Sexier at Home: 2010s Playmates

You don’t need a full gym set to get your sweat on from the comfort of your home—we can think of a few ways to get your heart rate up, including busting out some classic ’80s aerobics moves. If the nostalgic exercise style suits you, you might as well dress the part, as our May 2018 Playmate Shauna Sexton did in her pictorial, photographed by Dove Shore. Sexton, a full-time veterinary technician, had a jam-packed schedule but still woke up every morning at five a.m. to work out. Talk about dedication!

November 2016 Playmate and cover girl Ashley Smith told us in her pictorial story that she was a “dork” by nature. “I dabble in comic books, and cartoons are my guilty pleasure.” If you too enjoy nerding out, why not form a virtual book club with your friends while you’re sheltering in place? Perhaps a classic like Jaws, which Smith peruses in the above photo by Zoey Grossman, is exactly what you need to sink your teeth into this summer.

Covid-19-imposed free time provides the perfect opportunity for spiritual reflection, whether you want to explore religion, try your hand at mysticism or learn to read tarot cards, as August 2018 Playmate Lorena Medina does in the above shot by Christopher Von Steinbach. Medina has a natural gift for seeking higher powers; she sometimes serves as a medium for spirits. “I’ve felt weirdly in tune with things since I was a kid,” she told us.

When PLAYBOY interviewed Ciara Price for her November 2011 Playmate pictorial, the wireless consultant was in the middle of packing up and moving from Maine to Los Angeles—a transition that photographer Stephen Wayda nods to in the above image of Price. Whether you’re hunkered down for the long haul or moving shop, now is a great time to dig through those old boxes you’ve been keeping in your closet—who knows what you might find!

October 2018 Playmate Olga de Mar is no stranger to hard work. After laboring as a bartender, waitress, housekeeper and fitness competitor (not to mention one odd job on a sailboat), the Latvia-born beauty moved to Italy to begin her career as an international model. The well-traveled Playmate speaks seven languages and posed for a tennis-inspired pictorial shot by Ana Dias. Team sports may be off limits for the time being, but you can grab your racket and a roommate and head to an outdoor tennis court for your athletic fix.

Feeling antsy these days? Take the edge of with a home-made margarita or your favorite cocktail! Our 2013 Playmate of the Year and April 2012 Playmate Raquel Pomplun, who appeared on PLAYBOY’s April 2012 cover with Bruno Mars, mixes up a fresh batch for photographer Arny Freytag. When Pomplun wasn’t creating killer recipes in the kitchen or modeling for Playboy, she kept busy dancing, taking college courses (she’s a math wiz) and acting.

Eugena Washington enjoys cake and champagne in this shot by Josh Ryan. The 2016 Playmate of the Year and December 2015 Playmate, who got her start on Cycle 7 of America’s Next Top Model, told us, “All I wanna do is wake up every morning knowing that I’m living life to the fullest.” Take a page out of Washington’s playbook: Stop worrying about the quarantine 15 and indulge yourself!

July 2019 Playmate Teela LaRoux is a free spirit who graduated from high school at the age of 16 and immediately began traveling the world. She’s also an adrenaline junkie. If you’re anything like her, chances are you’re itching for an adventure right about now. Journeying abroad isn’t a viable option, but a camping trip or long hike could satisfy your yearnings. Ana Dias, the photographer behind the shot above, would probably remind you to bring your camera and document your excursion!

April 2018 Playmate Nereyda Bird has no problem with nudity. In fact, she embraces it. “We can’t be scared of being naked. There’s nothing wrong with it,” she told us for her pictorial, which was photographed by Wiisa. Bird co-owns a Dominican café in Miami with her mom and loves drawing, baking and doing yoga. Biking in the buff may get you into hot water, so throw on some togs and a helmet and get pedaling!

Unless you’re old enough to have survived the 1918 pandemic, you (like us) have never experienced anything like the coronavirus quarantine. Crack open a notebook and document your observations about this unprecedented pandemic for posterity: Writing about what you’re going through can be beneficial for your mental health. In the above photo by Christopher Von Steinbach, February 2018 Playmate Megan Samperi—who loves playing football and ice hockey, surfing, horseback riding and spearfishing—prepares to jot down some thoughts.