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Frisky Friday: Going Downtown


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Some ladies aren't enthusiastic about performing oral sex on their partners. We spoke to a few  who shared their true feelings about going downtown on their lover, and picked up some tips on how you can enjoy giving as much as receiving.

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Here's what you said:
Jessica wrote: "Watching the man you love experience such intense pleasure is the ultimate high."

Robin commented: "Ladies, this particular act is not just for every man. Save it for your tried and true mate, who is there for the long haul and deserves it!"

P said: "I like getting [it], but I won't give it..."

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Keep Your Sex Drive In Your 30s, 40s, 50s...


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A lot of us grew up watching the exploits of Dorothy, Rose and Blanche on "The Golden Girls." While we all want Blanche's zest for sex well into our 50's, 60's and beyond, hormone depletion and imbalance cause a lot of women to slowly lose their sex drive as early as their 30s. But the golden years don't have to be sex-less says bioidentical hormone replacement supporter and author of "In the Mood Again," Genie James M. M. SC. ESSENCE.com caught up with James to find out how to keep our libidos working well into retirement.

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Frisky Friday: What's Your Semi-Public Sex Fantasy?


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While the bedroom is where the magic happens, sometimes we just get tired of retiring to our quarters to get coital. We thought of a few common alternative locations where we fantasize about getting it on. Take our quick quiz to find out if your next sexual fantasy will lead you to the office conference table, your favorite restaurant's restroom, under a tree in the park or on the dashboard of a new sports car.

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Frisky Friday: Low-Budget Ways to Spice Things Up

Inexpensive Ways To Spice Up Your Sex Life

Hot Sex--Low Cost

Every couple looks for ways to heat things up in the bedroom from time to time. But let's face it, in a recession, we can't always book a night at a hotel or buy expensive lingerie to save our sex lives. But our adventurous sides can still thrive on the cheap.

We've thought of a few ways to get it on and popping with out blowing your paycheck.

All Tied Up

Don't have any fancy hand-cuffs on hand. Get creative with your restraints. You probably have some twine or cloth rope lying around in your garage. If not, hit up your local hardware. This LeHigh 420' Medium Weight Cotton Twine is only $2.24 at Lowes. Tie him to the bed post, play Janet Jackson's Rope Burn" and see how fast things heat up.

Act Like A Boy

We'll let you in on a little secret--men love cross dressers. No really, put on his dress shirt and listen to him beg you to unbutton it.

Give Him the Red Light Special

Lighting can be a major mood enhancer. Get home early and swap out that bright white light for a soft, red one, like this Sylvania Red Led G30 Specialty Bulb from Lowes ($7.98) and tell him you're his "Private Dancer."

Play With Your Food

Ok. Don't knock it until you've tried it. If you don't have time to chase down pricey chocolate body sauce from the sex shop, pick up a jar of Nutella the next time you're at the supermarket. You can always transfer he chocolate-hazelnut into a pretty little glass bown to make it look fancy before bringing it into the bedroom. Besides, you won't care that it was $3.79 instead of $20-something when he's licking it off of you.

Smooth Moves

Lubrication can be the perfect oil to get your and your parter's engines going again. Try K-Y's Yours+Mine Couples Lubricants at $15.99.

Slide On a Second Skin

Nothing feels like a pair of Wolford stockings. But if you can't go for that, he'll still love rubbing his hands along your stems in a pair of sexy nylons. These Ravinia thigh-high's are only $2.69 at Walgreens.

Get Oiled Up

Expensive, luxurious body oils are dreamy, but if your wallet can't stomach spending $30 or more on massage oil, grab that Neutrogena Body Oil ($8.99) that you use after you shave from the bathroom cabinet and bring it into the bedroom.

Ante Up

Games are always a good way to bring some new excitement into your sex life. How about a naughty game of strip poker? These Bicycle Pinochle Playing Cards are only $3.49 and the kids don't have to know why mommy and daddy took them out of the den.

Feel the Vibes

Let's face it. A vibrator for two can be a major investment. While you save up for your We Vibe II ($99), grab these vibrating rings from Lifestyles at $7.99 each and shake things up.



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Study Finds Abstinence-Only Education Works


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Most of the experts on sex and adolescents have said abstinence-only education doesn't cut it. pre-teens are having sex and they need safe-sex -d too. But maybe they were knocking abstinence education before really giving it a chance to shine. According to NYTimes.com a new study of middle-school kids revealed that abstinence-only education helped them hold off on having sex.

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Frisky Friday: Don't Forget the Foreplay

10 Foreplay Moves We Love

Hooray for Foreplay!!

Research shows that men can be are ready for sex after as little as a passionate kiss. But for most women we need more than a wet smooth to get us conditioned for the coitus. If you feel like your man’s been slipping on the foreplay lately, here’s a list of our favorite pre-sex moves. Print this out and slip it under his pillow.

1. Start Before He Sees You

The earlier you start thinking about the sex you’re gonna have, the more excited you’ll be when the time comes to get down to it. Before you meet up with your guy, he can send you naughty text messages describing in detail every thing he’d like to do to your individual body parts.

2. Earing Aid

The perfect ear kiss is easy to pull off, but still a lot of guys get it wrong. Ideally you want him to gently suck on your earlobe and then trace the outside perimeter of your ear with the tip of his tongue and then send a chill down your spine when he whispers something about how hot you make him.

3. Finger Food

Let him trace his lips with your finger tips, bringing the nerve endings to life. As you close your eyes and exhale, he’ll lightly slips you pointer into his mouth and runs his tongue along your fingerprint.

4. Breathless

He traces the outline of your body with his breath, keeping his face only centimeters away from your skin, causing the hair on your body to stand and your breath to stop short.

5. Thigh Master

Every girl likes oral sex, but before he goes for the goal, let him spend a little time teasing you with kisses on your inner thigh. The fact that his face is so close to your pleasure point will drive you wild with desire. You’ll beg for him to come closer.

6. He Must Engage Your Bust

Somewhere down the line, guys forget how important your breasts are for getting you ready for sex. There’s definitely a connection between your twin towers and your pleasure palace. He needs to caress them, tease them, kiss them, but don’t bite them…too hard

7. Best Foot Forward

Just like in your fingers, there are nerve endings in your toes. A little footsie never hurt. If you’re both comfortable with it, let him massage your feet and run his tongue in between your toes.

8. Simulation

Even though we’re all grown up, there’s still something hot about dry-humping. Before you get naked let him hold you tight and push his pelvis onto yours. You’ll be unbuckling his belt in no time.

9. Sensual Seduction

As women, we enjoy a full sensual experience. Prompt him to light sandalwood scented candles, to trace your body with a feather tickler or better yet, a cube of ice.

10. Give You a Head Start

Since many of us don’t orgasm during intercourse, it’s only fair that he makes your toes curl before he gets going. Plus, getting coital after an orgasm makes the sex explosive.

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Frisky Friday: Sex in the Morning, Noon or Night?


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Ever wonder why your guy's so keen on morning sex or dream about renting a room at the hotel down the block for a little lunchtime lovin'. We explore the benefits of having sex in the morning, afternoon and night time.

Too tired for sex? Find out how to get recharged.

Find out why chocolate makes you friskier than french fries.

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More Sex Equals Less Breast Cancer


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We know how great our minds and bodies feel the day after a long bedroom session with our dudes. A new study is coming out that backs us up and then some, CNN reports. Apparently people who have more sex reduce their risk of heart attacks and breast cancer. One of the main reasons is that sex keeps you fit by burning calories and keeping your heart rate up. Having sex 12 times per month is the equivalent to running seven times day.

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Researchers Say G-Spot May Not Exist


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Although we're told over and over again that most women do not orgasm during sexual intercourse, the sense of feeling inferior to the women who report explosive "Ohs and Ahs" mid-coitus is all too familiar. Well here's a little information that might stop us from thinking so negatively. A recent research study found that the G-spot--that little patch of pleasure that we've all been encouraged to find for years--might not even exist.

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10 Ways to Keep Your 'Better Sex' Resolution


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It seems like a lot of us are suffering from lack of sex due to the stresses of everyday life. But sex is what really sets a romantic relationship apart from a friendship. It's part of what keeps us connected to our partners. We're betting that a lot of ladies want to improve their sex lives this year. So we wrote down some suggestions of how to get motivated about this frisky new year's resolution. Good luck getting it on ladies.

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