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Letting
Go in Bed
By Jennifer Benjamin
Date of Issues: 04:10:2006
For a stellar
sex life, first you have to lose your inhibitions. Bring out
your inner wild child like this. Believe it or not, the key
to being a great bedmate and enjoying yourself in the sack isn't
all about having technical sex skills.
What's
essential is being able to let go. In fact, 46 percent of men
surveyed by Sexing Jamaica said the one thing they want more of
in bed is enthusiasm. "You need to tune out the world and
focus your entire body and mind on the erotic experience,"
says sex therapist Linda De Villers, Ph.D., author of Love Skills.
We'll show you how to throw yourself full-throttle into the action.
Be in the Moment
It's
hard to be unbridled in bed when you're worried about jiggly thighs,
squooshy sex noises and whether your man is enjoying himself.
To be fully present in the encounter, you have to get into a no-stress,
thought-free zone by minimizing any mood-killing distractions.
"Turn down the lights so you're not as body-conscious, unplug
the phone to avoid interruption and pop in soft music that will
inspire your sexual side," says love coach Pam Spurr, Ph.D.,
author of Make Love All Night and Talk to Him in the Morning.
Then, get in the right mind-set by focusing solely on all the
sensations. "Think about how he feels inside you, visualize
him going in and out and rubbing against you," says Spurr.
"Not only will it help you get into a rhythm with your man,
but it'll also make the sex more of a physical, tactile experience
rather than a psychological one."

Make Some Noise
You may feel silly when an "Oh God, yes!" escapes your
mouth during orgasm, but most men love the background vocals.
"When you make sounds during sex, it lets your guy know that
he's pleasing you, which is a major turn-on for him," De
Villers points out.
But how do you go from silent sex kitten to out-loud lioness?
To start, don't fake it: If you try to make noises that don't
come naturally, you'll feel more awkward. Instead, just start
slow. "When you feel a moan coming on, resist your urge to
stifle yourself and let it out," says Betty Dodson, Ph.D.,
author of Orgasms for Two. "You may also want to try saying
what's in your head, like, 'That feels so good,' or 'Keep doing
that.'" As you become more comfortable being audible, you
won't worry so much about what you sound like during an intense,
climactic moment.
Get in the Game
To truly unleash your inner sex goddess, you have to adopt an
assertive erotic attitude and be a proactive participant in the
action. Meaning: You need to play the role of bedroom boss and
let your man know what you want. "When you take charge of
the sexual encounter, you're able to use your whole body and control
your own pleasure," says De Villers. "That can't happen
when you're pinned underneath him like a dead fish."
So throw your man on the bed, hop on top and ride away until you
reach your maximum passion potential. Switch things up by gyrating
in circles or thrusting back and forth rather than just up and
down. Change the pace or angle of penetration. Not only will the
sack session be as wild and crazy as you want it to be, but your
guy will get off on your calling the shots too.
Don't Be Shy
Researchers have found that women who adopt a submissive role
during sex experience decreased levels of arousal.
SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN STUDY
Article adapted from www.cosmopolitan.com
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