We see it all the time, especially with young couples. They’re hanging out, sometimes in public and sometimes in a semi-private space. They’re having a good time. They’re smiling and laughing. Then, for little to no reason, they start wrestling with one another. They tickle, tease, and taunt each other in ways that just makes them smile even more.

For some jaded souls, it’s juvenile. I sincerely pity those souls they don’t appreciate what’s happening. Being the romantic I am, I’ve always found a certain beauty in the playful sexy wrestling couples do. When I was in college, there was this big open field in the middle of campus where couples would hang out on hot days. Whenever I saw it happen, it put a smile on my face.

The way I saw it, playful wrestling was the most G-rated manifestation of physical love. It wasn’t overly raunchy, but it still had distinctly sensual undertones. It showed that love could be fun. It wasn’t all work, focus, and dedication. There were moments where the happiness two people shared was just so abundant that they couldn’t help themselves.

Whether you think it’s cute or asinine, playful wrestling is a real manifestation of romance. For this week’s edition of my Sexy Sunday Thoughts, I’d like to celebrate this most innocent of gestures. You’ll never see it in a porno and you’ll rarely see it in a romantic comedy. That’s exactly what makes it special. Enjoy!

“Every romantic gesture has a basis in facilitating someone else’s orgasm and/or your own.”

“When it comes to using our tongues during sex, what we lick and where we lick determines how dedicated we are to our lovers.”

“With a creative mind, any unusual weather condition can be used to justify making love.”

“Grunting doesn’t mean that the sex is good, but it does reveal who’s putting in the effort.”

“You don’t have to be a morning person to appreciate receiving oral sex when you wake up, but it certainly helps.”

“The appeal of rough sex and spicy food is very similar in the sense that they both risk burning sensations.”

“When it comes to quality versus quantity, there are no losers with respect to orgasms.”

I hope you enjoyed that. I hope it gives the playful couples out there a few ideas. Part of any meaningful romance is knowing when to have fun. Love doesn’t always have to be about epic journeys or strained hearts. It can actually be a playful, enjoyable experience, even while fully clothed. If that doesn’t prove the power of romance, then I don’t know what will.