New Year, New Routine

By GETAUVE Editorial Team · Published September 29, 2026

New Year, New Routine: A Couples Plan That Outlasts January

You got a gift. Now January feels like a clean page, and you want a routine that lasts past the first week instead of fading by February.

The Short Answer

Buy one shared kit instead of two separate items. The Couples Intimacy bundle packs three pieces, KUBEE, CONDICE, and Velvet Touch, in a single box, so you skip the guesswork of pairing gear that was never designed to work as a set. Set one fixed night each week and treat it like a standing appointment. Store the whole kit in one pouch so setup takes under a minute. Most couples drift because the items get buried in a drawer; a bundled set keeps everything in one place and ready to use.

Why a Bundle Beats Two Separate Buys

KUBEE runs quiet at about 45 dB and charges in roughly 30 minutes for up to 90 minutes of use on a single charge. CONDICE is the licking clitoral piece with five intensity levels you control from the base. Velvet Touch is a 1.5 oz water-based lubricant that pairs with both devices without leaving a sticky film. Bought apart, you spend more energy matching parts than actually using them.

One box means one charging cable, one storage pouch, and one care routine. You learn the set once, which lowers the odds the gear sits unused after the first two weeks. The bundle also travels as a unit, so a weekend trip does not mean leaving half the kit behind.

Pick the Night Before the Week Begins

A routine dies when it has no slot. Choose one evening, say Thursday, and block it the way you would a gym class. Tell your partner out loud so it becomes a plan rather than a hope you forget by Wednesday.

• Keep the session to 20 to 30 minutes so it fits a normal night without feeling like a chore.
• Leave the phones in another room for that window so nothing pulls you out.
• Rotate who picks the order so neither person always leads or always follows.

If Thursday fills up, move the night a day earlier, not later, so the week still closes on a shared note.

Store the Kit Where You'll Actually See It

Out of sight is out of mind. Keep the pouch on a shelf you pass every day, not in a far closet behind winter coats. The 7 inch KUBEE and the compact CONDICE both fit the same soft bag, so the bundle stays together.

Wipe each piece with a mild cleanser after use and let it air dry before zipping the pouch. A two minute reset keeps the next session friction free, and the lubricant cap stays sealed at room temperature away from direct sun.

What Changes Across the First Month

Week one is novelty. Week two is where habits form, because the kit is already charged and in reach when the night arrives. By week four most couples say the evening feels normal rather than planned, which is the real goal.

If one piece goes unused, that is fine. The point is a shared rhythm, not perfect use of every item in the box. Some weeks you'll reach for only the lubricant and a short moment, and that still counts as the routine holding.

Make the First Session Easy

Don't aim for a perfect night. Aim for an easy one. Charge the kit, clear 25 minutes, and drop the expectation that it has to be special. The bundle's three pieces are forgiving because you can stop at any point and still call it a win for the week.

If the licking piece feels like too much the first time, set CONDICE aside and use KUBEE with the 1.5 oz Velvet Touch for a simpler start. The point is to begin the habit, not to use every item in the box. A calm first night makes week two lighter than a strained big one would, and that is what keeps the routine alive past January into the months that usually break it.

When This Plan Isn't the Right Fit

If you live apart most of the month, a shared bundle makes less sense than two personal items you each keep. If your schedule swings wildly week to week, a fixed night may frustrate more than help; pick a flexible window instead. Skip the kit if either partner dislikes the licking sensation, since CONDICE is the centerpiece of the set. The bundle trades variety for simplicity, and some people want the opposite of that trade.

Sources

• American Sexual Health Association — general education on intimate wellness and communication.
• Journal of Sex Research — peer-reviewed studies on couple routines and satisfaction.
• International Society for Sexual Medicine — guidance on safe intimate product use.

This article is for general education only and is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified professional about personal health questions.