How to Fix a Sex Faux Pas
You may be an experienced lover who’s generally smooth as buttah, but that’s not to say that there won’t be occasional hiccups, slip-ups, or downright awkward situations where you’re at a total loss of what to do.
That’s where a good dose of sexual etiquette and grace can come into handy. Basically, what you’ll need is politeness, sensitivity, and some good ol’ fashioned ego stroking. These three things should be able to get you out of any sticky sex situation.
Faux pas #1: You called out the wrong name in bed.
You may think that this screw up may unseal the deal, but there’s actually a smooth way out of this, and if you think about it, it makes sense. Obviously if you were in your right mind, you would have called out his name, but he must’ve driven you so wild that you completely lost yourself. Now, that shouldn’t be too hard to explain, and it’ll certainly make him feel good along the way. “You’re so good that I lost my mind.” Doesn’t sound too shabby to me!
Faux pas #2: He asks you how many people you’ve slept with and get all tongue tied.
Well, first of all, it’s really none of his business. Second, you can tell him that in a polite, jocular way. Unless he’s got a gun to your head asking for an exact number (in which case you need to get out NOW), then it shouldn’t be too hard to shrug the question off into a gray area. “Oh, y’know, not too high, not too low.” If that doesn’t satisfy him, then you are at more than liberty to make up a round number.
Faux pas #3: Your casual flavor of the month asks if you’re sleeping with other guys.
If he asks, then you should be honest with him. Explain how it’s important to you that you’re able to keep your options open while keeping things casual on all fronts. It’s good to be open with him so you don’t lead him on. Of course, he may not like the answer and that may be all he needs to hear to send him packing, but you need to be comfortable with who you are and where you are right now, relationship-wise, even if it’s not what he wants to hear.
Faux pas #4: He gets ready to tie you up or some other kinky sex play and it freaks you out a bit.
“Hold on there, cowboy, this is how I like it,” is generally all you need before taking the reigns and showing him how you imagined the sex activity of the night to play out. It’s okay if his level of sexual desire doesn’t totally mesh with yours; they key is to keep things cool so he doesn’t get embarrassed or uncomfortable. Guys like when girls show some initiative in bed, so for you to tell him that it’s your turn to say what goes on next, he’s likely to succumb to whatever it is you’ve got in store with him. He’ll probably forget about the handcuffs the moment you pin him down and take charge, doing something that you know will turn you both on.
Faux pas #5: You desperately need to get to the bathroom to pee or clean up after a rowdy romp.
A guy will have no trouble understanding that sex can leave you desiring a little clean-up, but that’s not to say that you should dash off the first second you get. You don’t want your guy thinking that he’s made you uncomfortably dirty and that you can’t wait to wash him off you. So take a few moments to relish in some post-coital bliss before excusing yourself, saying that you desperately need to pee, but can’t wait to jump right back into bed with him. If what you really need is a total scrub down, then invite him to join you in the shower to continue where you left off.