(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Kendra Wilkinson keeps her long-distance marriage alive by sending her husband sexy text messages.

The former Playboy model married American football player Hank Baskett in June last year and the couple have a one-year-old son, Hank Jr., together. Kendra has recently moved to Los Angeles to begin shooting her reality television show, while Hank has remained in Minnesota for his work commitments.

The blonde star is planning to split her time between California and Minnesota, but when she is apart from Hank, Kendra uses a wide range of modern technology to keep in touch and even sends racy photos of herself.

"We definitely keep things spicy even though we're not together in person. We know how to keep things fresh, romantic and sexy, the 25-year-old star told People magazine. "There's Skype, yeah, that's definitely our number one.

"We also have our Blackberries. This morning, Hank woke up to a surprise text. Let me tell you, sending a naked picture to my husband definitely keeps him going."

Although Kendra still manages to feel close to Hank despite the distance, she insists nothing can compare to actually seeing him in the flesh. However, she does admit spending time apart makes them appreciate each other a lot more when they are reunited.

You can take a breather and actually think about why you miss each other," she explained. "Then when we see each other, we're fresh and re-energised and it's time to get it on again. (C) Cover Media