Go ahead only when mutually willing
RESPECT your partner's mood or wish. Do not ever coerce your partner into sex. Even if you happen to be married, each of you has a right to say "not now, dear." Do not violate a person by being insensitive and intrusive. Sex can be enjoyable and fulfilling only when it is a result of mutual longing.


Get some privacy
When you are engaged sexually with a partner, be sure not to offend others, knowingly or unknowingly, in any way. Avoid public display of your affection for each other. Do not be a public embarrassment. You are a responsible citizen; behave like one!

Discuss contraception before you get into bed
Do not ever procrastinate discussing this serious issue. Remember, even one moment of unprotected fun can come with serious consequences like pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Be responsible. Surf through a sex-health website together to know more options. Try to make sex safer and more enjoyable for both of you.

If you don't feel like, say so
Even when you have been in an intimate physical relationship for long, it is not wrong to admit you don't feel like having sex. Do you worry about your partner being hurt for being turned down? Reassure him that it is "just for now" that you don't feel like it and that it's not about him or her. You can promise your lover a fabulous time later in the week when you will be bubbling with energy!

Grooming for good sex
A shower, clean teeth, and a dash of a deodorant is the least you can be armed with for a fabulous date ahead. Even if you hate Brazilian wax, make sure you don't have a tropical rain forest sprouting. This rule is for both men and women alike. And yes, do not drown yourself in cologne. You have your own natural smells that are a great turn-on for your partner during sex. Let them be. If you look clean and well-groomed, you will feel more sexy and confident too!

What to avoid before sex
Stay away from garlic, onion, asparagus, and their kin if you anticipate a sexual encounter in a few hours! You do not want to get into bed smelling like a food factory. Downing a big glass of fruit juice will allow your body fluids to smell and taste delicious!

Do not discuss your 'ex' during sex
Even if your partner playfully asks you how your "ex" was in bed, say you can discuss it later! It is the wrong time to say that he or she was fabulous in bed. Do not make it sound like you are "grading" him or her on a sex scale.

Faking an orgasm
Faking the big-O is a short-sighted option to make your guy feel happy. If you feel it is not going to happen tonight, tell him so. It is a safer option than faking an orgasm. That way you can help him devise new ways of sexual gratification. Be careful not to hurt his feelings, though. Reveal how much you enjoy having sex with him. Tell him the excitement of the journey matters more to you than the destination.

What to say after sex
Being overwhelmed by the encounter does not mean you turn over and start snoring. Say something to make your partner feel happy and desired; don't go on and on and spoil the mood though. Silence does speak a lot after such passionate moments. A few words and a satisfied moan are good enough.

Communicate
Do not shy away from talking openly about your desires. Let each other know what turns you on or how you would like it to be. Let each sexual encounter be a learning experience for both of you. You can be a little more specific and say what in particular you enjoy more, so that your partner knows what you expect next time! Ask him how he felt about it or what delighted her the most.

Never discuss your sexual encounters in open
It is insensitive to brag about your sexual escapades, even among common friends. It may hurt the feelings of your partner or others close to him or her. Nobody wants to be another notch on your bed post. Let that moment be a secret just between the two of you.