their needs. After all, no one likes a selfish lover.