You want to be more active in bed, but you’re not sure where to start. This guide offers a wide range of ideas for you to explore, with tips on how to initiate, feel more confident and ultimately have the sex life you want.
Disclaimer: This guide references women wanting to be active in bed with men. These tips can apply to any gender and sexual orientation. The post includes affiliate links. For more information, read my disclaimer.
How to be more active in bed: Initiate foreplay early on
According to Men’s Journal, research shows people can have longer and better sex when they gradually build up to intercourse. So foreplay doesn’t help women alone – despite the stereotype that men prefer getting straight into action.
You can initiate foreplay early by:
1.) Messaging your sexual partner what you hope will happen in bed after your date is over.
2.) Mentioning that you have purchased new lingerie (even if your new lingerie is actually old but still looks good).
3.) Increasing affection. Try giving a massage and encourage more cuddling; even holding hands can spark arousal.
4.) Saying something sexual when they least expect it. Once on a date, I told a partner I had no underwear on as we were in a lift heading for drinks. (I was wearing a bodysuit). This really turned him on, so much so, we ended up making out passionately in the lift back out.
Communicate your desires out loud
Do you want a guy to push you against a wall and dramatically take off your clothes and dominate you? Would you prefer to take charge and put the cuff-links on him?
The Cut has described research which suggests communication is a driving factor for sexual satisfaction. Having a conversation about what you and your partner want can boost bedroom enjoyment. As the publication notes: don’t rely on noises.
To be more active in bed, tell your partner what you want. Groaning alone isn’t the most reliable. It doesn’t exactly say what else may excite you.
Master your ability to self-pleasure
Knowing how to self-pleasure makes a huge difference! If you want to be more bold during sex, learn what buttons your partner needs to push and then tell him how to go about it. Don’t wait on someone to figure it out (they usually have no idea).
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Self-pleasure in front of your sexual partner
On an episode of the Closeness podcast, host Tari talked about how pleasuring yourself during sex can conveys amazing rapture. The idea that your partner is so remarkable, you can’t help but to touch yourself.
By performing some form of self-pleasure, you help show that you are really turned-on and excited.
Experiment with BDSM
50 Shades of Grey really helped in putting BDSM on the map. There are various levels and different types of ways to experiment with dominance or submission.
I’m a big fan of handcuffs, blindfolds and bondage restraints.
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Admire your partner’s body
Does anything beat confidence? At work, on a dance floor, when out on a date… It’s a cliché for a reason. Do what you can to appreciate your physique: immediately compliment yourself when you think negative body thoughts, stand in front of your mirror naked, indulge in bath salts and body exfoliation.
“pause around the private parts”
While women often compliment each other, men seem to rarely hear praise for their looks. I think it’s super sexy when a person takes a second to stare and admire who they’re about to make love to. Especially if they pause around the private parts.
Talk dirty
If you don’t usually talk dirty in bed, it may feel daunting to start shouting, ‘Yeah… tell me I’m your dirty b*tch’.
You can begin by describing an act: ‘I want to [insert act] to you.’
Or a fantasy: ‘I can’t stop thinking about you putting your lips over my nipples.’
You can also try a feeling: ‘I love when your fingers are inside of me rubbing.’
Choose positions that put you on top
To take charge in the bedroom, choose positions that put you in control. Some of these positions include sitting on top (the obvious), riding cowgirl, lotus (sitting on your partner’s lap while they’re sat with their legs crossed) and to switch things up, opt to sit on top using a chair (facing or away).
Relax and stimulate prior
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