Question: My boyfriend and I are looking for ways to explore using food in sex play. Any suggestions?

Think about the ways you can stimulate the five senses. Here's some food for thought:

Licking tasty treats like chocolate syrup and honey off each other's erogenous zones are a favorite among couples. But you can up the experience a notch by incorporating a little sensory deprivation: If you haven't tried already, you can take turns to blindfold each other while you relish every inch of your partner's body. The lack of sight, the feeling of not knowing when and where you're going to lick next can make the experience intensely erotic.

A reminder, though: It's best to keep sugar-based foods off your tender private parts. Sugar encourages the growth of yeast and bacteria, so use sweetened syrup and beverages only on other parts of the body.

If you're adventurous enough, some foods such as cucumbers can be used for insertion play. Make sure there are no rough surfaces, and always use lube and condom for protection. Keep oily foods away from condoms as oil can break down the latex.

Ice is another favorite. You can add the element of scent into your foreplay, simply by putting a drop of food essence (like strawberry essence) in water before freezing. Take the ice cube into your mouth, before you give each other oral pleasure, for simultaneous sensations of hot and cold.

The menu is really up to your imagination -- have fun experimenting!