One tradition that has been slowly fading away from Western society is asking a woman’s father for her hand in marriage. Many argue that the whole idea smacks of sexism and chauvinism and harks back to times when women were treated like chattel.

Whatever. I think it’s just respectful to ask your future bride’s father for his blessing as you start down the path towards matrimony. It lets your girlfriend’s father know that you’re sincere in your intentions and a true gentleman. It’s an important tradition, a rite of passage, and a bonding

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Make it a Surprise: "Take your future fiancee completely by surprise in order to make your engagement extra special," Pease said. "She'll instantly suspect something is up if you suggest a getaway weekend or intimate dinner out of the blue. Instead, use a decoy like a work function as your excuse to get her to your proposal location. For more advanced future grooms: get an accomplice involved like her best friend or coworker. If she's out for dinner with her best friend, she won't be expecting a proposal at all and it will be a true surprise."

Before your big marriage proposal, you're sure to be nervous, and wonder if you're doing it in the right way. Before you get down on one knee, read these dos and don'ts of marriage proposals.
Do:

Do Test the Waters

Before you propose, the two of you should talk about the possibility of

Ever wonder what your man is thinking during those intimate moments ? How about what he thinks of your bedside etiquette ?

Here are a few common scenarios off the top of my head, where you could be going overboard:

“Would you like to come up for coffee ?”

So the date is over and he drove/walked you home. You kiss, and then you pop this question. Good move! Men love this question for the simple reason

Talking dirty is an art form. It may seem a little too much for some, while it simply isn’t something that others usually do. However, doing it right can actually fire up the bedroom and perk up a flagging relationship. A person wishing to learn how to talk dirty is always faced with the dilemma of where and how to start. Even nowadays, some people still find it difficult to talk about what they want when it comes to sex. Communication is the key to a healthy relationship, and the secret to mind-blowing sex.

It's probably not healthy to get into bed with someone with a list of dos and don'ts in your head. Most of these situations depend on the chemistry between two different people, and there are many other variables. But we all know that I'm not particularly "healthy" in the realm of dating, so I developed a list of dos and dont's in bed:

Don't Try to Give Me a Hand Job

There are few things that I'm an expert in, but pleasing myself with my hand is one of them. Any girl who attempts to manipulate my apparatus is

What You Need To Know

If you ever want anal sex again, you're going to have to take it slow at first.
Make sure she calls the shots when you're experimenting for the first time.
Anal sex requires some ground rules.

Yes, porn girls love them some ATM, but unless your girl specifically asks for it, don’t go there."

To prevent HIV and STDs, condoms must be used each and every time. But they must be used correctly as well. Here are the do's and don'ts of proper condom use.

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* Use only latex or polyurethane condoms.
* Store condoms appropriately. Keep condoms in a cool, dry place.
* Apply the condom on the erect penis before any sexual contact.
* Squeeze any area from the tip of the condom to minimize the possibility

When you write about sex for a living, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that we should always be inventing a new position or discovering a new erogenous zone. But sometimes it’s good just to remind ourselves of some basics. These 15 tips never go out of style—and they’re way easier to pull off than the Wheelbarrow, too.

1. Don’t rush. It’s much simpler and sexier for your partner to say, “More, harder, oh god, faster,” than it is to say, “Whoa! Slow down there, cowboy.”

Good timing! A study just came out that said that ginseng, saffron, and yohimbine (a natural chemical from yohimbe trees in West Africa) improve sexual function. And desire was increased by muira puama (a flowering plant in Brazil) and maca root (a mustard plant in the Andes).

Most people think of things like oysters, chocolate, wine, etc. as being able to turn someone on. But rather than food making a person horny, the truth is that it’s all about the relationship and the mood that the people experience when on the date — the food is just incidental.

We gossip a great deal about fun ways to help our boyfriends get into the hooking up mood. But today, I thought it’d be fun to chat about a few easy ways to get ourselves all riled up. Click on through for six super easy ways to get yourself into a very sexy mood.

For Women:

Be a bookworm. Put on some comfy clothes, dim the lights and page through a hot novel on your bookshelf. Racy sex scenes in romance novels can be quite inspiring in the bedroom

To ensure that there is no tweeting, gaudy bling and snapping of photos at Westminster Abbey or improper toasting at the buffet reception at Buckingham Palace, guests attending the April 29 royal wedding have received a 22-page etiquette guide.

Contrary to what one may think, since the marriage of Prince William’s parents 30 years ago on July 29, 1981, wedding etiquette has evolved to include today’s technology and societal trends. Future brides and grooms, now have the

Doesn’t it seem like a simple question? Not really though if you really think about it. It congers up a thought, like what is the difference between “making out and kissing”? Well, quite a lot. For instance kissing is something you do to Aunt Sarah, but you would not make out with her! Eww! Ok let’s not go there! But you see the difference right!? Now how do you get to the point of making out?

Find someone with whom you’d like to spend time with. When you think of this person, do you get those kinds of thoughts where you start smiling, others notice, and ask what you’re thinking about? And then you can’t help but start blushing. That’s the person you should be making out with if they make you smile and blush just

We have asked and searched a lot about Dos and Don'ts of kissing, but still unable to find 100% what to DO and what not to DO when kissing. we are posting here all replies but remember these do's and don'ts are designed to help underscore the important points of good kissing. Of course, these aren't meant to be taken as law... just as guidelines to improve your kissing.

DO gently caress your partner's face.
DON'T octopus your hands all over their body.

First kisses are confusing because neither of you know exactly how the other person will respond. Swapping saliva with a bad kisser can be disappointing and discouraging, to say the least! But if the chemistry is right, a first kiss can turn into a cinematic moment where time slows down ... music swirls in the background ... and your head spins in so many directions that you don't know whether you're standing on earth or in heaven.

Whether you're the guy or the girl, some tips to make your first kiss one to remember are as follows:

Sexual health is important — at any age. Find out how aging can affect sexuality and what you can do to maintain a fulfilling sex life after 50.

Though movies and television might tell you that sex is only for the young and beautiful, don't believe it. The need for intimacy is ageless. Sex may not be the same as it was in your 20s, but it can still be as fulfilling as ever.

What aspects of sexual health are likely to change as you and your partner get older? How can you both adapt? Janice Swanson, doctor of psychology, licensed psychologist and sex therapist at Mayo Clinic in