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Among the many differences between men and women when it comes to sex, foreplay has long been a mystery for most guys. While they do want to make an effort to their women to get in the mood, they are often unsure of how to go about it. Add to this the very real problem that different things turn on different women and you have a very real concern at your hands. Here are though some great foreplay ideas which are not only certain to arouse your partner but can be a source of pleasure for you as well by way of anticipating the good things to come.

Whisper sweet-nothings

You may roll your eyes when relationship experts tell you that the best foreplay begins outside the bedroom, but nothing could be truer. Women need to be courted in a romantic way before they can feel comfortable enough to let you approach them intimately. So whisper sweet nothings in her ear, telling her how attractive she looks or how much her love means to you. At this stage refrain from sexual talk since this is more about her getting into the mood for love so that desire follows naturally. All this is will make more sense if you keep in mind that it is important for women to feel loved and appreciated if they are to respond to you sexually.

Take a walk

Incredible as it may seem, you can in fact begin your foreplay even in the outdoors. Go for a late evening walk with your girl, if this is the kind of thing she likes. Lace your fingers together or hold her lightly around the waist. Be in tune with her step and tell her how much you love her and why. When the moment is right, you can even kiss her lightly on the lips, provided both of you are comfortable with PDAs. In fact indulging in subtle romantic action in public can be highly arousing for some couples. Trace the outlines of her face with your fingertips and gaze long and deep in your eyes – and before you know it, she may be tugging you indoors.

Read to her

While visual images seem to be more effective in arousing guys, women are intensely cued to sound and language. Thus if your girl is the literary sort, woo her by reading aloud a love poem or a passage from a romantic novel. Based on your partner’s interest you can go the classic way quoting intensely passionate lines from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet or something more modern like My Love by E. E. Cummings which contains an erotic description of the beloved and the poet’s desire for her. The idea is to set her imagination aflame with your words so that your woman can not help but come closer to you in body as well.

Play a game

For those couples who are not great fans of the written word, something more active like an adult game may get the love juices flowing. There are a whole lot of you can choose from – strip versions of popular games like poker and checkers to out and out romantic games like Embrace which even comes three different levels, romantic, intimacy and erotic. Here players move their playing pieces throughout the playing board and take turns revealing sexually intimate thoughts and feelings, sharing fantasies and performing sensual challenges with each other – all perfectly suitable for developing physical intimacy. For a greater level of action, you can choose to play Twister or indulge in some tasty, sticky fun with Strip Chocolate. Romantic games are great for having fun and if continued in the right spirit can lead on to satisfying foreplay as well.

Kiss with clothes on

A seasoned lover will never tire of pointing out how important is kissing a woman in order to get her in the mood. You could start out with kissing your girl gently on her lips and then as she responds by arching her back or pulling you close, go on to use your tongue to explore her mouth as well as her neck and earlobes. The inside of a woman’s wrists, the back of her knees, her feet and palm are other erogenous zones that when touched and caressed in the right way can send shivers down her spine and leave her yearning for more.

Dance to music

Dancing is one of the most effective ways of getting a woman in the mood – the slow rhythm of a romantic song and the close proximity of a lover can create a highly intimate setting. Put on her favorite slow dance number and as the music flows, take your partner by her hand. Wrap your arms around her waist and bring her close to you. Maintain eye contact and occasionally brush her cheeks with your lips; as she becomes more responsive, kiss her mouth and stroke her body lovingly while keeping your hips close together so that you both are moving and loving in the same rhythm.  

Have dessert

Don’t fret if you are not cut out for dancing. Pamper her with goodies and in no turn you will have her begging for more. Lay out a spread of dainty bites of chocolates, colorful berries or a full-bodied red wine as these have been known to possess aphrodisiac properties. Feed each other luscious berries or play a kissing game where you hold an ice cube in your mouth and challenge your girl to take it from you without dropping. The winner of course gets to ask for an erotic favor. Other tasty foreplay ideas that can turn on a woman would be body painting with chocolate or whipped caream  and then using your tongue to lick them off.  

Take a bath

The bath can be an ideal setting for some intimate action. To get this right, start with the setting is right. Use muted lighting to create a romantic effect and play some soft music in the background. Run a warm bath and sprinkle a few drops of essential oil to take the sensuality a few notches higher. Invite your girl to disrobe step in but do not get sexual right away. Instead use the foam or a soft loofah to stroke her body. A woman’s body, especially the erogenous zones are highly sensitive to touch. So when you are caressing her breasts or stimulating her clitoris, make sure you use a light touch to begin with then as you go on, let your partner guide you through the foreplay. However there are certain regions like her buttocks and thighs which can tolerate a greater amount of pressure but still it is a good idea to be using her responses as a signal of where to be gentle and where to use a heavier touch.

Give each other a massage

One of the few things that are guaranteed to loosen a woman’s inhibitions and get her in the mood is a massage or a relaxing footrub. Massages can be used both to relax and awaken the senses. If you are planning the massage as part of a sexual experience, decide on a massage which will entice your partner’s senses and provide the right stimulus for sexual arousal. Some essential oils which are believed to excite the senses are peppermint and orange. On the other hand, if you want to create a relaxing effect, you could go for lavender or patchouli essences. When using an essential oil, remember to add only a few drops to a base oil like almond or olive oil. Some people can have an allergic reaction to essential oils so it is a good idea to know what you are doing. Alternative to massage oils are lotions and light moisturizers which also act as a lubricating medium on the body. As in above, create the right ambience by Lighting scented candles or keeping aromatic pouches around since certain fragrances like rose and sandal have been known to heighten desire among women.

Pillow talk

Finally the best foreplay ideas are those that come from your partner. Once you are comfortable in an intimate setting, ask your partner if she would like you to act out a fantasy of hers. Tell her to share with you what turns her on and see if you can incorporate those ideas in your foreplay. As your kiss and caress her, encourage her to make her pleasure known and guide your mouth or fingers where she would like more stimulation. Pillow talk can again make for a highly charged eroticism – so share and talk about your sexual fantasies and pleasures and before long, your partner will be ready to go the last lap.

To kiss or not to kiss. Of the many first-date issues that wrack a man or woman, perhaps none is as insistent as the matter whether or not to kiss the first time you are going out with someone. If you have been obsessing about this every time you are out on a date, maybe it is time to deal with the issue head on.


What are you/your partner looking for?

Kissing is sweet; and fun and exciting, especially when you are doing with someone you find   yourself attracted to. And yet the first date is really more about getting to know a persona rather than locking lips right away. Essentially whether or not to kiss depends on what your or your partner’s dating priorities are. If you both are simply looking forward to an interesting evening with someone of the opposite sex, then there is barely any reason for kissing. On the other hand if you and your partner are meeting with the specific intention of exploring romantic possibilities then kissing may definitely be on the cards and yet not comprise a mandatory act.

Examine the dynamics

Even if you are meeting someone with the express intention of a romantic partnership, it may be rather premature to land a kiss on your partner’s mouth. Rather talk a little, laugh a little, get up and dance with your date to the nice music playing in the background and then wait for any evidence of chemistry between you two. If sparks still don’t fly, don’t worry; love at first sight is still more common in movies and novels rather than in real life. On the other hand if you can actually feel the air crackling with chemistry, then a kiss may be inevitable. And yet don’t force it to happen or the magic will pass and things will become strained and awkward.

Wait a while

Even if the mutual attraction is undeniable, it is better to give the lip lock a miss on your first date – if only to increase the sweet agony and anticipation till you meet each other the second time. Also holding off kissing on the first date implies that you are serious about your partner and looking forward to a series of meetings where you can naturally develop the intimacy rather than rush through the motions on the very first evening.

What does your partner want?

However if you are sure you want to kiss your partner on the very first date, the next thing to consider is whether he/she is equally eager to do so. To decide this you will need to look closely at your partner’s behavior through the evening. Is he/she constantly brushing against you with their hands, legs or thighs? If a woman is trying to make eye contact, batting her eyelids or fluttering her eyelashes at you, then chances are, she is trying to get you to read her willingness. All these are signs of flirtation and if a partner is unabashedly indulging them on a date, it is definitely a green signal to you to go ahead and plant that kiss.

The right time

First date kisses usually happen when the guy is dropping his partner off on her doorstep or she is saying good night in the car. Also it is conventional for the man to make the first move. If you are a guy, time your kiss well, so that your partner does not disappear indoors before you have been able to work up the courage to kiss her. On the other hand if you are a woman, take things slowly and don’t be in a rush to close the door on your guy’s face before he has had a chance to kiss you.

Do it the correct way

While kissing your date, inch towards his/her face slowly. You may have differing kissing styles, so feel each other out before you go whole hog. If you are the guy, avoid suddenly attacking your partner’s face with your salivating mouth. While most  women are thrilled to know that they are desired, you don't want to be perceived as a testosterone driven animal. Be careful to exhibit self control. If she asks you to stop, move back. If she doesn't ask you to stop and you wish to go on, consider the repercussions should one thing lead to another. 

Exit gracefully

On the other hand if your partner turns his/her cheek to your approaching lips, you know that he/she is not ready for the kiss yet. Despite the faux pas, you can still salvage the situation by apologizing and thanking her for a wonderful evening. Though it may be difficult to verbalize, an apology will make you appear sincere and respectful and thus score you brownie point with your partner. Yet another way to extricate yourself from the embarrassment of misplaced kiss, is to laugh it off;  throw in a joke to ease the awkwardness and  after bidding her good night, get back in the car.

Be prepared

Above all be prepared for a romantic signing off even before you leave for the date. One cannot overemphasize the importance of personal hygiene on such occasions. After all the first date is the most important chance you will have of making a good impression and therefore mistakes like bad breath and body odor should be strictly avoided. Brush before leaving your home and rinse with a mouth-wash. If you have had garlic or onion-based appetizers or foods during the date, ensure that you take a mint or gum to dispel the pungency. Offer one to your date too, and even if neither of you require it, it will send the message across that you are thinking of a liplock to seal the deal.

Women enjoy sex best when there is a balance between pleasure and comfort. While some of them may get adventurous enough to act a partner’s fantasies every now and then, on the whole they are more drawn to what gives maximum pleasure with minimum of effort. Here are 10 best sex positions for women ranging from the common to the kinky.

1. Riding him, cowgirl style

Women simply love being on top for the same reason that men do – it gives them a feeling of being in charge which is potent enough to act like a turn-on. Moreover straddling across her partner also gives a woman enough room to maneuver the act of the intercourse, thus enabling her to orgasm better.

2. The creative missionary

The man-on-woman position, also known as the missionary style if by far the most common sex position. Most of the times women prefer this one for the simple reason that it is comfortable and does not call for the flexibility of a gymnast. But for the same reason, it does not mean that the missionary position should get boring or predictable. All it requires is a little imagination and passion from the male partner. For instance the male partner on top, could use his tongue to trace a moist line down the woman’s throat and breasts or if she enjoys displays of dominance, he could hold her head back while she begs to be taken.

3. Mix of sitting and standing

Yet another position that women enjoy is when they are sitting on a surface whose level reaches till the waist of the standing male partner. This allows a woman to spread her legs wide to receive her partner thus placing her vagina exactly against the man’s groin and thereby increasing her chances of a G-spot orgasm. At the same time the guy has the convenience of a full and deep penetration. However for the same reason, this position requires the guy to take it slow or he may climax early. A couple can use the kitchen counter, the dining table or even the hood of the car for this sex position.
4. A private lap-dance

A variant of the woman-on-top position, in this one, the guy reclines on a couch while the woman half sits and half lies across him. The reason why a girl loves this one is because it allows her to brace herself against the back of the sofa thereby obtaining adequate leverage to ride her partner to orgasm. In fact she can use just one hand to support herself while she uses the other to stimulate her clitoris and heighten her own pleasure.
5. Spooning up pleasure

Here the woman lies with her back to the guy who is facing her back and buttocks, much in the way spoons are stacked against each other. The chief reason why women love this one is because they adore the feel of a man’s chest against their backs and the enveloping warmth of his arms around her body, which is indicative of love and protection. As a sex position, this allows a woman the pleasure of penetration from behind while the guy gets a good grip by holding onto her hips. The man in fact can enhance his partner’s pleasure by rubbing his groin against her hips or by stimulating her clitoris from behind.
6. Getting down on her

Giving a woman the oral is one of the surest ways to make her come. This is because the clitoris is a supremely sensitive organ and when stimulated by tongue or a finger can guarantee orgasm like little else can. The male partner however should not use his tongue as a human vibrator but should start by kissing and caressing the clitoris, urethra and vaginal opening. And when the clitoris hardens, he can use his finger to delve into the vaginal area and stimulate the G-spot. He can be guided by his partner on this, since most men are not exactly clear where the G-spot lies. As the woman’s clitoris and G-spot soak in the stimulation, she will be well on her way to orgasm.
7. Giving the man a blowjob

Even though this usually tops the list of best male sex positions, oral sex on a guy can be pleasurable to women also. This is because for women sex is as much about giving love as receiving it. However a man needs to ensure that he is well-groomed and has been wearing clean underwear. Also it would help if he can guide his female partner on how he likes a blowjob best which mainly involves the right degree of pressure of the kind of strokes he likes.
8. Doing it ‘doggy style’

This sex position has received rather some bad press on account of it being a standard fixture in porn videos. But if done with sensitivity and care on the part of the man, there is no reason why a woman cannot enjoy getting down on all the fours as well. For instance, if the guy instead of standing straight while penetrating his partner, leans over to caress her breasts or her clitoris, she will not only be nicely stimulated but closer to experiencing an orgasm with him. What matters in this style is that it is done with intimacy and mutual pleasure so that the woman is not made to feel like an object.
9. Standing up from behind

This position is a variation on the former and involves a woman standing up with her knees slightly bent forward instead of getting down on all fours as in the ‘doggy-style’. Here a woman arches forward a little so that her partner’s movements from behind push forward on her G-spot which is exactly what she needs for pleasurable sex.
10. The sixty-nine

This is as kinky as it gets with the partners lying on their sides, facing each other but the position of the heads reversed in the manner of the aforementioned number.  Primarily meant for oral sex, the position allows each partner access to the other’s genitals by mouth. While climaxing together in this position is tricky and may require practice, the main thing for couples is to enjoy the uniqueness of the posture and have fun.
Women, like men, vary in their individual turn-ons and choice of sexual positions. What may drive one woman crazy with pleasure might be uncomfortable for another. However the important thing is to remember that if gone about with mutual love and comfort, there is little that a woman will not enjoy or be game for.

1. Send A Subtle Text

Here’s the thing: Researchers now believe that emotional intimacy plays a sizeable role in a woman’s sexual response cycle, which means that you best back your brain up from that initial point of groping-and-kissing—and re-think your foreplay plan all together. In fact, to boost your bond and give her that feeling of connectivity she needs to get aroused, experts suggest starting with small gestures way before the big event. (Pro tip: Send her a simple breakfast-time text that says, “Hey babe, can’t wait for tonight”—and a few follow-ups throughout the day, too.)

2. Forget The Quickie

You know how when you’re crazed, a good romp helps you blow off steam? While stress won’t inhibit a man’s arousal, a woman is a more complicated creature, sexually speaking. Pull her away for a pump-and-run, my friend—and your chances of getting her off aren’t so good. “If there are five roommates in the other room or she has 10 emails that need to get answered, it’s going to be hard for her to orgasm,” says Kerner. “For a woman to really get aroused, the parts of her brain associated with outside stress and anxiety need to deactivate.” So make it a point to get her in a relaxed environment, and remember to stoke that fire slowly. Most women require a full 15 to 20 minutes of sexual arousal and activity to reach orgasm with a partner. (Patience, son.)

3. Keep On Kissing

Now that you know a woman’s body can take much longer than a man’s to heat up, you’ll understand that the female orgasm is all about sustaining her arousal. And one of the easiest ways to do that, according to Dr. Patti Britton, PhD, clinical sexologist and co-founder of SexCoachU.com, is a surprisingly G-rated return to the first-base basics, which will help her feel more connected to you as her excitement builds…and builds…and builds. “Keep going back to kissing, and make it an ongoing part of the sexual act—not just foreplay,” Britton says. “It sounds so mundane, but kissing is important to her—it sends that bioelectric shock through her body—and it too often gets left out in today’s rushed world.”

4. Compliment Her Body

When you’re in the midst of the act, you’re probably thinking a combination of “Yes! It’s happening!” and “Well done, bro! She’s hot.” But a woman’s mind, on the other hand, might be somewhere in between, “Oh no. Does my ass look huge?” and “I hope he doesn’t notice [insert insecurity here].” Since study after study has shown that even minor body image issues can inhibit her ability to enjoy sex, get aroused, and reach orgasm, do what you can—in the moment—to make her feel attractive and comfortable. You think she’s hot, right? So tell her…again and again. It all goes back to what Kerner already said: Relaxing her brain is key to relaxing—and arousing—her body.

5. Don’t Rush Downtown

“A lot of men approach oral sex as an act of foreplay,” says Kerner. “But direct clitoral stimulation might not feel good at the start of sex.” So spend at least five minutes kissing, caressing, and working the rest of her body first. And since so many women claim that receiving oral sex is the best way to consistently orgasm (not sure about your lady? Just ask!) Kerner also suggests that you consider making it your game-time performance—and not just a warm-up drill.

6. Lube Up First

So we’ve already said to take it slow, with lots of foreplay. But what’s the exact game plan? Britton likes to teach her clients to treat it like a step-by-step process: Hands, then mouth, then penis, with one key ingredient thrown into the mix from the get-go. “A good, slippery, long-lasting lube is so important,” she says. “If your finger is dry and she’s not amply aroused, which she won’t be at this point, it can be painful—and one uncomfortable misstep is all it takes to shut her down.”

7. Multitask

When Barry Komisaruk, PhD, a behavioral neuroscientist at Rutgers University and author of The Science of Orgasm, mapped women’s brains in a study, he found that stimulating the clitoris, vagina, cervix, and nipples all activated slightly different parts of the brain. That’s cool science, sure, but why should you care? It’s simple: By employing your penis and two hands to hit these hot spots all at once, that pleasure center in her head is going to light up like a Fourth of July fireworks display. “Women have said they can orgasm from each of these separately, but when you combine them, so many more neurons and nerve cells are responding,” says Komisaruk. “That means the resulting orgasm is going to be that much stronger and more enjoyable.”

8. Rotate Your Oral Approach

When you do eventually go down on her, Britton recommends this secret method: Lie horizontal (like from 3-9 o’clock), so that you’re still licking up and down—but your tongue is going across her clitoris. “In one study I conducted, 50% of women had more rapid and more intense orgasms from that positioning,” she says.


9. Try Doggy Style

Position is certainly a personal preference, says Komisaruk, but there’s some science that makes a case for foregoing good old missionary—and entering her from behind. “Pushing forward toward the front wall of the vagina stimulates a much more complex combination of the vaginal, clitoral, urethral, and prostate areas than in the other direction,” he says. And when it comes to intercourse in general, Britton adds this simple—but sage—advice that pays dividends: “Rock, don’t pound,” she says, “and she’ll love it.” (In fact, you might also want to encourage her get on top, which will increase clitoral stimulation—and allow her to control the speed and motion.)

10. Read Her—Then Hit It Home

Follow all of the advice we just gave you, and you should get her into what Kerner calls “the 90-second window”—that oh-so-crucial period where she’s this close to coming. The key, though, is recognizing it. For many women, reaching orgasm requires a sense of inward focus, so you won’t necessary hear moans or shouts. “Her eyes will close, you’ll sense muscular tension throughout the body, and—if engaging in manual or oral stimulation—you might feel entire pelvic floor tightening,” says Kerner. At this point, she’s almost there, and the best way to push her past the finish line is to apply pressure against the clitoris. So keep doing what you’re doing, but provide a point of solid resistance, says Kerner. Let her do the work until she comes—and then prepare for round two. (Yes, women can have multiple orgasms.)


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