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PRESENTS :

The            

BEST

Sex

of YOUR LIFE

101 Secrets

EVERY WOMAN

Should

KNOW

Jennifer Hunt

& Dan Baritchi

Authors of 1,001 Best Places to Have Sex in America

Foreword by Nancy J. Price and Betsy Bailey,

founding editors, SheKnows.com

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Acknowledgments

So many people helped make this book a reality, and we would like to extend our profound and sincere gratitude to each of them.

The following people are key contributors to both AskDan AndJennifer.com and this book. Their knowledge, skills, and wisdom help us all.

Kaylen Shubrick, our amazing writer and editor who helps turn our thoughts and videos into words.

Paul Carlson (www.PersonalChanges.com), life coach and CCHt (Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist). His background provides him with a unique ability to provide guidance and coaching for those who want a better, happier, and more successful personal and business life.

Melody Brooke (www.ThisIsGreatSex.com), Professional and Marriage and Family Counselor, international speaker, author, and founder of ThisIsGreatSex.com.

The Beautiful Kind (www.TheBeautifulKind.com), kink expert, sex writer, and consultant, as well as a sex worker specializing in fetishes and surrogacy (a sexual surrogate is someone who helps others overcome social and sexual issues through hands-on intimacy).

In addition, we would like to thank the following people for making this book possible:

Neil Salkind (www.studiob.com/salkindagency), our amazing literary agent; and all of the amazing people at Adams Media (www.adamsmedia.com), our publisher, for their incredible help and support while writing this book.

And last, but not least, we extend our profound thanks to you for reading this book. We hope you have as much fun reading it as we did writing it!

Dedication

For Mom (1947–2009) Thank you Mom for your unconditional love, acceptance, and willingness to talk openly and honestly, even about the hard topics.

To Jennifer, my best friend, my lover, my partner in crime. Thank you for helping me find the light.

P.S. I love you.

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Appendix A: Recommended Resources

Appendix B: The 101 Secrets Every Woman Should Know

About the Authors

Foreword

Have you ever heard anyone say that, for men, everything revolves around sex? We all know it is a little more complicated than that — and, of course, there are always exceptions to the rule — but we also know there are good reasons sex is so important to men. As women, we are well served when we give our sexual needs and desires priority as well. Sex can be a salve for a bad day at work, an incredibly fun way to spend an evening (or morning, or afternoon), and a way to bring us closer to our partners. After all, don't you find that you are a much happier person and that your relationship is usually much smoother sailing when you and your man are both sexually satisfied?

An active, vital sex life is not only a key component in a strong relationship, it is healthy and empowering for women. When it comes right down to it, is there anyone stronger or more powerful than a confident woman who is secure in her sexuality?

Maybe you want to be that lusty, sexually confident partner, but you feel a little shy and inhibited. Maybe you have a lot more questions than answers. After all, even in our supposedly enlightened and liberated times, there are still lots of taboos when it comes to the sexy details of a satisfying romp. Sex and the City was a huge step in the right direction, but if you only have Hollywood as your primary source of information, there are still significant gaps in your sexual education. If so, pick a page — any page — of this book and be prepared to learn something. It is chock full of ideas for mixing it up, being creative and keeping your sex life fresh and interesting.

It's funny, because we didn't necessarily realize how many gaps we had in our education ten years ago when we honored the request of SheKnows.com community members and added a Sex Talk (for her eyes only!) forum to the message boards.

What happened in this community was a revelation. Women not only wanted to talk about sex, they wanted to learn more about it, improve the experience, and try new things in bed (or out, as the case may be). Even more importantly, they had extremely valuable information to share. Never particularly prudish, it was still an eye-opener to see what women would talk about when freed from the constraints of a face-to-face conversation. We found ourselves saying, "My, my, my — we hadn't even considered that. What? Really? They make products like that? Huh?" Suddenly, there were whole new worlds to explore.

That's the point of this book: to be a refreshingly fun primer about how to have a better time in bed … or, really, a better time wherever the mood takes you. It's not intended to be a serious relationship tome at all, and yet you might find it has a better effect on your relationship than any other strategy you've ever tried.

It is our hope that as you read this book you get to know more about yourself and your needs and desires, and how to make a lot of memories that will warm you up — and make you smile — for years to come.

Betsy Bailey and Nancy J. Price, Founders and Executive Editors

SheKnows.com

Introduction

How's your sex life? If your immediate answer is Amazing, then feel free to put down this book. But, if your sex life could use a little tinkering here and there, or even a major overhaul, come closer. That's better. Throughout the course of this book, we will whisper 101 secrets in your ear that will put you well on your way to having amazing sex. Trust us, the next time you're getting it on, you'll be moaning so loudly that your upstairs neighbors will think their apartment is haunted.

Maybe you've never had sex. Or, maybe you already know how to have good sex … either way we want you to have the best sex of your life. We're talking about mind-blowing, off-the-charts, nails-down-the-back sex. Don't feel bad if you haven't been having it. When it comes to mastering everything, we all need a good teacher and practice. Think of us as your secret muse. We'll give you the dish on secrets your girlfriends won't even talk about. For starters, did you know it's possible for all women to experience multiple orgasms? We've got the lowdown on how. Want to know what men are thinking? We offer He Says … tips throughout that tell you what guys commonly want, think, and feel.

Though not everything we suggest will be something that you are comfortable with right away, you'll definitely discover some new tips and tricks and have your mind opened to new ideas to try in the bedroom that you may have never even considered. Within this book we'll share with you the one thing you need to know to improve your oral sex skills from good to great (it's not what you think!), teach you the best sex position for your pleasure, explain how to use household objects in kinky ways, and empower you to unleash your inner seductress so your man doesn't even stand a chance. But, of course, we don't stop there.

We will also tackle how to overcome some common relationship issues so that you and your partner can get back on the track heading to the land of sexual satisfaction. Do you know the one single thing that turns all men on? Do you know the best way to put the spark back into a sexless relationship? Know what to do when he can't get it up? Do you know the easiest way to destroy your sex life and how you can avoid it? If not, you will soon.

And, for those of you who like things a bit more wild — or think you would like to spice things up, we're also going to cover all of those taboo topics that make most women blush such as sex toys, masturbation, and threesomes. We'll also dive into tantric sex and bondage. So, hang on. It's going to be one wild ride. And, after we're done, you'll be ready to enjoy a really wild ride of your own!

1. He Likes It When You Get Loud

Being vocal during sex is a real challenge for some women. But just think about this for a minute. If you're feeling too shy or embarrassed to moan and groan, how much are you holding back on your orgasms? The trick to really amazing sex is to simply let go and one of the easiest ways to do this is to vocalize your passion during sex.

If you're too shy to completely let go in front of him, practice vocalizing your pleasure while he's not there. It's easier than you think.

Also, practice breathing. Too many women hold their breath during sex and that keeps the energy from flowing through their bodies. Breathing and moaning allow that energy to flow. You'll be amazed at how much easier it is to reach orgasm with this simple technique. So, the next time you have sex, lose your inhibitions and scream like a porn star! (You may just want to warn your partner first so he doesn't call the doctor.)

2. Having More Sex Boosts Your Libido

Satisfying sex (especially sex that ends in orgasm) just makes you feel good. Why? Well, sex has been shown to raise the level of endorphins — neurotransmitters that reduce pain and increase pleasure — produced in the brain while also reducing stress. So, having more sex makes you feel better and feeling better makes you want sex more often. Why wouldn't you want to do something that makes you feel good?

In fact, a minister in Grapevine, Texas, recently challenged his entire congregation to have sex for seven days straight, and then report the results back to him the following week. Guess what, all who participated felt better and wanted sex more often! So, why not take the seven-day challenge?

Unfortunately, the reverse of this phenomenon is true as well: If you're not having sex, chances are that you've found your libido dragging a bit. So if you haven't had sex in a while, just do it.

HE SAYS …

If you're in the not-having-sex-very-much rut, break that vicious cycle! Try having sex every day for a week and notice the changes in your physical and emotional state, as well as the intimacy of your relationship. Come on ladies, you'll be helping your man out; this can provide great relief for his right hand, lessening the risk of repetitive stress injury.

3. Porn Can Turn You On Too

Men are typically visual creatures and love to sit back and watch all of the nitty-gritty details. However, while men are likely to be turned on by the sight of strange couples and threesomes cavorting on staged sets, many women feel threatened by the carved bodies, pretty faces, and the practiced capabilities of the porno queens. And, while some women love what is typically called guy porn, some women prefer erotica.

What is the difference between guy porn and erotica? Well, erotica refers to softer images of, and especially writings about, sex. The characters may be model-attractive, but are just as likely to look like ordinary people. Erotica may be explicit in its depiction or description of sex, but is just as likely to involve the more mundane sex almost all of us are lucky to enjoy once or twice a week. Erotica, in its written form, ranges from raunchy Penthouse Forum anecdotes of frat-house sex to literary erotica complete with beautifully crafted sentences, fascinating characters, and zingy plots.

A good starting place for bringing porn into your love life is to find a film that has a bit of a story and some character development. Even if it's cheesy — and your man can share a laugh or two with you about that — you might just find it easier to get into the sex scenes if they have some context. That's essentially how romance novels are written, with sexual scenes strung together with a compelling narrative. The most successful and widely read stories and novels are those involving strong female protagonists engaged in romantic relationships. The sex takes place in the context of those relationships.

Sex MYTH: Women Don't Like Porn (at Least Not Good Girls) Totally not true! Many women enjoy porn on a regular basis — just typically not the same way that men do. Most women tend to like girl porn that slowly warms up to the more steamy sex scenes and has some sort of storyline. Men tend to enjoy getting straight to the action. Try to find something that you both enjoy or take turns selecting the movie. The important thing to realize is that you do not have to be like the porn stars in looks or actions. Check your brain (and your insecurities) at the door and have fun!

So, if you don't like watching two (or more) people screw on screen, find some form of erotica that really does it for you. Maybe it's a steamy romance