choreplay

choreplay
 n.— «Forget crimson roses and chocolates. Grab a broom. Unload the dishwasher. Play with the kids. Now, that’s hot. That’s choreplay.» —“Want to get your woman in the mood? Try doing housework” by Helena Oliviero Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia) Feb. 12, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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