Take our quiz and make sure she comes back for more
1 What's your weekly exercise regime?
2-3 high-intensity, 45-minute sessions a week (+3)
4-5 sessions lasting more than 2 hours (-1)
I train solely ‘on the job’ (-2)
Contrary to intuition, donning a pair of less-than-fetching running shorts increases your sex appeal. According to research at Colorado State University, moderate 30-minute runs three times a week for a month will get you panting in more ways than one. Of the study’s 3,000 participants, 75% reported a higher sex drive, 72% were “more sexually responsive” and over 60% reported they could go for another lap around the bedroom within 10 minutes. But don’t overdo it. More than five hours a week can lead to "overtraining" where your testosterone levels, along with your mojo, drop by up to a third. Equally, never assume that sex is enough of a workout in itself. An 11st (70kg) man burns just 62 calories through 10 minutes of carnal cardio, says research at Carolina University. That means you’ll have to do three repeat performances just to justify a pint of Foster’s. You up to that big guy?
4-5 sessions lasting more than 2 hours (-1)
I train solely ‘on the job’ (-2)
Contrary to intuition, donning a pair of less-than-fetching running shorts increases your sex appeal. According to research at Colorado State University, moderate 30-minute runs three times a week for a month will get you panting in more ways than one. Of the study’s 3,000 participants, 75% reported a higher sex drive, 72% were “more sexually responsive” and over 60% reported they could go for another lap around the bedroom within 10 minutes. But don’t overdo it. More than five hours a week can lead to "overtraining" where your testosterone levels, along with your mojo, drop by up to a third. Equally, never assume that sex is enough of a workout in itself. An 11st (70kg) man burns just 62 calories through 10 minutes of carnal cardio, says research at Carolina University. That means you’ll have to do three repeat performances just to justify a pint of Foster’s. You up to that big guy?
2 How do you set the scene for sex?
A steamy X-rated flick (+2)
Bob Dylan Bootleg Series Vol 8 ( -1)
Something tender and juicy (+1)
A night in with a DVD just got interesting. Copenhagen University researchers found that women who watch X-rated films show higher levels of pleasure-related endorphins lasting for up to two hours. If your lady is unconvinced by visuals, try something aural, though this isn’t the moment for sensitive Bob Dylan rarities. If the music is unfamiliar it could slow seduction, according to research from the State University of New York, as you’ll both be distracted by it. Instead, go for some familiar up-tempo tunes and you’ll be having more sex, sooner. Classic indie music (like The Stone Roses) can actually speed up her arousal levels, according to study author George Stefano. And set the ball rolling with a sirloin supper. “The protein in the meat will naturally boost levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, two chemicals in the brain that heighten sensitivity for both of you during sex,” says Dr Sarah Brewer, author ofIncrease Your Sex Drive (Thorsons). Steak dinner, darling?
Bob Dylan Bootleg Series Vol 8 ( -1)
Something tender and juicy (+1)
A night in with a DVD just got interesting. Copenhagen University researchers found that women who watch X-rated films show higher levels of pleasure-related endorphins lasting for up to two hours. If your lady is unconvinced by visuals, try something aural, though this isn’t the moment for sensitive Bob Dylan rarities. If the music is unfamiliar it could slow seduction, according to research from the State University of New York, as you’ll both be distracted by it. Instead, go for some familiar up-tempo tunes and you’ll be having more sex, sooner. Classic indie music (like The Stone Roses) can actually speed up her arousal levels, according to study author George Stefano. And set the ball rolling with a sirloin supper. “The protein in the meat will naturally boost levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, two chemicals in the brain that heighten sensitivity for both of you during sex,” says Dr Sarah Brewer, author ofIncrease Your Sex Drive (Thorsons). Steak dinner, darling?
3 What's your foreplay strategy?
Stroke her arms and legs (+2)
Lots of kissing (+1)
Who needs foreplay? (-1)
They might not be the first port of call on your curves cruise but her arms are the path to satisfaction. The journal Nature Neuroscience reports her body’s prime pleasure nerves are in greatest abundance under her forearms and the backs of her legs. Two minutes of gentle touching at 2-4cm per second and she’ll melt. And don’t forget about first base when you’re scrambling for fourth. Lyon University biochemists discovered that male saliva has four times the testosterone content of women’s, making Gallic lip service nature’s own aphrodisiac.
Lots of kissing (+1)
Who needs foreplay? (-1)
They might not be the first port of call on your curves cruise but her arms are the path to satisfaction. The journal Nature Neuroscience reports her body’s prime pleasure nerves are in greatest abundance under her forearms and the backs of her legs. Two minutes of gentle touching at 2-4cm per second and she’ll melt. And don’t forget about first base when you’re scrambling for fourth. Lyon University biochemists discovered that male saliva has four times the testosterone content of women’s, making Gallic lip service nature’s own aphrodisiac.
4 What's your preferred position?
You on top (-1)
Her on top (+2)
Both, and much more (+3)
While any sex is good from your point of view, lighting her fuse requires careful consideration of how to lay the dynamite. “The vagina, urethra and clitoris all need to be stimulated for maximum chances of orgasm,” says neuroscientist Gert Holstege, at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. “The key is a combination of external and internal stimulation, best achieved by changing sexual positions.” Start with ‘the spider’. Face each other with her astride you. Pull her in close then both lie back with your knees raised. “Compared to the missionary, it allows a deeper, more intense stimulation, with less friction so you last longer,” says sex counselor Mary Clegg. Then swap to the reverse cowgirl, she says, her riding you but facing away. “It creates extra G spot stimulation as she can tilt her pelvis for more or less contact, while you can gently stroke the nerve hot-spot between her buttocks just above her bum.”
Her on top (+2)
Both, and much more (+3)
While any sex is good from your point of view, lighting her fuse requires careful consideration of how to lay the dynamite. “The vagina, urethra and clitoris all need to be stimulated for maximum chances of orgasm,” says neuroscientist Gert Holstege, at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. “The key is a combination of external and internal stimulation, best achieved by changing sexual positions.” Start with ‘the spider’. Face each other with her astride you. Pull her in close then both lie back with your knees raised. “Compared to the missionary, it allows a deeper, more intense stimulation, with less friction so you last longer,” says sex counselor Mary Clegg. Then swap to the reverse cowgirl, she says, her riding you but facing away. “It creates extra G spot stimulation as she can tilt her pelvis for more or less contact, while you can gently stroke the nerve hot-spot between her buttocks just above her bum.”
5 How long do you last following penetration?
Over 13 minutes (–1)
3-13 minutes (+3)
Under 3 minutes (-1)
No three words deflate a man’s ego faster than ‘Is that it?’ The Sexual Dysfunction Alliance reports premature ejaculation comes top of your list of bedroom anxieties. It’s little wonder. Lasting less than three minutes reduces her chances of orgasm by over 80%, according to a study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Buy yourself confidence with a desensitising Delay Condom (£1.49 for three, jonnycondom.com), found to boost your staying power by up to 70% in University of Arizona tests. Just don’t indulge in Old Traffodian-style “extra time”. Anything over 13 minutes can cause ‘distressing discomfort’ for your partner, a study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found. Researchers concluded that optimal intercourse lasted 3-13 minutes – with your lady pillow-biting at the 7.3-minute mark.
3-13 minutes (+3)
Under 3 minutes (-1)
No three words deflate a man’s ego faster than ‘Is that it?’ The Sexual Dysfunction Alliance reports premature ejaculation comes top of your list of bedroom anxieties. It’s little wonder. Lasting less than three minutes reduces her chances of orgasm by over 80%, according to a study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Buy yourself confidence with a desensitising Delay Condom (£1.49 for three, jonnycondom.com), found to boost your staying power by up to 70% in University of Arizona tests. Just don’t indulge in Old Traffodian-style “extra time”. Anything over 13 minutes can cause ‘distressing discomfort’ for your partner, a study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found. Researchers concluded that optimal intercourse lasted 3-13 minutes – with your lady pillow-biting at the 7.3-minute mark.
6 What's your post-coital stategy?
Carry on kissing and cuddling (+2)
Offer her a massage (+2)
Ask what you could do better (-1)
Rolling over after sex is like bad-mouthing a chef – you’re never going to get seconds. Instead, seal your next helping with a kiss. Research at Albany University in New York found women are 80% more likely to initiate post-romp kissing. “Men who make an effort with kissing have been shown to be over 30% more likely to have sex again,” says study author Gordon Gallup. Before your hands are required down below again, move to her back. A study in Biological Psychiatry shows massage after sex maintains the flow of the feel-good hormone oxytocin so she’ll orgasm easier the second (and third, and fourth…) time round. Just don’t spoil the vibe by making her orgasm the only topic of conversation. A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that stress about sexual performance decreases her arousal. “If you’re not sure if she came or not, don’t ask,” says Dr Barbara Keesling, lecturer on human sexuality at California State University. “Ask her what’s on her mind instead”.
Offer her a massage (+2)
Ask what you could do better (-1)
Rolling over after sex is like bad-mouthing a chef – you’re never going to get seconds. Instead, seal your next helping with a kiss. Research at Albany University in New York found women are 80% more likely to initiate post-romp kissing. “Men who make an effort with kissing have been shown to be over 30% more likely to have sex again,” says study author Gordon Gallup. Before your hands are required down below again, move to her back. A study in Biological Psychiatry shows massage after sex maintains the flow of the feel-good hormone oxytocin so she’ll orgasm easier the second (and third, and fourth…) time round. Just don’t spoil the vibe by making her orgasm the only topic of conversation. A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that stress about sexual performance decreases her arousal. “If you’re not sure if she came or not, don’t ask,” says Dr Barbara Keesling, lecturer on human sexuality at California State University. “Ask her what’s on her mind instead”.
Your score
+15 TO +6
She loves you. But that’s no reason to be complacent. Use the tips in this quiz to ensure you’re always on top (and underneath).
-1 TO +5
Ticket to ride. Get promoted to the sex Premier League with a desensitising condom.
-8 TO -1
Help! Improve your performance by going running three times a week.
Learn new ways to turn her on with our interactive guide
She loves you. But that’s no reason to be complacent. Use the tips in this quiz to ensure you’re always on top (and underneath).
-1 TO +5
Ticket to ride. Get promoted to the sex Premier League with a desensitising condom.
-8 TO -1
Help! Improve your performance by going running three times a week.
Learn new ways to turn her on with our interactive guide
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