They are starting college in different cities, and distance quickly became their new normal. shared walls, roommates, family, intimacy was a challenge. Not for a lack of desire, life just gets in the way. What kept them together was simple: consistent effort, patience, and the small moments that reminded them they were still choosing each other.

We have been apart since starting college, so barely having communication or the ability to be together has been a challenge. Even though we met every few months during semester breaks, it never felt complete. When it came to intimacy it was even harder. In person we cannot keep our hands off each other, but long distance meant late nights on FaceTime when we had class or work the next morning. We got used to our relationship being like this, and it has only continued as more opportunities kept us apart. We are still together because we are always talking and we give each other time to reply if we are busy. I have seen friends lose their relationships to distance, but I am glad to say that is not us.

 

The first time we bought a Lovense was when I visited home and we picked up a Lush 2 from a Hustler Hollywood. She was embarrassed the entire time while I talked to the worker about what she liked. Later that same day we tried it from her house to mine. It was a struggle at first because she was not used to sex toys. Once she found the right spot, it was nothing but pleasure from there. Seeing her light up and knowing I was the one using the Lush on her made the entire experience unforgettable. Since then she has been raving about getting another Lovense toy.

 

Using the toys has made intimacy so much easier. Sometimes I get a random message saying “it’s in” while I am at work or school, and I have to stop myself from turning red because I never expect it. We have more playful moments on the phone now. Before it was harder for either of us to stay focused on each other.

 

One of my favorite memories was during spring when I went home to visit her. We got a hotel downtown for a few hours, and she arrived early, already set up in lingerie and waiting on the bed. I got there later, opened the door, and was instantly caught in the moment. We warmed up with the toy. We had never used the Lush in person before, only long distance. We spent four hours in that room being intimate, using the toy, laughing, and completely losing track of time. The only downside was waking up exhausted and starving because neither of us had eaten. It was amazing and funny and tiring.

 

My biggest advice is to have patience. Long distance is rough without intimacy and even worse without reliable communication. Not talking all day can feel lonely, but when you finally do talk at the end of the day, knowing they have been waiting for you or you have been waiting for them is the best feeling. Sending random TikToks never hurts either. What I wish I had known sooner is how hard it is to tell your partner you will be gone longer than you planned. It feels horrible, but sometimes it leads to the best kind of relationship, one that does not depend on constant closeness.

💞 Love, redefined

Through late-night calls, unexpected messages, and a willingness to adapt, they found new ways to stay close in a season of distance. What carried them was not proximity but patience, playfulness, and the steady comfort of choosing each other through every change.

💌 Behind the Story

Anonymous（18–24, Cisgender Male）
💞 Long-distance relationship: 2–5 years
🎮 Using: Max 2, Lush Series, Solace Pro
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