The ancient Kama Sutra texts talk about the physical health and psychological growth that can become available to you when you break away from your normal habits of lovemaking. When you move into nature, for example, you can mimic the birds and the bees, the lioness and her suitor, or two fishes swimming side by side. Being outdoors can add an element of mystery and erotic excitement to the sex act. You can become more aware of yourself and your partner when you remove yourselves from your usual surroundings.

It's often difficult, in modern living situations, to get to an outdoor place that feels safe for expressing sexual love. If you have a backyard that is private, you can create specially landscaped areas that may be conducive to lovemaking. Or try a gliding porch swing, a piece of lawn furniture, or a love-swing in different places around the yard or in the house. All these things will add titillating new variations to your lovemaking.

You may be inspired by the wild sexuality displayed in mating rituals of different animals. Go to the zoo with your partner or look at nature videos. Check out how the animals do it. In many ancient societies, it was believed that animals can teach and inspire us in our own lovemaking.

Go out into nature and observe, and get inspiration for new positions. Swim like the fishes and try undulating together underwater. Use your nails to scratch lightly and your mouth to bite gently. Use sound to add to the variety. Growl and howl, groan and whimper, moan and hum!