Holiday sex

Why it's monumental. Firstly, you're free from all the things that stress you out – the job, the bills, the lack of parking at 'your' local beach. But the second reason Maldives sex is hotter than domestic suburban sex is the change in scenery. "There's a marking-the-territory factor for most men and women," Weston says. "Sex on holiday is a kind of virginal experience."

From the simple to the extravagant, you can take a holiday any day (boss be damned!):

Birthday sex

Why it's monumental. It's clear who's doing the giving and who's doing the receiving – which means there's no pressure for the receiver to reciprocate, says Cadell. Because of that, there's a huge build-up of anticipation for the fortunate birthday boy. I wonder what she's going to give me this year!

For the 363 days of non-birthday sex, you need to build that same anticipation between the two of you. You do it for her now then she’ll do it for you next time. Try this:

Tell her you want to take her somewhere special tonight. Then ask if she’ll leave her underwear at home.
Take her to a place that plays Latin music. "Latin dancing is very intimate, very sexual, especially with all the movement of the pelvis," Cadell says.
When you're back home, you can give her your present: the ultimate mind-blowing orgasm. Have her get on top of you and tilt her hips forward a bit so that her clitoris hits your pelvis. The tilting also means your penis will hit her G-spot. Those two spots will be plenty, but for extra pleasure, seek out and caress or lightly stimulate other sensitive areas – her lips, her nipples, her bottom – with your hands or fingers. The goal: sensory pleasure. Work as many angles as you can dream up; she'll let you know what's working when.