SEXPERTISE

SEXPERTISE This book is meant to increase your knowledge of human

sexuality. Because everyone is different, a physician must diagnose
conditions and supervise the treatment of individual health and
SEXPERTISE sexuality problems. The information here is designed to help you make
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SEXPERTISE for any treatment prescribed by your doctor.

Secrets of Total Satisfaction

We believe that an active and healthy sex life, based on mutual
consent and respect between partners, is an important component of
physical and mental well-being. We also respect that sex is a private
matter, and that each person has a different opinion of what sexual
practices or levels of discourse are appropriate. Rodale Press is
committed to offering responsible, practical advice about sexual
matters, supported by accredited professionals and legitimate scientific
research. Our goal-regarding sex and all other topics-is to publish
information that empowers people's lives.

by the editors of MEN'S HEALTH Books

Copyright 1998 by Rodale Press, Inc.,
Emmaus, PA 18098.
Third Printing 1998
Becoming a Master Training Your Love Muscles
When it comes to the male ego regarding sexual expertise, we all hope You already know that with a regular workout routine you can
to hear our names attached to some sort of proper tide of prowess: Earl become trim and toned in no time. This is the first step toward actually
of Eroticism, Duke of Desire, Lord of the Laying Lambada. (Or maybe getting sex. (A nice car and a powerful deodorant help, too.) When
just to hear our women refer to us as studs would be nice.) Problem is, you keep your body in shape, your energy is up, as is your libido. Now
having a tide of sexual distinction is not a natural born right. To it's time for some "love muscle" training.
become a master of anything, you have to learn the art, study the Unless you know some sexual positions the rest of us haven't
science. By putting your knowledge together with real-life practice, heard of, bulging neck muscles aren’t going to make a whole world of
you gain invaluable experience. This is what the maestros of difference between the sheets. You need to add some exercises and
movement, the Don Juans of our day, know to be true. stretches that target the parts of the body called into play during
So here is how we envision you earning your master's degree. lovemaking. The following moves will help boost your performance
First, you need to prime your body for optimum performance. Sure, it's when the time is right.
important to stay fit and eat healthy; you know that already. That's
why, in the first section of this guide, we give you a few more
applicable pointers from the sex exercise and nutrition experts we Cramp-Proof Calves
consulted. Now, when we call this section "Basics," we're not talking
about high school sex ed class - no, this is definitely the graduate level For your legs, the issue is flexibility, not
To get strength. During orgasm, men sometimes overflex
course. But just like any elite athlete, you need to physically prepare through an
yourself for the performance prior to focusing on technique. their calf muscles. "Didn’t you ever get a knot in
evening-long one of your calves during sex?" asks Eric Gron-
Next, we offer advanced classes in the art of seduction. To be lovemaking bech, Ph.D., a professor of physical education at
an unforgettable lover, you need to know where and how to touch her session, what Chicago State University, who studies the link
to get her panting for you. In this section you'll learn how to improve you need first between fitness and libido. Either of the following
your foreplay approach, know for certain how to hit the right spots and foremost two stretches will help.
every time, and romance her with sensual massage. is stamina.
Classic runner's stretch. Stand about 4
Finally, to be the best lover she's ever had, you have to know feet from a wall. Shift one leg forward about 8
the rules of lovemaking, the hottest positions, and how to deliver a kiss inches, bending it at the knee, while keeping the
that makes her knees buckle. So becoming a sex expert is about dis- back leg straight. Now reach out and rest your hands against the wall
covering the secrets to mutual, complete satisfaction. It's easier than at about chest height, leaning into it as you keep your back leg straight,
you think-in fact, it's unbelievably easy - and a heck of a lot more fun heel flat on the floor. As you lean forward, you should feel the stretch
than, say, inorganic chemistry. Now all you have to do to become a in your back leg, from your heel to the back of your knee. Hold the
master in your own right is study this manual in preparation for one position for a count of 20, then relax, switch legs, and repeat.
delightful test after the next. Happy learning!
Bedtime calf stretch. Lie flat on your back on the bed with
one leg bent, foot flat against the mattress. Straighten the opposite leg
and raise it as far as you can until it's pointing at the ceiling. Hold the extend them behind your head as far as you can, still keeping your
leg steady and exhale as you slowly flex your foot, aiming your toes wrists crossed. Your elbows should be behind your ears. Hold the
down toward your chest. Hold the stretch, relax, then lower your leg stretch for a count of 10, then relax. Repeat three times.
and repeat with the other one. Complete this stretch three times.
Back Bracers
"It's not uncommon for men to get severe muscle spasms
High-Performance Hips and Groin during sex," says Mitch Bogdanffy, exercise physiologist at the Texas
Back Institute in Plano. Sex can be hard work. It feels better than
Don't forget to hit below the belt. As the key
Sex can be busting up concrete, but your back muscles don't know the difference.
pivot point in the thrusting motion, your hip joint and
hard the muscles that support it must remain flexible. Sex related backaches are especially common when you're near
work. It climax, the point of maximum muscle tension.
Butterfly stretch. To loosen the groin, lie flat
feels better Bogdanffy recommends a hot bath or shower before sex to
on your back in bed with both legs bent, feet flat on the
than increase bloodflow to your lower back. Although not exactly con-
mattress. Reach down and pull your heels toward your
busting up ducive to spontaneous sex, doing a few stretches before you get into
buttocks. Now, using your hands to guide them, turn
concrete, bed (or wherever) might help.
your ankles so the soles and heels of your feet touch
but your
together. Your knees will angle out to the sides. Back stretch. Lie on your back and slowly bring your knees to
back mus-
Exhale. Let the natural weight of your legs push your your chest. Grab your knees and hold them against your chest for a
cles don't
knees toward the bed. When your knees are as far apart few breaths, relaxing throughout the movement.
know the
as possible, hold the stretch for a count of 10.
difference. One garden-variety type of back pain occurs when the disks
Hip stretch. Lie flat on your back with your between your vertebrae are squashed from the everyday stresses and
legs dangling off the end of the bed. Pull one knee toward your chest, strains your body is putting on them. The disks can expand and touch
locking your hands over your upper shin. Inhale and pull the knee nerve endings, resulting in a backache. What to do: Elevate your legs
closer. Hold the stretch for a count of 10, relax, and repeat with your for 10 to 15 minutes. Try lying down on the floor with your feet
other leg. Complete this exercise three times. propped up on the seat of a chair. This position will take the pressure
off the sciatic nerve and relax those hot twinges of minor backache.
Remember, the woman-on-top and side-to-side sexual
Ship-Shape Shoulders positions are your best bets for having sex without suffering.
Most people associate shoulder injuries with such activities as
hurling baseballs and breaking down doors. But sex takes its toll.
"Especially in the missionary position, when the man tries to support Brave Heart
his weight on his elbows," says Dr. Gronbech. "All that stress ends up
To get through an evening-long lovemaking session, what you
in the shoulders." need first and foremost is stamina. Unlike in most full-contact sports,
Shoulder stretch. Sit up in bed, hold your arms above your you can't call timeout during lovemaking while the team trainer
head, and cross your wrists. While inhaling, straighten your arms and administers oxygen. To build endurance, your best bet is low-impact
aerobic exercise. Go for three sessions a week of 20 to 30 minutes
each. Swimming, stair-climbing, rowing, and running are all fine IS SHE REALLY INTERESTED?
options.
Before you get to foreplay, you've got to know if you're even
In addition to building stamina, there's another benefit to on the playing field with your subject of interest. Do you make the
aerobic exercise: A growing body of research indicates that several move, or drop back 8 yards and punt? Here are some tips to help you
different forms of intense aerobic exercise may powerfully enhance a decipher her signals.
man's sex drive. In a study out of the University of California in San
Eye contact. It's generally a good sign if a woman actually
Diego, a group of healthy but inactive middle-aged men undertook a
looks at you when she speaks-much better than if she stares
nine-month exercise program. They worked into it gradually, but by
unblinkingly at her fingernails or her shoes and mumbles. Two people
the sixth month the men were doing sustained aerobic exercise
conversing look at each other about 60 percent of the time, according
(pushing their hearts up to 75 to 80 percent of their maximum aerobic
to Michael Argyle in his book Bodily Communication. So if you catch
capacity) for a full hour at least three times a week. For comparison,
her looking at you more than that 60 percent of the time, chances are
another group of men walked at a moderate pace instead of adopting
she's more interested in you than in what you're saying.
the more intense exercise.
Smiling. A broad smile is a sign of real enjoyment. But be on
According to detailed diaries kept by the men in both groups,
the lookout for a smile that shows only the upper teeth. It's a polite
those in the intense-exercise group reported a 30 percent increase in
smile-or one that shows a woman is uncomfortable.
their frequency of intercourse, a 26 percent increase in the frequency
of orgasms, and a 50 percent increase in the frequency of Movement. A woman who shifts her body around as she
masturbation. speaks to you may be sending a message. "Movement attracts
attention," says Colleen, a 35-yearold legislative assistant. "If I'm
One note of caution: If cycling's your choice for an aerobic
adjusting my posture, it means I'm attracted." She might, she says,
workout, keep in mind that it could affect your equipment. Too much
"even roll [her] hips a little" if she's talking to you.
cycling can compress the nerves under the penis, called the pudendal
nerves. The result can be numbness, and repeated episodes can lead to Leaning toward you. Leaning in, tilting her head to one side,
reduced sensation and, in extreme cases, impotence. speaking in a softer voice-these all may indicate interest.
Solving the problem may be as simple as adjusting the position Giggling. Laughing in a charming, feminine way is a positive.
of your seat. For example, if you cycle with the tip of your seat On the other hand, if she lets out a guffaw, it probably means she just
pointing upward, change it so it's exactly level for a while (or at no wants to be considered one of the guys.
more than a 5-degree incline). Also make sure your seat itself isn’t set Flushed face. That's a good sign, because your bloodflow
too high. A wider saddle may help. Or ask your local bike shop about increases when you're attracted to someone. "Her pupils may dilate,
anatomical saddles or some form of extra cushioning. too," says Judee Burgoon, Ph.D., professor of communication at the
University of Arizona in Tucson. But, she cautions, pupils also dilate
when you're hungry, so make sure she's thinking beefcake, not
hamburger.
Touching you. Julius Fast, author of Body Language, says
women sometimes touch men during conversation. Laying a hand on a
shoulder or forearm, or playing with a tie-both are flirtatious signs of You Are What You Eat (or Drink …)
interest.
A healthy diet goes hand in hand with regular exercise to help
Touching herself. If she's flipping her hair, fixing her clothes, ensure that when you're ready, you'll get optimum performance from
playing with jewelry-those are all positive signs. "She may affect a all your parts. Avoid big-time fat and cholesterol (as in egg yolks).
gesture in which one hand touches her breast in a near caress. She may Anything that will, over time, clog up the plumbing of life will clog up
stroke her thighs as she talks," says Fast. That's the basic lexicon of the plumbing of love. If circulation is hampered by fat deposits in your
body talk. blood vessels, your penis won't get as much blood, either, and you
could have erection or sensation problems. Following are a few more
performance basics to keep in mind.
Go ahead and enjoy your coffee. Over the years a vast array
of studies have explored the connection between caffeine, sex, and
reproduction. Researchers have looked into whether caffeine causes
birth defects or increases the risk of breast cancer. And for the most
part, your steaming cup of java has been cleared of reproductive
wrongdoing, as long as you drink only a cup or two.
But what about sexual performance? Another group of studies
has shown that caffeine can deliver a performance-boosting jolt to
sperm cells, increasing both their velocity (speed) and motility (live-
liness). But don't imagine that Folger's Mountain Grown will become
the next fertility drug-in these studies, massive amounts of caffeine
were applied directly to semen samples wriggling in Petri dishes.
Practically speaking, the only value of this finding is to suggest a way
of improving the chances of in vitro fertilization.
Go easy on the booze. Alcohol has its sexual ups and downs,
most of them downs. For one, it's the greatest performance-squelcher
of all. After two, maybe three glasses of wine, your skill curve begins
to plummet like a mud hen hit by a Sidewinder. A general rule of
thumb is that the a-mount of alcohol it takes to affect your driving (for
an average-size man, anything more than two drinks in an hour) will
also affect your libido. On the other hand, one glass of champagne by
candlelight, with some moody piano concerto in the background, could
mist her eyes with passion, and she may end up racing you to the
bedroom. The tiny bubbles can work magic, but remember, you don't
want to be anesthetized for sex.
 Lighten up on heavy meals. Big pre-thang meals can affect doesn’t help you to stand up before going down.
you in much the same way that alcohol does. For one thing, they make Hit the sack, literally. You don't want to be sinking before
you sleepy. But you could run into worse trouble. The North African you ever set sail. And since fatigue is one of the biggest roadblocks to
classic The Perfumed Garden warns that "coitus after a full meal may good sex, it's important that you make sure you're getting the sleep you
occasion rupture of the intestines." Don't know about you, but we hate need. Adequate rest goes hand in hand with good diet and exercise to
when that happens. Although there appears to be no scientific basis for keep that fine sexual tool, your body, functioning at its peak.
this warning, we tend to follow this advice.
It's easy to fall into the routine of having sex just before falling
Trust us, you don't want the seven-course feast or the prime rib asleep at night, but for many people that's the worst possible time.
with potatoes and gravy before the planned night of passion. You’ll be Your love life gets what little energy is left after the day is done, and
nodding off just as all her senses are waking up. Besides, routine large sometimes there's almost nothing left. If you think about it, among all
meals not only mess up your short-term plans for passion, they almost the priorities in your life, do you really think love should be last in
certainly guarantee that you'll have love handles the size of soccer line? Try reversing your priorities for a change, beginning the day with
balls. lovemaking instead of ending it that way. If Saturday morning is the
Follow your nose. Now, just to contradict ourselves, you only time it's feasible to linger abed, and you've got kids, try having a
might want to stop by the bakery before your steamy evening of love. sitter come early Saturday morning; then lock the bedroom door, and
Why? The human nose works in mysterious ways when it comes to don’t come out till you’re through.
sex. It's not perfume, coconut suntan oil, or musk that turns men on;
it's plain, old, innocent (until now) cinnamon buns.
Neurologists at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research
Foundation in Chicago measured penile bloodflow in medical students
and found that only the fragrance of cinnamon buns seemed to turn the
men on. But remember, don’t go eating a half dozen, even if they are
still warm, because you’ll just take a nose dive for the pillow as the
blood in your body rushes to your stomach to help digest all those
buns. Sure, the fragrance is delicious (and sensual), but if you must,
eat just one. Or even better, eat only half of one.
Put out the light. If you really want more chances at puffing in
the bedroom, stop puffing on that cigarette. Cigarette smoking accel-
erates the formation of blockages in the heart's arteries, and there's
every reason to believe that it does the same to the vessels that supply
blood to the penis. In fact, smoking is now considered a major factor
in erectile dysfunction, with the first signs of harm appearing by age
40. Besides leading to plaque buildup along artery walls, nicotine in
tobacco is also a blood vessel constrictor. That means each puff makes
it more difficult for blood to get to the penis when it's stimulated. This
 How long is long enough? Well, only you and your partner can
Fantastic Foreplay really tell for sure. But when these sexually experienced adult women
were asked how long they'd prefer that their lovers indulge in foreplay,
Ever notice how often the tastiest part of a fine meal is the
they replied (on average) about 17 minutes. That may seem like a long
appetizer? Often it's enjoyed as much as, if not more than, the main
time, but the rewards of patience are rich. When Paul Gebliard, a
course. This, in fact, is the way some sex experts prefer to look at
collaborator of the late Dr. Alfred Kinsey, went back and reexamined
foreplay. To them, even the word itself is mildly
the Kinsey group's data, he found that only 7.7 percent of the women
"If he stops objectionable, because it implies that all sexual
whose lovers spent 21 minutes or longer on foreplay failed to reach
and buys a touching is just a prelude to intercourse, which
orgasm.
single may or may not be the case. To them, noncoital
long-stemme sex play is a better term, because it includes Following are some tips for setting off fireworks through
d rose on everything, takes the pressure off everybody, and foreplay.
Tuesday, for doesn't seem quite so desperately goal-oriented. Understand the differences when turning up the heat. "A
no particular man's sexual responses are like a lightbulb: You turn it on, and it goes
In The Ananga Ranga, an Indian sex
reason at all, from cold to hot almost instantly. When you turn it off, it cools down
classic written in the fifteenth or sixteenth century,
he will right away. But a woman's responses are more like an iron: You turn it
we learn that even royalty needs a little foreplay.
probably on, then wait and wait and wait until it heats up; and after you turn it
This Muslim-era tome reminds readers what the
have fantastic off, you wait and wait and wait until it cools off," explains Jude Cotter,
court physician said to Maria Theresa, Empress of
sex on Ph.D., a psychologist and sex therapist in private practice in
Austria: "Furthermore, I am of the opinion that the
Wednesday." Farmington Hills, Michigan.
sexual organs of your Most Sacred Majesty should
be titillated for some length of time before coitus." Foreplay is one way to smooth out the differences, slowing
The same book gives this practical tip for accomplishing that: Make an down the man a little, speeding up the woman a little, and meeting
"artificial elephant trunk' by bringing together the first three fingers of (let's hope) somewhere in the middle. Technically speaking, there's
either hand, and thus stimulate the woman. Whether you find yourself some interesting evidence that it's not so much that women’s sexual
trumpeting like a bull elephant in the bedroom or your mate is responses are innately slower than men's but that women require more
pleading, "Ungawa, Tarzan!" the delectable rites of arousal-and foreplay because it's harder for them to reach orgasm through
wherever they lead-are wonderful and important, especially to a intercourse.
woman.
Stay aware of her breathing. When she changes from normal
In one study, 709 female nurses were asked to rank the impor- breathing to a deep, relaxed pattern, she's usually ready for intercourse.
tance of 15 different things (such as fatigue, stress, and lack of ten- When she's panting hot and heavy, she's approaching orgasm. Start
derness) that interfered with their ability to reach orgasm. The intercourse slowly; even if she appears eager, it will raise her
women's most common complaint, outranking all the others by a good anticipation and allow sensations to build.
margin, was that their partners did not spend enough time in foreplay.
Men, overly focused on the "goal" (intercourse), tend to hurry through Make foreplay last all day. "Always remember that good sex
it all. They don’t slow down and take enough time to linger, to be begins while your clothes are still on," say William Masters, M.D., and
playful, to explore, and to help their partners be satisfied. Virginia Johnson, of the Masters and Johnson Institute in St. Louis,
and their collaborator Robert C. Kolodny, M.D. "Getting in the mood"
is not just the few moments before sex; it can go on for hours, or days,
beforehand. Since good sex is just one aspect of a good relationship, His & Her Hot Spots
it's sweetest when it grows naturally out of the time you spend
Sex involves all the senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, and, of
together.
course, the sense of touch. When you touch her skin, anywhere, do it
"One of the things that men don't understand is that if a guy as lightly as you possibly can, so lightly that there is almost air
spends the afternoon with his partner, and they stop and get a between your fingers and her skin. This can give her chills and be an
sandwich, they joke and kid around, they laugh, they hug-to the erotic and tempting tease. When you move on to the heavier touching,
woman, that's foreplay," says Dr. Cotter. "Men want to know, 'What's this is where you want to be the expert on her parts and your parts and
the right technique for foreplay?' Well, part of it is to go for a walk how to make all of these parts add up to unforgettable pleasure.
with her, spend some time with her, do things that are sensitive and
kind. If he stops and buys a single long-stemmed rose on Tuesday, for Her Body
no particular reason at all, he will probably have fantastic sex on Ask her to show you her "hot spots": her G spot, her clitoris,
Wednesday." etc. When you go in search of the magic button, it helps to have accu-
Ask what feels good. When it comes to actually getting physi- rate directions. Otherwise, here's a quick tour of the female body:
cal, men and women often make similar mistakes. From their own When a woman is lying on her back, the lowest opening is the anus.
intimate observations, Masters and Johnson say that during foreplay Next up is the vagina, with labia on both sides. Above the vagina is a
both men and women tend to do things that they think would turn them smaller opening called the urethra, where urine comes out, and above
on. For instance, many men stroke the shaft of the clitoris vigorously the urethra, maybe camouflaged by her pubic hair, is the clitoral hood.
and rapidly, in imitation of the way men masturbate, or they plunge a Inside this little cave is the clitoris. Another good way to find the
finger deep into the vagina, even though many women find this clitoris is by touch. During sexual excitement the hood becomes
unarousing or even uncomfortable. By contrast, one of men's most puffier and larger, but the clitoris remains inside. Place your finger on
common complaints is that women don't grab the penis firmly enough; top of the hood and press down gently, feeling for a shaft of rigid
they treat the man’s genitals as gingerly as they do their own. tissue, the clitoris.
The answer? Communication. It doesn't necessarily have to be Clitoris. The clitoris can become numb from the same kind of
verbal, but it's important to let your partner know, in one way or touch over and over again, so vary the touch from the top to either
another, what feels good and what doesn't. side. Encourage her to explain what feels good to her and to help you
find different ways to touch her there. When you gently tease the
Set the stage. One final note on preliminaries: "Candlelight,"
clitoris as opposed to pressing firmly, she may end up trembling and
advise David and Ellen Ramsdale, authors of Sexual Energy Ecstasy,
shouting out loud. Also, try tracing the alphabet with your tongue-we
"flatters the human body by making it look more fluid and smooth."
bet she doesn’t make it past N or 0!
And removing your reading glasses has pretty much the same effect.
Both at once is miraculous.
 When she's
fresh from
the bath and
lounging Or you can try the Venus Butterfly, PLEASURE SPOTS FOR BOTH
around in wherein you repeatedly suck your lover's clitoris
into your mouth, then expel it rapidly (two to three According to ancient Chinese erotic texts, both men and
that silky women have certain "acupoints," or spots that when stimulated cause
robe, try times per second). Because the clitoris is so
sensitive, this is very intense for most women, and immediate sexual arousal, boost sexual stamina, and recharge the
nibbling or autonomic nervous system that controls sexual sensations and
sucking her it may be best if you alternate 10 to 15 seconds of
this motion with 10 to 15 seconds of left-toright functions.
toes while
tracing and up-and-down tongue flicks, as well as an The "Cinnabar field" was what the Chinese called a line of
circles on the occasional figure-8 tracing of the clitoris. If it still seven points from the navel to the front of the pubic bone just above
arch of her seems too intense for her, pause to slowly lick the the genitals. Imagine a line between these two points, with five
foot.... length of her labia. Ask her to tell you what works additional points about equally spaced between them. Press each for 3
the best. to 5 seconds, then press again.
The results
may surprise Sometimes she may prefer to use her own There are also two pleasure points located along the crease
you both. hand on her clitoris while you're busy somewhere between the abdomen and thighs. Here are a few more that seem
else. You'll never know unless you ask her. pleasurable to both men and women.
Women enjoy masturbation as much as men do,
Perineum. The area between the anus and the base of the
and they're experts on how and where to touch their bodies.
scrotum in men, or the anus and the vaginal opening in women (the
Incidentally, just before orgasm, the clitoris momentarily seems to
place you'd make contact with if you straddled a fence post), is highly
shrink out of sight. This can confuse men, who think it's a sign of a
sensitive to touch. This rather secretive spot can be reached by direct
sexual turnoff when it's actually a sign of intense arousal because the
pressure with a finger, through the rectum or (in women) by deep
hood of the clitoris is becoming engorged with blood.
penetration of the vagina.
Labia minora. The inner lips of the genitals are richly
Earlobes. The earlobes are loaded with blood vessels and nerve
supplied with nerves, especially on their secret, inner sides. In Dr.
endings. Gently stroking the outer earlobe with a fingertip or
Kinsey's famous studies of female hot spots, 98 percent of the women
administering light tongue caresses can be quite a turn-on. Soft, warm
could feel a touch on either the inner or the outer side of the lips. "As
breaths (as long as you don't blow too hard) may also do the trick.
sources of erotic arousal," he observed, "the labia minora seem to be
fully as important as the clitoris." The labia majora-the fleshy outer More to consider. The thin skin on the inner surface of the
lips-seem to be considerably less sensually sensitive. thigh is richly endowed with nerves, and in some people stimulation of
this area makes for an especially arousing adventure. Other erogenous
Entrance of the vagina. This is a definite pleasure zone. Most
zones include the throat, the armpits, the anus, the navel, the abdomen,
women find the so-called vestibule of the vagina (the funnel-shaped
the toes, and who knows what else?
area between the inner lips, just above and outside the vaginal
opening), as well as the first inch and a half of its interior, to be the You get the idea. There are likely dozens of erotic zones all
sweetest of spots. That's because these areas are richly supplied with over her body and yours. The fun part is exploring, nuzzling, kissing,
nerve endings. Interestingly enough, the deep inner walls of the vagina and caressing your way around until you identify every last one of
seem numb by comparison. them.
 The "G spot." Modern researchers point out, though, that there is a small triangle called the sacrum that has been called the
some women are wildly responsive to deep pressure (not light strokes) "Bermuda Triangle of lust"; massage this area with your thumb. Soft
applied to the roof of the vagina, several inches inside the opening-an kisses at the small of the neck may get big results, as well.
area that's come to be called the "G spot."
Not all women believe they have a G spot. To help her find
hers, have her lie down on her back. Insert one or two fingers into her His Body
vagina with your palm facing the ceiling. Slightly bend your fingers We may think of the penis as an expandable, flexible rod, but
and feel along the ribbed walls of her vagina. Somewhere between her it's really wishbone-shaped. We see only the shaft portion that hangs
bladder and her pelvis there should be a sort of roundish-shaped outside the body. The remainder is inside the abdomen, where it splits
sensitive area. The odd thing is that when you touch this area, she may into a Y and anchors the penis behind the pubic bone. In the shaft of
feel an urge to urinate, but most likely she won't. This sensation the penis are three chambers. The smaller one, on the underside of the
passes, and the feeling then becomes pleasurable. shaft, houses the urethra (the bladder's "drainpipe"), and the other two
On the other hand, don't keep touching or rubbing if it is not are side-by-side erectile chambers of spongy tissue that fill with blood
feeling good to her. She doesn't have to like it. There is nothing to and expand during an erection.
prove in good sex, just endless possibilities for enjoyment. If the G The main impetus for an erection occurs in the organ between
spot doesn't work for her, then move on. your ears-that is, your brain. If the mind likes what it's seeing,
Breasts. The breasts and nipples receive mixed reviews. Many thinking, feeling, or dreaming, the penis stands at attention. If the mind
women respond to erotic attentions to the breasts and nipples, but an is distracted, irritated, or discouraged, the penis deflates. Boredom,
equal number find that being stimulated in these areas either does not problems in the relationship, job stress-all of these things can play
lead to arousal or even makes them uncomfortable. Studies have havoc with your ability to rise to the occasion. Sooner or later, every
shown that although 90 percent of women say their partners like to guy will have a problem getting or keeping an erection. Best thing is
kiss or stroke their breasts during sex, only about 50 percent actually not to worry about it. just relax and enjoy the cuddling and other
enjoy it. During certain times of her menstrual cycle her breasts may intimacies, and it probably won’t happen again. If the problem persists
be especially tender or sensitive. Encourage her to let you know what or becomes worse, it may be medical, and you should see your doctor.
feels good and what doesn't. Although most guys in the locker room brag and joke, penis
Fingers and toes. With all the attention on the clitoris and the size is not the key to sexual pleasure. Average length of an erect penis
G spot, men tend to forget all the other delicious areas of a woman’s is 5 3/8 inches, and about three-quarters of them range from 4 5/8 to 6
body. Fingers and toes can be very erogenous areas. When she's fresh 1/4 inches. Women, for the most part, couldn't care less about penis
from the bath and lounging around in that silky robe, try nibbling or size. But there are a few hot spots on your penis (no matter what the
sucking her toes while tracing circles on the arch of her foot. Or you length) and the rest of your body that you could ask her to pay
can stroke and nibble on her soft fingertips while gazing into her eyes. attention to.
The results may surprise both of you. Penis. The frenulum (the area underneath and just behind the
A few others to feel out. Behind her knee is a much-neglected glans, or the head of the penis) is usually the most sensitive spot. The
erotic area with soft, thin, sensitive skin that you can kiss or gently rim of the glans, sometimes called the coronal ridge, is also highly
caress. At the base of the spine, just above the crease of the buttocks, sensitive. The shaft of the penis and the skin of the scrotum (the sac
containing the testicles) are less sensitive than these other spots.
Testicles. Don’t forget this body part. Testicular massage can
The Art of Massage
boost your sexual energy, and it's believed to help the body produce Even people who love each other and have been happily
testosterone. You can either do this yourself or show your partner how married for years tend to forget 95 percent of the vast and varied
it's done. Firmly but gently roll the testicles between the thumb and vocabulary of touch. After a few years of marriage, the way we touch
fingers of each hand, then hold your penis and scrotum with your each other tends to be reduced to one of two
thumb and forefinger and lightly pull them forward while tightening things: We touch each other in a completely Massage is a
your pelvic muscles. sexless, perfunctory way (a peck on the cheek, a way of
Chest. Most men (and women) feel a little funny about the pat on the back) or in a way that is as sexual as exploring the
man’s breasts and nipples being stimulated during sex play, but lots of you can get. Often, when a man touches his wife forgotten
men are sensitive there. In fact, Dr. Kinsey reported that there may be at all, it's basically a way of asking a question: frontiers of
as many males as there are females whose breasts are distinctly Do you want to have sex? First comes the touch, your partner's
sensitive. then the kiss, then a fast-forward to orgasm. body and in
the process
Prostate gland. That pleasant tingling sensation you feel deep Even when we get sexual, the places
vastly
inside your crotch during sexual excitement is your prostate gland where we touch each other tend to be limited to a
expanding
humming a love song. Most guys pay no attention to the prostate gland few square inches of skin the dimensions of an
your
until there is a problem or disease, but this is a very sensitive erotic airmail envelope. Whole kingdoms of the body,
repertoire of
spot. This nerve-rich organ, sometimes known as the male G spot, and of sensuous pleasure, go unnoticed. "It's
touch.
tingles as it secretes fluid during arousal and ejaculation. Gay men entirely possible that a woman who's been
have long known that stimulating the prostate increases sexual married for years has never been touched behind
pleasure, and the gland gets quite a workout during male anal sex. You the knee, or between the toes, by another adult since childhood," says
can have your partner massage your prostate by pressing firmly on the Gordon Inkeles, bestselling author of The Art of Sensual Massage, The
perineum (the skin between the anus and the base of the scrotum) or New Massage, and other books. Our whole culture seems to be so
sliding a lubricated finger into your anus to stroke the prostate. starved for touch that sometimes people will have sex when all they
really want is to feel the delicious warmth of skin against skin.

Massage as Sex-Enhancer
But all is not lost. You and your lover can learn the exquisite
pleasures of touch and rediscover each other in the process.
It's called massage.
Don't be intimidated by that word. There are forms of massage
that require lots of training, and maybe even a few courses in human
physiology, but that's not what we're talking about here. We're simply
talking about using touch to give your partner pleasure and then gently, and men tend to massage women too firmly. The
unashamedly receiving it (which is also the goal of satisfying sex). solution: just keep asking for feedback. "How does this
That kind of touch doesn’t take any particular training at all, although pressure feel?" "Should I bear down harder?" "Is that too
it does require that you care for each other. soft?" The only unforgivable sin of massage is to make
your partner feel uncomfortable. Says Inkeles: "One
Massage is a potent "sex-enhancer," says Inkeles, because it
moment of pain destroys an hour of good massage."
induces deep relaxation by rapidly dissipating the negative effects of
stress. People tend to have sex as a way of blowing off physical § People tend to hold lots of tension in their faces. Try
tension. But a far better approach is to slip into a state of deep massaging the forehead, jaw muscles, temples. Use strokes
relaxation first, through sensual massage, and then make love. that "smooth out" or go across the lines on the face.
Another great spot to focus on: the feet.
Sensual massage, whether or not it's overtly sexual, is also a
delightful way to express affection. It's a way of exploring the § Women tend to hold tension in their neck and shoulders;
forgotten frontiers of your partner's body and in the process vastly men tend to hold it in the small of their backs, Inkeles says.
expanding your repertoire of touch. And it's a way of finding out what Give those areas special attention.
makes your lover feel good and what doesn’t. § Any place where the skin is thin is especially sensitive,
such as around the ankles, the neck, and the insides of the
arms.
The How-To Part
§ You really don’t need any fancy equipment to give a great
Preparing for a sensuous massage is like setting the mood for massage, but sometimes a vibrator can be used for spice.
love. It doesn't have to be terribly involved. just find someplace where Try strapping the device to the back of your hand so that
you're sure you won’t be interrupted-the bedroom is fine. Don’t focus your fingertips transmit the good vibrations.
on giving your lover a massage for any particular amount of time; just
do it for as long as it feels good. (It's worse to persist if you feel bored
or resentful.) Another Form of Sex Therapy
It's nice to use massage oils, because they feel great and tend to The sensuous magic of massage has not been lost on sex
make the skin more sensitive to touch. Safflower oil works fine, and therapists. In fact, a form of massage has been a key part of many sex
it's cheap. Others prefer coconut oil, which is light, nongreasy, and
therapy programs for more than 20 years. Sensate focus exercises
odorless. It's best to warm it a little before use. Try putting it into a (sometimes called nondemand pleasuring) are a way for couples in
plastic squeeze bottle for convenience. Instead of oil, some people like sexual distress to break free of mutually reinforcing avoidance. But
to use cornstarch, which is so silky to the touch it almost feels wet. even people who are not having sex troubles can use these exercises to
Other things to remember: great effect.
§ Martha Brown, a registered massage therapist in Basically, nondemand pleasuring works like this: A couple get
Charlottesville, Virginia, says that people tend to touch naked together in a quiet, romantic place and take turns caressing each
each other during massage in the same way they like to be other's body. (Usually, at least to begin, the couple is seated, with the
touched. The result: Women tend to massage men too receiver sitting between the giver's legs.) There's just one rule: The
breasts and genitals are off-limits, and so is intercourse. There is no Make sure that was a "yes." You need to be sure that your
pressure to achieve orgasm, no pressure to strive for anything or get partner has given full consent to sex. Sexual etiquette means nothing if
anywhere, no pressure to "return the favor." it doesn't honor this basic sexual right. And consent is not something
that's required only of college kids on a date. It's a question of
There's no place to go except into the sensuality and stillness of
propriety that applies to any sexual relationship, even a married one.
the moment.

Take "no" for an answer. If your partner can't or won I t give

Sexual Etiquette you what you want (oral sex, say), then it's unfair to bully or browbeat
them into giving it anyway. To pressure a lover by withholding love,
Miss Manners can tell you which fork to use at a garden party
threatening them, or making them feel unworthy constitutes a kind of
or explain the elaborate protocol of weddings. But who's to explain the
sexual blackmail. Of course, a "no" may not always last forever. It's
etiquette of sex? Pardon the presumption, but here's a
acceptable to ask again later, if you do so in a kind, undemanding way.
There are rough sketch of sexual decency guidelines to ensure
plenty of that we treat our lovers with kindness, playfulness, Respect your partner's nakedness. "Where else are we as
ways to say and pleasuring. vulnerable as we are during sex?" asks Jude Cotter, Ph.D.,
thank you, psychologist and sex therapist in private practice in Farmington Hills,
Remember the Golden Rule. "Do unto
of course, Michigan. "We are naked, physically and spiritually, and there's an
others as you would have them do unto you works as
and some of obligation to be sensitive to that vulnerability."
well between the sheets as it does anywhere else.
the nicest Take the time to make yourself desirable. In longtime During extended foreplay, air taken up into the vagina will
ones don't marriages, and even in longish relationships, lovers sometimes escape in little farts the French call "love butterflies." A
require tend to let themselves go to seed without really woman should feel comfortable letting fly a few butterflies in front of
words. sensing how unfair that is to their partner. You notice her lover, or saying or doing whatever else she wishes, without fear
when your partner comes to bed with legs covered that such intimacies will later be violated. To violate the privacies that
with stubble, or without having showered, or with unbrushed teeth. are shared during sex should be a crime. (It's not just spies who traffic
Why shouldn’t your partner notice when you do the same? You may in pillow talk.)
feel desire, but if you don't take the trouble to make yourself desirable, Remember to say thank you. If you thank the bagboy at the
is it really fair to ask for sex? grocery store for helping you load the car, shouldn't you also always
Ask for what you want. It's not fair to present yourself to a thank your lover for more important favors? (There are plenty of ways
lover and say, in effect, "Here's my body, see if you can figure out to say thank you, of course, and some of the nicest ones don’t require
what to do with it." For one thing, if you don't know how to ask for words.)
what you want, you're virtually guaranteed not to get it. For another, Keep some things secret. What people say during orgasm,
by not helping your partner satisfy you, you’re setting her up for more lyrically known as "birdsong at morning," is private and should
failure, touching off the tumble toward blame, anger, and be kept secret. The Indians didn’t keep parrots or mynah birds in their
recrimination. If you have the strength and self-respect to ask, it will bedrooms because of how readily the birds picked up and repeated
help your partner do the same. such privacies-so don't you repeat them, either.
 THREE RULES OF LOVEMAKING in. The woman should control how rapidly things proceed to
climax. Allowing her to guide him in is just another way to make
sure this happens. Also, even if he's not fully erect by the time
A multitude of sexual problems could be avoided if we all she's ready, she can use his penis as a dildo, rubbing and stroking it
followed three simple rules for intercourse, says Jude Cotter, Ph.D., a against herself so that he is almost bound to have an erection
psychologist and sex therapist in private practice in Farmington Hills, before too long and then is able to penetrate her.
Michigan. In general, Dr. Cotter explains, these rules acknowledge something
1. Women first. The woman should be allowed to reach orgasm most people don't realize: It's the man, not the woman, who is
before the man. She may get there through whatever arousal more sexually fragile. As William Masters, M.D., co-director of
patterns she needs-by stimulating her clitoris with a finger (his, the Masters and Johnson Institute in St. Louis, once remarked,
hers, or both), through oral sex, with a vibrator, or whatever. But "The female has an infinitely greater capacity for sexual response
she should always be allowed to get there first. This is not mere than a man ever dreamed of." It is he, not she, who is more likely
chivalry; it's physiology. to have trouble fulfilling his side of the sexual bargain. "When a
couple practices these simple rules for intercourse, though, it wipes
"When the guy is done, he's done-it's all over," Dr. Cotter explains.
out almost al I those sexual problems," Dr. Cotter contends.
After orgasm and ejaculation, men's bodies need a period of
recovery before they can repeat the performance, and the older the
man is, the longer it takes. A teenager may need a minute; a 50-
year-old requires hours. Women, on the other hand, require no
such recovery time; many can reach orgasm repeatedly without
ever needing a rest.
"Also, if a guy is having erectile problems, he obsesses; he
worries; he gets performance anxiety," Dr. Cotter says. "But very
few things can give a man confidence like seeing her come. If she
comes first, that takes away 90 percent of his fears."
2. She decides when it’s time for penetration.
The woman should determine when penetration will take place,
whether she assumes the on-top position or he does.
"You ask a guy how he knows that a woman is ready for
penetration, and he says, 'She's wet/ or 'Her nipples are erect,"' Dr.
Cotter says. "But a woman can lubricate before she even
undresses, and sometimes her nipples are erect because she's
freezing. Other women never get erect nipples. The fact is, the only
one who knows for sure that she's ready is her."
3. It should always be the woman who guides her partners penis
 Keesling. By minimizing muscle tension in the man's torso, this allows
Prime-Time Positions a man to use his pubococcygeal (PC.) muscles (which anchor the base
of the penis within the pelvis) and his breathing to greater effect.
You and your partner can have a great time trying all the
"Most men tell me this is the position with which they have their
different positions for sex. You probably have a favorite position for
greatest success, “ says Dr. Keesling.
sleeping, so it stands to reason that you have favorite positions for
passion as well. The Kama Sutra was devoted to the topic, wasn’t it?
Some of them may prove to be favorites of hers while others feel
better to you, or you might find one that you can both agree is just Woman on Top
plain wonderful. Think of the fun you'll both have in the process of Some people feel it's "just not right" for the woman to be in the
finding your favorites. superior" position, that it is an affront to a man’s authority or suggests
latent homosexuality, or some other nonsense. Actually, though, it's
pleasure that should be in the superior position. You may find the
Cozy and Intimate woman-on-top position to be mutually satisfying. As a rule, when the
woman is on top she's much better able to fine-tune the stimulation of
This position is said to be ideal for those who want a relaxed
her clitoris and thus reach orgasm (although it may be a little more
posture, one that in fact is perfect for falling asleep in each other's
difficult for the man to keep his penis from falling out).
arms (after, not during). Begin in the missionary position, fully
engaged. She then draws up her right leg (you can do this for her) and "Undoubtedly," says Dr. Cotter, "the position of choice is the
you both roll over to your left, until you're on your sides facing each female on top. When a woman is kneeling astride his erect penis, they
other. "In this position," says Whit Barry in Making Love: A Man’s can both last longer. He's not getting tired, she's not getting tired, since
Guide, "You don’t have to worry about supporting your weight on her strongest muscles are supporting her. Both his hands are free to
your elbows and knees." Plus, you aren’t crushing her. "Many couples stimulate her clitoris. He can also see her body, and this is important,
find this position encourages a kind of cozy intimacy that suits them because men are turned on by the visuals, which is why there should
perfectly," he adds. be some light source in the room."
Also, Dr. Cotter adds, in this position it's possible to deal with
some erectile difficulties. If he's having trouble getting an erection, she
Maximum Results can use the "stuff technique" and simply stuff his semi-erect penis into
Although experimenting with positions is always useful, one her vagina when she's ready. If he has trouble with premature
position stands out in terms of allowing maximum control and range of ejaculation, he can usually last longer when she's on top.
movement, according to Barbara Keesling, Ph.D., author of How to
Make Love All Night (and Drive a Woman Wild). It's a modified
missionary position in which the woman lies on her back, perhaps with Sifting Positions
a small pillow under her lower back for more comfort. Her legs are Art or literature depicting seated lovemaking is fairly rare in
raised in the air, knees bent. The man should be on his knees between other cultures, although the Chinese are fond of depicting intercourse
the woman's legs. "The key to this position is that the man uses his involving the man sitting in a chair, according to anthropologist Edgar
knees instead of his arms to support most of his weight," says Dr. Gregersen, Ph.D., author of the book Sexual Practices. Although they
may be somewhat uncomfortable, seated positions have the advantage "All of these maneuvers can help push the upper wall down
of not being too strenuous on the man and may help him delay onto the penis, and so maximize her (and your) pleasure," explains Dr.
ejaculation. Perry. Most women have their greatest area of sensitivity on the upper
wall, but some have it closer to their opening, and some deeper in, so it
takes some trial and error to get it right. But believe this: You’ll know
Rear Entry when you do.
Rear-entry intercourse may seem a little raunchy and One important tip: When you bring a woman to orgasm this
animalistic, but that's part of its appeal. It has other practical benefits, way, the result can often be waves of muscular contractions that seem
such as the fact that it can be done in late pregnancy. It's the position hell-bent on pushing you right out of the vagina. "With a vaginal
in which the man can have probably the deepest penetration. And orgasm, the top of the vagina will close down and the bottom will open
many women who have an erotically sensitive "G spot" on the front, up so that you have a pushing-out effect," says Alice Ladas, Ed.D., a
top wall of the vagina say that it's most easily reached when the man sex therapist practicing in New York City and coauthor with Dr. Perry
enters from behind. The biggest disadvantage is the lack of clitoral of The G Spot. When this happens, push back. What the women we
stimulation in the rear-entry position (although she can help with her spoke to really want as these muscles are contracting is for you to push
own hands). in very forcefully: They’re feeling intense pleasure from the pressure
of your penis on that upper wall, and they want more of a good thing.

The G-Spot Stimulator

An Old Favorite
"Vaginal sensitivity is an anatomical reality," says John D.
Perry, Ph.D., a fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Here's a pretty simple approach from that Arabic classic The
Sexologists and coauthor of The G Spot. Although there may not Perfumed Garden. According to the book, this position was developed
always be a distinct, raised G spot, the upper wall of the vagina in India, where it was counted as "the thirteenth manner" of making
(closest to her abdomen) is generously endowed with sensation love. It is called Dok el arz, which in simple
receptors that can play a major role in the female orgasm. The key is in English-perhaps too simple-means "pounding on The ancient
reaching them. the spot." According to the author, one Shaykh Indians who
NefLawi, no position was so enthusiastically followed the
As for your technique, think of a spoon inserted into a glass jar. approved of by his fifteenth-century buddies. And path of the
For the end of the spoon to touch one side of the glass, it's got to be their wives. Kama
angled just so. So do you when you’re inside your partner. Here are regarded sex
three ways you can customize the standard missionary position to help In his own words (translated by Sir Richard
as a major
you hit the mark: Burton, the nineteenth-century British explorer and
portal of entry
Orientalist): "The man sits down with his legs
§ Have your partner elevate her legs. stretched out; the woman then places herself
into the world
of pure spirit.
§ Place a pillow under the small of her back. astride on his thighs, crossing her legs behind the
back of the man." Lining things up, the woman
§ Place your hands beneath her hips and lift her whole pelvic
guides her lover into her. "She then places her
area into the air.
arms around his neck, and he embraces her sides and waist, and helps The X Position
her to rise and descend upon him. She must assist in his work." The
Shaykh relates that a long-frustrated wife whispered in the ear of her Alex Comfort, M.D., D.Sc., author of The Joy of Sex, is fond of
husband, "This is the veritable manner of making love!" this approach, which he calls "a winner for prolonged, slow
intercourse." His instructions: "Start with her sitting facing him, penis
fuly inserted. She then lies right back [so do you, but slowly] until
each partner's head and trunk are between the other's wide-open legs,
and they clasp hands. Slow, coordinated wriggling movements will
Angling for Her Affection keep him erect and her close to orgasm for long periods." The splayed-
Here's a tactic that's likely to stir up the embers: A report In the out legs of each partner explain the "X position' name. Take your time
Journal of Sex and Massage Therapy suggests that the "coital with this one, and when you lie back, do so gradually, until you both
alignment technique," which brings the penis and clitoris into
sustained, rhythmic contact, may enhance intercourse. With your Shut up and Kiss Me, You Fool
partner lying on her back, position yourself between her legs, further We agree, but kiss her artfully. There is one sure way to
for-ward than in the conventional missionary position. Rest your upper get a woman very, very ready. Women say they can never get
body on her so your pelvis overrides hers. Your legs lie over her enough of kissing, and here are their definitive descriptions of how
thighs, her ankles on the inner sides of your calves. Bending her knees to kiss a woman on the mouth.
any more than that is uncomfortable and tends to immobilize her
pelvis. After insertion, the shaft of your penis should press up against § Take your time at the lip stage; bite them softly or lick them
her pubic bone. gently. Touch the corners of her mouth with your tongue.
Don't thrust in and out. Instead, both your pelvises should § Open her mouth gently but firmly with your own. Play with
move together in short, rocking strokes. Your partner should push up her tongue, but refrain from sticking yours all the way down
as you push down. Direct your movement from the rear surface at the her throat.
base of your penis, maintaining contact with her clitoris. It's important § Move your jaw a little from side to side and concentrate solely
to keep continuous, steady pressure on the clitoris, say researchers who on her mouth. Don't think about what comes after. Or even
have studied the benefits of this position. As the man bears down, the what might not come after. Just that moment. And either look
woman should apply counterpressure by pushing up with her pelvis. straight into her eyes, or close yours. Think of England, if you
As orgasm approaches, there is a natural tendency for the man to speed have to. Just don't think of optometry.
up at the same time the woman slows down or even stops. But you § Go with different grades of intensity before heading inside. If
need to resist the impulse to break out of rhythm, and keep moving and you give love bites, do it carefully. Soft, gentle suction on the
thrusting at the same pace as your partner, the researchers say. sides of the neck is good, but no woman wants to wear
Women who’ve learned the coital alignment technique are able turtlenecks or elaborately tied scarves for a week.
to reach orgasm more often and more pleasurably and are more likely
to climax simultaneously with their partners, researchers say. feel comfortable.
The Blooming Lotus people say that, next to orgasm, the moment of penetration is the most
enjoyable part of sex. So take your time. Enjoy yourself," he says.
Before describing these next two approaches, from the Indian
classic The Ananga Ranga (Theater of Love), it should be noted that in
the Indian tradition, love and sex can be central to spirituality. Rather
than diverging from the spirit and plunging into the physical, as in the
Puritan tradition, the ancient Indians who followed the path of the
Kama regarded sex as a major portal of entry into the world of pure
spirit. Ananga, from the title of the book, designates the Indian god of
love. There are many ways to know him, including the following:
The woman lies on her back, with her head lower than the rest
of her body, either from lifting her hips with her hands or with the help
of some supporting pillows. In this position, she swings her feet
outward and bends her knees so her heels wind up in contact with her
hips.
There is a reverse version of this in which the woman lies on
her stomach, with her knees against the bed. She grasps her feet and
pulls them around and up to her hips. This tends to direct her center
region downward. Her partner then moves behind her, raises her thighs
further up, and pushes his knees under them.
just in case your partner should ask what exactly you have in
mind as you begin to orchestrate this, you can say, without any trace of
hesitation, "In ancient India, they called this Vyaghravaskanda. "While
that may take some practice to pronounce (can you say vee-AH-krah-
vah-SKON-dah?), it's probably a better choice than the translation
from the Sanskrit, which works out to "attack of the tiger."

Take It Easy
One last tip that can make intercourse both more enjoyable and
more controllable: Take it extremely slowly. "Get in there in stages
and just don’t do anything," recommends Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D., a
sex therapist and author of The New Male Sexuality. You might want
to start by penetrating only a half inch and adding increments slowly.
Once in, doift feel compelled to move around right away. "A lot of
 advice of sex therapist Irene Kassorla, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Do-
Best Sex Ever And Now You Can Too, on talking during sex: "Let your partner in on
all the sensations you're feeling, everything that's happening to your
We've all attended workshops on management or a variety of
body and how excited you are. When you hear your partner saying 'I'm
other topics; been tutored on Windows and computer software of all
having such a good time!' it will be easier for you to relax. Silent
types; taken classes on karate, scuba, fly fishing; been taught the
lovemaking breeds alienation, increases anxiety and squelches
proper posture for walking ("Get those shoulders down!") or even how
performance. Talking promotes self-confidence, stimulates action, and
to breathe ("Stick out that belly!").
encourages intimacy. [italics hers]"
But one thing you've never really been "It’s
important So ... we have to talk not only before but during, too, lest we
workshopped. on is sex.
to know alienate and squelch. Fortunately, according to Michael Morgenstern,
Now, does that make sense? Most men regard that author of How to Make Love to a Woman, "It doesn’t really matter
themselves as Studley Doright when it comes to sex. women what you say. She just wants to know that what has just happened has
But let's be honest. If we have room for improvement absolutely some importance." ("Honey, that was ... like, major.")
on our fly-casting strokes, isn't it likely that we have a want
Make her feel beautiful. A women's magazine survey found
little room for improvement on our people strokes? quickies, that the single factor that most inhibited women's sexual desires was
Since most real-life workshops are somehow too." insecurity about their own physical appearance. Ashamed of being
designed to be embarrassing, if not downright overweight or not good-looking enough, they found it hard to believe
humiliating, here is a workshop in the privacy of print. Based on their lovers could be attracted to them. A word to the wise: Helping
countless sex manuals, and field testing, what follows is hereby rated your mate feel beautiful is also very likely to make her feel sexier ...
X, so if you don’t want this kind of thing, close this book. Another and more willing. Often, the reason that couples have bad sex is that
word of warning: When the situation warrants, wear a condom. the woman simply doesn't feel attended to.
The tongue has a second role to play. Yes, the most Don't be afiaid to open your mouth. "A lot of my patients
important body part for perfect sex is the tongue, but not necessarily complain that their partners don't say anything or are too quiet during
used the way you're thinking. "Though a man loves a girl ever so lovemaking," says sex therapist Shirley Zussman, Ed.D., codirector of
much, he never succeeds in winning her over without a great deal of the Association for Male Sexual Dysfunction. "Telling your lover
talking," says The Kama Sum, the world's oldest and most famous sex things like, 'Oh, you feel so good,' and grunting, sighing, making
manual, written about 2,000 years ago and based on writings that go noise, it's all a part of lovemaking," she says. "Good sex is like a light-
back even further-no one really knows how far. and-sound show: Leave the lights on and let out some sound."
This observation hits like a bolt of lightning, nothing less than Ask and you’ll probably receive. There is often a failure to
a double-millennium male bonding experience. Those guys had to talk, communicate among couples. Very often, the guy has desires he's
too? What did our Indian brothers talk about? Tigers? Elephants? never brought up. When the woman, trying to please him, asks him
Monsoons? No, they probably talked about what we are going to talk what he wants, he replies, "Everything you do is great." Women hate
about-the feelings of the beloved, which we doubt have changed in all that. Men need to learn how to ask. Most guys who are reluctant to ask
those centuries. think that what they want is kinky. But since there are only so many
Leaping ahead one hundred generations or more, here is the concave surfaces on the body, whatever you're thinking of has surely
been tried before. stimulating for women as for men. "Men have told me that they’re
trying to stay sensitive and in touch with their partner's needs and that
One recent survey found that 57 percent of male respondents
they thought the quickie was forbidden," says Patricia Love, Ed.D., a
shared their sexual desires with their partners. Unfortunately, this
marriage therapist practicing in Austin, Texas, and author of Hot
means that 43 percent of us don't open up. A good way to start is by
Monogamy. "It's important to know that women absolutely want
asking some questions. Share some of your own thoughts and
quickies, too."
fantasies; there's nothing like expressing raw vulnerability to get
someone else to open up. You're likely to find some exciting new Be more creative. We're often encouraged to fantasize in
aspects of your partner if you're willing to talk to her about her detail about careers, successful relationships, negotiating, conflict
fantasies and what she wants in bed. resolution, even our performance in sports, but when it comes to
fantasies about sex, we've been trained to feel guilty. According to the
Let her strut her stuff. "A woman will never show you more
survey Sex in America, 54 percent of American men fantasize about
eroticism than she thinks you can handle," says David Schnarch,
sex at least once a day. The mind, after all, is the body's most fertile
Ph.D., author of Constructing the Sexual Crucible; An Integration of
erogenous zone. Without sexual fantasies, sex itself may seem sterile,
Sexual and Marital Therapy. "They learn from experience that some
mechanical, and uninteresting. In fact, it's been discovered that
men are intimidated by a woman's prowess." If you let her know
sexually dysfunctional men and women rarely have erotic fantasies
you're not one of those guys, she may come up with stuff you never
during foreplay, sexual intercourse, or masturbation. And people who
even dreamed of "Women like doing that," says Dr. Schnarch.
suffer from what are known as hypoactive desire disorders (lack of
Don’t try to know it all. It would be nice if we were all interest in sex) also seldom unreel torrid movies in their minds. These
experts on the female sexual response, but we're not. "It's hard enough people may consciously squelch such thoughts because they feel guilty
for men to be experts on their penises," Dr. Schnarch says. Don't start or embarrassed about them.
sex thinking you know what's going to work. "That makes you decide
Sexual fantasies are without doubt the most common kind of
in advance what your technique will be. just focus on your partner and
human sexual experience-and sometimes they’re so vivid, and so
what she likes, and technique will take care of itself," he says.
steamy, that they hardly qualify as "fantasies" at all. So don’t stop
Open your eyes. Most people visually close themselves off yourself from using one of the best sexual organs you have: your
from their partners, ostensibly to focus on physical sensations. brain. There is tremendous pleasure potential in your mind, most of it
Looking into your partner's eyes won’t take away from the sensations, untapped. Some people can actually think themselves to orgasm (you
but it will make sex more intimate. remember your pajamas in the morning?), and fantasy can't harm
Find a new love nest. Always making love in the same old anyone. When in the theater of your mind you become a lusty Viking
space can diminish desire. Maybe it's because everything seems to who, in the process of raiding a sleepy village, carries off a young
remind us that we haven't shoveled the walk or cleaned out the gutters. maiden to his lair, it doesn’t mean in reality you’ll be descending on a
Try sex in the kitchen or in the coat closer. Or take a weekend break tiny hamlet in Kansas and having your way with someone's daughter.
and check into a hotel down the street. Remember that most people's fantasies don't involve their
Be spontaneous. One thing on which many women we talked current mates. This doesn’t mean they're unfaithful or that they've
to agreed: They sometimes miss the quickie. The sudden surprise of an stopped loving their partner. It's just the mind wandering off into
unexpected bout of sex, standing up or in an unusual place, is just as uncharted territories, doing what it does naturally-dreaming. What's
not natural is trying to stop ourselves from fantasizing.
 Sometimes sharing fantasies or hidden desires with your
partner can trigger all sorts of sexual possibilities. There are sexual Small but Delightful
board games such as "An Enchanted Evening" or "Passion Play" that
can get you talking about things you'd both like to try. Details to Keep in Mind
Have a sexual adventure. Go somewhere or arrange for some When it comes to sex, paying attention to details is a real
time away from responsibility and inhibition. In movies there's lots of pleasure. Once you've got the basics down, start paying attention to the
sex happening in elevators, on office desktops, or in hospital supply little things-changes in technique, or unexpected or overlooked tidbits
rooms, and all of it happens in amazing Olympian positions. But it's of sensuality.
not wise to get into situations that could have disastrous consequences
for your career or family. Although it sounds like a contradiction, § One detail you should never neglect is shaving. Maybe Don
rather than meeting your lover in your office after hours, plan a safe Johnson pulled off that scruffy shadow with his white suits
time and place to be spontaneous. Once away from responsibilities and and no tie, but take it from us, women don't appreciate
potential interruptions from kids, etc., all sorts of unexpected lustful sandpaper across their cheeks or thighs. There's nothing
events can occur. erotic about the removal of the top three layers of skin. And
remember, the softer and more delicate the skin, the more
sensitive it is to rough surfaces.
§ Be lavish with the compliments. Telling her how beautiful
she is will make her feel more beautiful and more sexy.
§ Extended foreplay and oral sex can increase exposure to
pheromones, which will increase arousal and strengthen
your erections.
§ Have her tell you her dreams. Ask for details but don't
provide interpretations. Whatever she dreams about she
most likely longs for, and after careful listening, you can
fulfill her fantasies and yours.
§ Share your thoughts and fantasies. Intimacies and
expressions of vulnerability can open her up to more
physical sharing.
§ Spend the evening at an amusement park and head for the
fastest, highest roller coaster you can find. People tend to
confuse fear with passion, and if you allow her to cling to
you after the ride, she'll likely cling to you later. Another
way to create that fear/passion confusion is to watch a
 horror flick at home. If she clutches you in terror, chances § Use your imagination. Pour honey on her and lick it off.
are she's also aroused. Fruits, ice, and feathers are all nice props.
§ Get help from the masters. Soft, classical music in the
background can be seductive to a woman. § An apple a day could bring fellatio your way. Eating fruit
§ Say nice things to her, even if she knows you're lying. can sweeten your seminal fluid, while highly acidic foods
like tomatoes or spicy foods can make it sour.
§ Next time your mate is taking a shower, slip in with her. It
may not result in sex, but it will result in increased § Use gravity to maximize your ejaculation. Just before your
intimacy, which may result in sex later. Shampooing your stunning finish, switch back to the missionary position.
lover's tresses can be very erotic. Take your time and comb Ejaculation is easier to achieve and more forceful with the
through with the cream rinse, savor all the sensuality of the aid of gravity.
moment, and enjoy the sensuality to follow.
§ Take a lesson from the other mammals. They do a lot of
nuzzling, nibbling, licking, and biting during sex. When
you touch her skin, anywhere, do it as lightly as you
possibly can. It will give her teasing and erotic chills. Be
twice as gentle as you think you should be. The biggest
mistake men make is that they touch a woman as hard as
they want her to touch them. Remember: soft body, soft
touches.
§ Use delay tactics, take lots of time with foreplay, tease her
until she's insane with desire, and then, when she can't
stand it, go for the delayed and delightful finale. For
example, don't go right for the nipple; ease your way
around the perimeter of the breast in circles until you
gradually, finally, hit the spot. Make soft little tracks with
your fingertip from her inner thigh to the inside of her knee
and back up again. By the time you're ready to go higher,
she will be, too.
§ When you've penetrated, don't pump like an industrial
power tool. Build up slowly with straight, regular thrusts.
One ancient thrusting technique is a pattern of nine shallow
and one deep. When you follow this pattern, often the
woman will reach orgasm a lot more quickly, sometimes
two or three times before you ejaculate.
The Aftermath
Even if intercourse is the main course of sex, there's no reason
to skip dessert. Yet many people, men in particular, tend to fall asleep
or jump up and go watch the late show shortly after intercourse.
"Very often, when the guy is finished, he's finished, and he
wants his report card. He wants to know how it was," says Dr. Cotter.
"But for many women, the wind-down part after intercourse-the
hugging and kissing, the feeling of closeness-is the nicest part. Often
there are times when she has intercourse just because of the
aftermath."
Men need to be more sensitive to women’s fondness for this
sweet, intimate afterglow. If you do it right all the way through,
chances are you won't have any problem convincing her to come back
for more. And that means total satisfaction for the both of you.