Whether you are trying your best to impress or looking to spice things up with your long-term partner, the soundtrack to your evening goes a long way. You might not think it is a big deal, but music helps set the mood and can be a great aphrodisiac. So if you are wanting a little late-night fun in the bedroom, crafting a soundtrack full of sexy, sultry tunes is exactly what you need. If you are struggling to come up with a list of songs, don’t worry, as we have you covered with 40 of the best songs to make love to with your partner.

As with any playlist, you need a solid mix of classics and contemporary tunes. There needs to be a few bangers along with some slow numbers to take things down a notch. Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing has to be included. As does The Isley Brothers Between The Sheets. Then there are modern day baby-makers like Frank Ocean’s Thinkin Bout You and Childish Gambino’s Redbone. Whatever your flavor this list has something for everyone.

So in the immortal words of Marvin Gaye, “Let’s get it on.”

The 40 Best Songs To Make Love To This Valentine’s Day

1. Teddy Pendergrass – Close the Door

The soulful Teddy Pendergrass wants to get down and dirty, but first, close the door. If your lady doesn’t get the message from the song’s lyrics, no doubt Teddy’s soothing vocals will have her shedding her clothes in no time.

2. Frank Ocean – Think Bout You

There are few modern singers who have created as much hysteria as Frank Ocean. He spoke to a generation of kids through songs about love, loss, and relationships. Thinkin Bout You is the perfect love song to get down and jiggy to, with Ocean purring he’s “been thinking about you.” Sexy.

3. Mario – Let Me Love You

The best thing about this song is Mario asking if it is ok to love his lady. Consent is key. That aside, this is a classic early 00s R&B banger with all the “ah” and “um” adlibs you could ever want. Interestingly it was co-written by Scott Storch (who produced the song) and Ne-Yo, who regretted letting Mario have the song as he would have loved to have used it when he kick-started his own music career.