It feels like there is a never ending list of things to do for the winter holidays. But there might be one holiday you’re forgetting to celebrate: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day.
Today, December 16th, gives us all an excuse to drench our favorite treats in gooey, melted chocolate. You could pick up some chocolate-covered strawberries or make your own chocolate fondue, but you can really kick things up a notch by moving this sensual celebration into the bedroom.
The sensual experience of biting into decadent chocolate and engaging in intimate moments are thrillingly similar. And by combining the two, you can make your personal observation of National Chocolate Covered Anything Day a feast for the body, mind, and soul.
Chocolate has a well-documented reputation for sparking joy, but its connection to romance and sensuality runs much deeper. Often referred to as the “food of the gods,” chocolate has been a luxurious treat for centuries. It started with the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, who believed it had mystical, mood-enhancing properties.
The science behind this myth is as rich as the chocolate itself. Phenylethylamine (PEA), often called the “love drug,” is a chemical compound found in chocolate. When consumed, it triggers the brain’s pleasure centers, releasing endorphins and increasing serotonin levels, the “happy hormone.” This cocktail of feel-good chemicals mimics the same emotional responses we experience when falling in love.
Even more, theobromine and caffeine in chocolate stimulate the nervous system, creating a subtle yet effective boost in energy and arousal. It’s no wonder that couples around the world have chosen chocolate as their go-to for romantic evenings—it’s a sweet, sensual experience that satisfies far more than just a sugar craving.
Chocolate, like sex, involves touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound—all working together to create an intimate and memorable moment. Combining the two can help engage your senses at at a heightened level.
Imagine this: You and your partner are blindfolded, making your sense of taste and touch even stronger. You slowly feed each other strawberries dipped in warm chocolate, letting the sweetness linger on your tongues. Melted chocolate drizzled on the skin and licked off with playful teasing turns a simple dessert into a thrilling prelude.
Now add a twist—introduce your favorite sex toy into the mix. The light hum against your skin, combined with the warmth of the chocolate and the thrill of the unknown (thanks to the blindfold), creates a sensory overload that can take foreplay to an electrifying level.
Sex toys and other sexual extras can help you heighten and tap deeper into your senses too. Our friends over at LELO provided some suggestions to combine sex accessories to compliment your chocolate play. They also provided me with samples, so I can give you an honest breakdown of how their suggestions played out for me and my love.
Chocolate is best enjoyed warm and melty, so why not extend this idea to other areas? Use a quality lubricant alongside your favorite toy to simulate the warmth and smoothness of chocolate against your skin. The added heat heightens blood flow and arousal, making every touch feel more intense. Just be sure that your lubricant is compatible with whichever sex toy you choose to use!
My partner and I tried LELO’s water-based personal moisturizer and found it to be smooth and easy to work with in the moment. It wasn’t greasy at all, had no smell, and (most importantly for me) did not come out of the tube too quickly! This allowed us to stay present with one another instead of getting distracted by the logistics of using lube.
LELO provided me with a remote-controlled option, the Tiani 3. It’s a u-shaped toy that can slip inside of the wearer and still stimulate the clitoris. I was a little nervous about trying this one out as my partner and I are both a little larger. Thankfully, the Tiani had some serious stretch. It took us a minute to get comfortable with it, but once my partner had it positioned just right, things went from zero to sixty real quick. On my end, I enjoyed having the remote and being able to control the intensity of the vibrations my partner felt. It allowed us to have a new kind of shared experience where every sensation was exponentially amplified.
For those of you without a partner, the Tiani 3 can be used solo. However, I do think having a partner (of any gender) amplifies the experience with this particular toy. If you’ve got an intimate partner(s) and want something that can do double duty, handing solo moments and partner encounters, this could be just right.
At first, I feared I’d burn my partner with the wax from the Flickering Touch Massage Candle LELO sent us. However, the wax is warm, but definitely not hot enough to burn. It smelled great and the shea oil gave it a luxurious feel as I rubbed it into her back. We were able to start and end the night with the sensual combination of warm scents and gentle touch.
This National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, remember that you don’t have to settle for the usual chocolate-covered snacks. Whether you’re experimenting with temperature play, indulging in a chocolate body paint session, or simply sharing a luxurious truffle with a partner while enjoying the hum of a vibrator, pleasure is about exploration, indulgence, and connection.
So go ahead—cover your strawberries, marshmallows, and, of course, each other. Let chocolate be your gateway to an evening of sensuality, indulgence, and deep connection. Take today to enjoy the sensory delight with the help of a little chocolate and a lot of imagination.
