Sunday, September 9, 2007

Food Play

Food can be incredibly erotic, whether eating it, feeding it to each other, or licking it off your lover's body. You might just find some of the best sex toys ever right in your kitchen!

Why not start by taking some delectable goodies into bed with you that have a lot of sex appeal, like grapes, chocolate, strawberries, or olives, and then take turns feeding each other. You might want to try it with the taster being blindfolded so that each morsel is a surprise. Once the blindfold is off, you can move on to eating foods that provide great sexual imagery, like bananas, mangoes, and peaches.


After the feast for the eyes and the taste buds, you might want to crank things up a notch by introducing the sense of touch. Slowly drizzling an ice cream topping like chocolate sauce, caramel, or raspberry syrup onto your partner's body and then licking and nibbling it off is guaranteed to get the juices going - and not just your saliva.


Let your imagination run wild and your kitchen can become your own little sex shop.

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Good Vibrations, Part 2

Most women use vibrators to stimulate the clitoris. The best results are achieved by varying the pressue and the speed as the vibrator is moved around the genitals.

The ones shaped like a penis can also be inserted into the vagina, a use that is less popular because of fewer nerve endings inside the vagina. Some women worry about becoming dependent on a vibrator as a sexual aid and fear they will not be able to reach orgasm any other way - a fear that has proven to be largely unfounded.

Men can also enjoy a vibrator. He can run the vibrator along the shaft of the penis, the base, the scrotum and the perineum.

And, of course, vibrators are not just for solo play. Couples can incorporate a vibrator into their sex play with each other by massaging each other and teasing the genitals. Experiement with different attachments, different kinds of touch, and various erogenous zones. Let the vibrations roll!

Friday, September 7, 2007

Good Vibrations

Confused about how to choose a vibrator and exactly what to do with it once you get it? Vibrators come in all colors, shapes and sizes and are made from different kinds of materials. Most are battery-operated - though some can be plugged into an electrical outlet - and have controls for speed and intensity. Choosing one is really a matter of personal preference. You'll find the best selection in a sex shop or sex boutique, and if you need help, don't hesitate to ask the sales clerk who is often very knowledgeable. If you wouldn't be caught dead inside a sex shop, vibrators are frequently sold as massagers in drug stores and department stores They can also be purchased on-line or through mail-order catalogues.

When making your selection, think about how it will fit your hand, how the weight feels, and whether it's comfortable to hold. Spring for one of the more expensive models if you can as they are usually built better and are quieter.

Tomorrow I'll talk about how vibrators can be used to enhance sexual pleasure.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Get Moving!

Everyone knows that exercise helps to maintain a healthy weight and improves overall health, but you may not know that exercise can also score you some points in the sexual arena.

Exercise moves your awareness into your body - and once you're more present in your body, you're more likely to be tuned into even small flickerings of desire. Activities that increase circulation in the lower body such as running, walking, cycling, or kick-boxing, also improve the blood flow to the genitals - which in turn improves sexual responsiveness. Just pulling on your jogging shorts and lacing up your sneakers can make you feel more energized and alive - and that's definitely sexy.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Don't Wait to Lose Weight

Sexy comes in a lot of shapes and sizes, but excess weight can lead to physical problems which might just shut down your sex life. High cholesterol and diabetes can cause impotence or erection difficulties in men and cause restricted blood flow to the clitoris in women. Higher rates of body fat also decrease the amount of free testosterone available for kick-starting desire.

The good news is that even small changes can make a difference. Losing just 10 pounds can free up testosterone and ramp up desire. Eating less sugar and fewer carbohydrates, while increasing your fruis and vegetables, can improve your overall health and increase your sex drive even if you don't lose a significant amount of weight. So if you need another reason to shed a few pounds, add sex to your list!

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

What's Normal?

Most studies estimate that low sexual desire affects one out of 3 women and one out 7 men. So if you're struggling to keep up a lively sex life with your mate, you've got a lot of company.

But what is normal? How often are other people 'doing it'? According to many surveys, the average sexual frequency for married couples is 1 to 2 times a week, often less when there are small children and demanding work schedules. Of course, 'normal' is a loaded term - one that suggests that if you're having more or less sex than the average couple, you're 'abnormal' - and that's just not the case.

How often do you want to have sex? Once a day - once a week - once a month? How about your partner? Somewhere between your ideal frequency and your partner's ideal frequency is probably where you're going to find the most satisfaction. If that number puts you above or below the national average, don't sweat it. It's what works in your relationship that counts.

Monday, September 3, 2007

Taking Sex Out of the Bedroom

If 100% of your sex life takes place in the bedroom, it may be time to take it on the road - or at least to different rooms of your house. Whether you try out the new mattress in the guest room, clear the dining room table for a different kind of dinner party, or find a new use for the kitchen sink, changing the location of your lovemaking is sure to add some spark to your sex life.

If you're up for a little more adventure, think about places outside your house where you'd like to make love - or at least make out. Though discretion is important, a small element of risk often adds to the excitement. Necking in the car, at the movies, in an elevator - playing footsie under the table at a restaurant - frolicking outdoors when you find yourselves alone in the woods, in the sand dunes, in the water - there are endless possibilities for creating special erotic encounters. So leave the comfort and safety of your bed once in a while for a little higher octane fun!