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What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
He Knows Exactly What He’s Doing

“Know his bedroom business… WELL.” — Prima

What woman doesn’t love a man who knows his way around the bedroom? When his between-the-sheets tactic show perfectionism and polish, a woman is bound to fall — hard!

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
02
Plays Rough

“Picks me up roughly then sets me down gently.” — Michelle

Amen! A firm grip from a fine man, who’s also in touch with his sensitive, sensual side is what we call a win-win situation.

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
03
Gets Creative

“Thinks outside the box!” — Katrina

Although there’s nothing wrong with some good old-fashioned loving, it’s nice to get in between the sheets with a man who wants to try something new.

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
04
Knows His Way Around the Kitchen

“Makes me breakfast after a night of hot romantic sex.” — Yvett

When a man can please your body and your taste buds, you’ve found a keeper, for sure.

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
05
Has the Right Touch

“Caresses me!” — Sirena

Agreed! If he’s got the magic touch, what’s there to complain about? The way we see it, absolutely nothing!

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
06
Smells Good

“Smells delicious” — Taunalynn

We couldn’t agree more. The right scent on a man can be down right irresistible.

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
07
Takes the Lead

“Takes control of the situation.” — Tasha

Who doesn’t like a man who knows when to take charge? Although women do love to be in charge, it’s nice to know we don’t always have to give a man a map to find our love.

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
08
Calls It Like He Sees It

“Calls my name!”

There’s something both endearing and erotic about hearing him call out your name in the heat of passion.

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
09
Gets In Your Head

“Stimulates my mind as well as my body.” — TaMara

Nothing is sexier than a man with beauty and brains.

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
10
Kisses the Right Places

“Kisses me on the nape of my neck.”

Every woman has a hotspot and when her man finds it everyone wins.

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
11
He Can Take a Hint

“Knows when I want it, and how to give it to me, despite the circumstances.” — Amber Leigh

A woman wants what a woman wants. When a man gets that and knows how to pick up on the signals she’s giving, he’s golden!

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
12
Makes Eye Contact

“Looks in my eyes.” — Vanessa

You know that moment where his eyes meet yours and the mood is fantastic? Blissful isn’t it?

What You Said: What A Man Does to Turn You On
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