Why summer travel is the season of intimacy.
There’s something about summer that gives everything a pulse. Maybe it’s the freedom of long weekends, the spontaneity of a last-minute trip, or the way the sun lingers late into the evening. Whatever it is, the season seems to invite us to get away and get closer.
Whether you’re checking into a boutique hotel in the city or arriving at a quiet rental off the map, summer travel tends to blur the line between escape and connection. Away from routines, distractions, and full inboxes, we’re more open. More curious. More in tune with ourselves and each other. In short, checked in, turned on.
It’s no coincidence that intimacy often heightens on the road. A shared playlist, a passing touch in a cramped airplane seat, or the slow build of anticipation as you climb into a freshly made hotel bed—these moments are charged. For some, summer intimacy is about seizing the chance for sex in unexpected places (yes, even 35,000 feet up). For others, it’s about the quiet thrill of being close in transit: watching the world go by together, hand on thigh.
In keeping with the season, our essentials are made to move. Our rise condoms now come in a 3-pack, perfectly sized for weekend bags, glove compartments, or your back pocket. And our TSA-approved shine 2 oz. lubricants (available in both organic and silicone formulas) are ready to come along for the ride, wherever that takes you.
Because intimacy, like travel, is personal. And at maude, we believe in making space for both. Comfortably, safely, and on your terms.
So whether it’s a road trip, a red-eye, or a rooftop rendezvous, consider this your sign to book the room, take the detour, and bring the essentials.
Summer’s calling. Answer however you’d like.
