This post-Covid (but still totally Covid) 2021 has ushered in a strange sort of in-between Halloween—if you know what I mean. While for some, Halloween will remain as confined and/or low-key as last year, others among us plan to come out of our shells and go partying, clubbing, or even a dungeon—perhaps swapping one type of mask for another, at least temporarily. All of this depends, of course, on the pandemic protocols where you live, your vaccination status, the health of you, your family, and, most importantly, your comfort level. We humans have a lot to consider when undertaking even the simplest of activities, it seems.
Here’s the good news: No matter what your situation, life is still fundamentally complete of possibility, and whatever your mood this October, there are plenty of ways to celebrate!
Here are 5 creative ways to have a scary and totally sexy Halloween 2021:
1. Embrace inner know-how.
Whether you’re spending Halloween alone, with your partner, or with friends, Pumpkin Day offers epic opportunities for creativity. If you’re out with friends, consider inviting them over for a little pumpkin carving contest first. Or, if it’s just the two of you at home for the evening with a list of your favorite scary movies to watch between handfuls of forbidden candy (it’s only once a year, right?), consider taking a break from the screen and carving a few pumpkins each: a few for the kids who are coming up the front steps of your house to party, and a few more naughty creations for your eyes only. Here are a few: inspiration…And then some. Create a freehand drawing or print out one of the many floating templates found online. Sometimes letting your creativity run wild is the perfect transition to getting those otherMore basic juices flow too. Nudge, wink.
2. Dress well, even if you have nowhere to go.
If you’re in a relationship, consider coming up with some fun and sexy costumes that will help you both express your deepest wild side. Goddess knows this will probably be therapeutic after the last couple of years we’ve all been through. Be sexy, your best and favorite, most original version of sexy, that is, whatever that means to you. Maybe you’re a neon green superhero in a mini skirt and your man (or girl) is Axl Rose for the night. Find what feels good to you. Go out and wow people on the dance floor or at the house party. And then, before you’re completely exhausted, go home and strip each other down and fuck like the evil ghouls you are. If you’re single or meeting up with friends, the same idea applies, except instead of a quickie, you might catch the eye of a handsome stranger across a crowded room—or something like that. In other words, be open to the magic in the air.
3. Create erotic content.
Maybe you’re an erotica writer, amateur (or professional) porn performer, webcam model, or maybe you just love getting in touch with your exhibitionist side. Let me tell you, Halloween is the perfect time. If you’re home alone, the interwebs are yours to explore. For example, you could add a few new twists to your OnlyFans feed, swapping out your usual outfit for black witchy latex and outrageous makeup. Or, you could get extremely creative and create a sexy scene around a spooky Halloween-inspired scenario (maybe you discover that the only way to protect yourself from the ghosts haunting your house is to masturbate nonstop, or maybe a witch has cast a spell on you that forbids you from covering a particular body part). Then, film it as it happens, or do a little photoshoot. If you’re with your significant other, you can easily turn this into a kinky roleplay/foreplay session! If you write erotica, consider writing seasonal obscenities for the world to enjoy.
4. Explore a new inclination
For anyone with a romantic and/or sexual partner who is eager to try something new in bed, this one is for you. After all, why not honor the spirit of Halloween by confronting your little worries fears? If you’re up for it and it feels right, take advantage of the holidays to try that thing you’ve been hesitant to try despite a persistent urge to do it. Better yet, do it in costume. Maybe you want to try anal for the first time, or explore some light bondage, or invite a third party into your boudoir. Whatever your fantasy or fetish, know this: It’s only a good idea if communication is strong, consent is clear, you stay sober, have a good relationship safe wordand only explore new territories with someone you trust.
5. Take a Halloween trip
And no, I’m not talking about taking acid, although we’re all adults here, so be sure to proceed with caution if that’s your thing. But no, I’m talking about a different kind of trip. Since Halloween falls on a weekend this year, why not have a A little trip? Maybe a romantic weekend getaway to a small-town B&B decorated with corn, pumpkins, and scarecrows is the way to go. Or maybe a destination with a real connection to Halloween is worth your consideration. Maybe a historical tour of the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, is calling your name, or you’ve always wanted to take a trip to Sleepy Hollow, New York, home of the witches. Headless Horseman. Or maybe a town near you offers a Halloween-themed walking tour where participants wander the streets, stopping to listen to spooky stories. Or, finally, if you have a yard and some kindling, maybe a campfire, a few flirty friends, and some good old-fashioned ghost stories are just what you need this year. Better yet, make sexy costumes a prerequisite for participation.
Bottom line: At its best, Halloween is a celebration of the world’s wild imagination, and expressing one’s inner sense of eroticism has long been essential to unlocking one’s creative potential. No matter what you do to celebrate this year, why not find a way (however big or small) to get in touch with your supernaturally sexy side? You can thank me later.
Happy Halloween! <3