Article: Caroline Hurry from True Love
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Flatter him: Appeal to his ego by praising him to the skies. "You've got the most gorgeous chest I've ever seen" usually goes down well. Expand by adding how safe, weak-kneed or horny he makes you feel. This will increase his confidence.

Ear-otic starter: Place your lips close to his ear and release a slow, tantalising sigh. Then take his earlobe between your lips and gently tug. Awakening this new erogenous zone will send sexy shivers rippling throughout his entire body.

Handy kiss: Place the tip of your tongue on the webbed area at the base of his fingers, then slowly slide your way up the side. This move will give him goose-bumps. To really drive him wild, gently suck the tip of his finger between your lips.

The knee nuzzle: The backs of the knees are especially sensitive, being full of nerve endings close to the skin. For maximum sensual impact, swivel your tongue along the crease and then blow on the area. This puff of air will cause the moisture to evaporate, producing a thrilling hot-then- cold sensation.

Thigh rise: If you want to get his mojo rising long before you hit X-rated territory, head for his inner thigh. Starting right above his knee, plant a light-as-a-feather kiss there, then work your way up, increasing the pressure of your lips on his skin the further you go.

The happy hummer: Letting loose a sensual moan while putting your mouth to work on his sensitive inner thigh not only sounds sexy, it can also create a new, addictive sensation. Lower pitches create slower vibrations; higher pitches, faster ones.

Hot lips: Sip from a cup of hot coffee or tea, then press your hot lips to whichever sensitive part of his body is available. You can also alternate with an icy kiss from a cold drink on hot summer nights.

The tummy tempter: Between your man's navel and his nether region lies a strip of hair known as the "treasure trail", so named because of its sensitivity. Want to show him just how prizeworthy this trail really is? Starting right below his navel, take some strands between your lips and pull gently. The pinpricks of slight pain will send jolts of electricity that register below the belt. Plus, the downward direction you're heading in will make his imagination run wild with hot and heavy possibilities.

The spine-chiller: If he enjoys back massages (and c'mon, who doesn't?), he'll love this no-hands variety. Straddle him as he lies on his stomach, then press your mouth firmly into the nape of his neck. Point your tongue and probe the grooves on each side of his vertebrae, slowly working your way down to his tailbone. When you use your lips instead of your hands, your massage instantly goes from relaxing to racy. Stimulate his sacrum (the little triangle below the small of his back, where his buttocks start). A feather-like stroke here will activate the nerve endings up his spine and elsewhere.

Go for the jugular: The crease between a man's chin and his Adam's apple is an erogenous zone that's often overlooked. Gently kiss, lick and nibble this extra-sensitive spot to have him purring with pleasure.

Awaken his wild side: Get a set of ridiculously long press-on fingernails and delicately run them over his chest. They'll make you look like a minx, and the teasing-tickling sensation will stimulate him onto greater things.

Launch sneak attacks: Slip your hands up his shirt while he's watching TV, or touch his inner thigh while you're sitting in the back of a taxi or at the movies. The element of surprise helps make sex more exciting, which makes you want to do it more often.

The main (inter)course
Be pushy: Bearing down or pushing out with your pelvic muscles may also register some shared rumblings on your respective Richter scales. Why? It'll force your G-spot the extra-sensitive area along the front wall of your vagina into some pleasure-inducing pressure against his penis, which is one of the best ways to induce a vaginal orgasm.

Top this: If being on top gets you in the groove, make things even groovier by sliding your legs down so you're straddling his thighs rather than his torso. Arch your back so you're nearly perpendicular to the bed; the arc shape of your body will put maximum pressure on your clitoral area. This way you can control how deep the intercourse is and how fast you move. Also, when you're on top of him, raise your knees, plant your feet on the bed and move up and down rather than back and forth. Not only will this take-charge pose make him think you're a sex goddess, but he'll get an incredible view of the action.

Say it: Not a big talker in bed? All you really need are these four words: "faster", "slower", "harder" and "softer". Double the sexual power of these demands by following them with a heartfelt "Mmmm!" or "Yes! Yes! Yes!", to indicate he's right on target.

Alternate: Want to send shock waves to body parts he didn't know he had? Make him start with nine quick, shallow thrusts, then do one slow, deep thrust followed by eight shallow thrusts, then two deep ones followed by seven shallow ones, and so on, until he reaches nine deep thrusts. Repeat. Mixing deep and shallow thrusts will stimulate both of you. Plus, there's an element of teasing that can be a turn-on.

Wait to exhale: Women tend to hold their breath as their excitement mounts but if you breathe deeply, especially as you climax, you'll bring oxygen-rich blood to all parts of your body, making your skin more sensitive to his touch. Learning to breathe with your partner can take intimacy to new heights. Experiment with your own breathing, too. Try to exhale slowly while climaxing to make the orgasm seem to last a few seconds longer. A moan or groan will serve the same purpose, so let it all out. Be expressive.

Exercise restraints: If he's willing to play, tie his hands to the bedpost with a couple of scarves, smother your hands with baby oil and start to stroke his hot rod very slowly.

Dessert
Show your appreciation: After a night of passionate sex, write down the things he did that you liked most. Then slip the list into his pocket to remind him how much he rocked your world.

Awaken his senses: Wear a new perfume for your next close encounter; then, afterwards, spray it on something he takes to work. The scent will jog his memory and make him hot for you all over again.

Propose: Ask for his hand in marriage. It is leap year, after all...!