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Home • Relationships

10 Things Never to Say In Bed

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
01
“What did you eat for dinner?”

You know this is really just a nice way of saying “baby your breath stinks”, and trust us, he’ll know it too. Unless you want him to stop kissing you altogether, this is one thought you should keep to yourself.

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
02
“Is that it?”

Yet another ego-crushing blow you shouldn’t strike with during sex. If you care about him, you won’t go there. No man’s at the top of his game all the time – are you? Cut him some slack.

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
03
“Did you pay that bill?”

If you’re thinking about finances in the middle of sex, you’re definitely not enjoying yourself – no question. He will instantly feel that he’s failed you.

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
04
“Stop sweating on me!”

Nobody wants to sleep with a diva. If you want to get hot and heavy without getting hot and sweaty something’s wrong.

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
05
“It could be better!”

In the heat of the moment, a man will undoubtedly ask you at least once if you’re enjoying the experience. This is not the time to crush his ego. If you’re truly not satisfied, save your opinions for a conversation when you’re both wearing clothes okay?

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
06
“Hold on, let me get that!”

If the sex is great, you shouldn’t even realize the phone is ringing, never mind want to answer it. Think about it. How would you feel if he stopped to grab his phone? Exactly!

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
07
“Are you done yet?”

Translation: “I didn’t want to do this anyway, so can you hurry up and finish already.” This is what we like to call an instant mood killer.

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
08
“You used to be better at that.”

Again, no one is great in bed all the time. How would you feel if he said this to you? This will make your lover instantly insecure, which can create a problem that will carry over to the next time, and the time after that. Be kind!

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
09
“Oh [name that’s not his]!”

Never mind how obviously inappropriate this would be, if you can’t remember who you’re sleeping with, you shouldn’t be sleeping with anyone at all.

10 Things Never to Say In Bed
10
“Are you sure the kids are sleeping?”

No man, or woman for that matter, will want their blissful sex thoughts interrupted by thoughts of their kids. Check on this beforehand, and be sure the coast is clear.

10 Things Never to Say In Bed