Do you bathe with your woman?
BATHING together is a good idea for spouses. For people who have bath tubs and can afford lovely salts, oils, gels, scented soaps and soft, gentle sponges for lathering each other, it is money well spent.
REHEMA Aanyu asked men around town whether or not they do and why:
Julius Muwonge, computer technician
I do not. We are not yet married and it is very tempting. But even if we are married, I can not bath with my wife. It is better for man and woman to do certain things separately. It kills the mystery in the relationship.
Donald Mugisha, businessman
We dine, talk and sleep in the same bed with my girlfriend. So why wouldn’t I bathe with her? It shows that we love each other and have nothing to hide.
Jobba Mawanda, systems architect
It is a way of spending time with each other. When we share a bath, we tease each other, joke and laugh together. This has spiced up our relationship.
David Kiggundu, 27, businessman
I bathe with my wife because she scrubs me where my hands can not reach and I do the same for her.
Siraf Kafeero, coat hawker
I only bathe with my wife when we have quarrelled. Even if she is the one in the wrong, I entice her in sharing a bath with me. By the time we are done, we have forgotten the dispute and forgiven each other. By scrubbing each other, without even speaking, our hearts melt and we forgive and forget the hassles between us. I recommend it for all couples.
Hassan Temaligwe, boda boda cyclist
We used to when we had just met. Now the magic is gone. I know every curve on her body and she knows every corner of mine.
Phaliji Mulechera, student
I do not. We are new in the relationship and I am a shy guy. I cannot let a person know each and every corner of my body. What if she tells other people?
Elvis Ssennyomo
If I lived with her I would bathe with her. It is one way of proving that we love and trust each other. A woman or man who doesn’t bathe with his spouse is hiding something. They cannot be trusted.
Elisha Tindiwamwe, shoe shine
The church united us so why would we do anything separately? We bathe together in honour of the vows we made. This is why we have remained truthful and respectful to each other for over 20 years.
Patrick Musinguzi, policeman
Sharing a bath gives us an opportunity to talk heart to heart. We are completely naked and we tell the naked truth.
Frank Kiyimba, businessman
My wife is very shy. Each time I suggest showering together, she gives excuses. So I gave up.
Why share a bath?
BATHING together is a good idea for spouses. For people who have bath tubs and can afford lovely salts, oils, gels, scented soaps and soft, gentle sponges for lathering each other, it is money well spent.
But if you do not have a bath tub, you can still shower together and forget about conserving water. Take your time, wash each other, touch sensually and, if you wish, have sex. However, some people find it more romantic to use this as foreplay, leaving the sex act for later.
It is important because long-term relationships like marriages need a lot of attention and innovation to prevent them from going stale. Also couples freshly in love need variety since they spend a lot of time in bed!
So, whether you have been married for years or have just fallen in love, you need to create time to be romantic, sexy and relaxed.
Romance is an attitude of mind. It can include sex or can be indulged in separately. It can take place anywhere. Time or money should not limit you from experiencing romance in your life since pampering yourself and your partner is always going to be a worthwhile pursuit.
Extracted from Dr Charmaine Saunders’ Romance Saunders is an Australian counsellor and writer for a sexuality TV show
Julius Muwonge, computer technician
I do not. We are not yet married and it is very tempting. But even if we are married, I can not bath with my wife. It is better for man and woman to do certain things separately. It kills the mystery in the relationship.
Donald Mugisha, businessman
We dine, talk and sleep in the same bed with my girlfriend. So why wouldn’t I bathe with her? It shows that we love each other and have nothing to hide.
Jobba Mawanda, systems architect
It is a way of spending time with each other. When we share a bath, we tease each other, joke and laugh together. This has spiced up our relationship.
David Kiggundu, 27, businessman
I bathe with my wife because she scrubs me where my hands can not reach and I do the same for her.
Siraf Kafeero, coat hawker
I only bathe with my wife when we have quarrelled. Even if she is the one in the wrong, I entice her in sharing a bath with me. By the time we are done, we have forgotten the dispute and forgiven each other. By scrubbing each other, without even speaking, our hearts melt and we forgive and forget the hassles between us. I recommend it for all couples.
Hassan Temaligwe, boda boda cyclist
We used to when we had just met. Now the magic is gone. I know every curve on her body and she knows every corner of mine.
Phaliji Mulechera, student
I do not. We are new in the relationship and I am a shy guy. I cannot let a person know each and every corner of my body. What if she tells other people?
Elvis Ssennyomo
If I lived with her I would bathe with her. It is one way of proving that we love and trust each other. A woman or man who doesn’t bathe with his spouse is hiding something. They cannot be trusted.
Elisha Tindiwamwe, shoe shine
The church united us so why would we do anything separately? We bathe together in honour of the vows we made. This is why we have remained truthful and respectful to each other for over 20 years.
Patrick Musinguzi, policeman
Sharing a bath gives us an opportunity to talk heart to heart. We are completely naked and we tell the naked truth.
Frank Kiyimba, businessman
My wife is very shy. Each time I suggest showering together, she gives excuses. So I gave up.
Why share a bath?
BATHING together is a good idea for spouses. For people who have bath tubs and can afford lovely salts, oils, gels, scented soaps and soft, gentle sponges for lathering each other, it is money well spent.
But if you do not have a bath tub, you can still shower together and forget about conserving water. Take your time, wash each other, touch sensually and, if you wish, have sex. However, some people find it more romantic to use this as foreplay, leaving the sex act for later.
It is important because long-term relationships like marriages need a lot of attention and innovation to prevent them from going stale. Also couples freshly in love need variety since they spend a lot of time in bed!
So, whether you have been married for years or have just fallen in love, you need to create time to be romantic, sexy and relaxed.
Romance is an attitude of mind. It can include sex or can be indulged in separately. It can take place anywhere. Time or money should not limit you from experiencing romance in your life since pampering yourself and your partner is always going to be a worthwhile pursuit.
Extracted from Dr Charmaine Saunders’ Romance Saunders is an Australian counsellor and writer for a sexuality TV show