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50 top tips for pleasing your man [grin] its long but worth it

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Mamazon · 28/01/2009 01:24

Preface: YES, there are other groups that list all the mistakes men make, and YES, we are aware that they exist, but they are not important in this group... focus around here is only around the funny ass mistakes that women make. And if you have a problem with that, don't bother reading any further, go back to where you came from, and spare us all the aggravation! Anyway, onto the list...

  1. Assuming he can get a raging hard on when it suits you. Contrary to popular belief, men can't just flip a switch and get it up because you decided to stop being a frigid bitch. Getting it hard is your job. I suggest you figure it out.
  1. Thinking that kissing needs to be this sweet romantic thing all the time. Sometimes pressing your lips against your partner's mouth while you get off is hot. It depends on the situation.
  1. Leaving him responsible for your orgasm. You know what gets you off. Tell him. If you don't, it's your own fault when he's snoozing and you're all wound up.
  1. Expecting him to cuddle. Men and women are wired differently. Sex makes most women want to talk and bond and all that shit. It makes men pass out. It's a biological thing. Stop fighting it, and stop holding it over his head, it's not his fault.
  1. Expecting him to fall asleep with you in his arms. That shit is uncomfortable after a while. A little snuggling isn't unreasonable, but when it's time to actually sleep? An arm draped over you should suffice.
  1. Expecting him to always lay on the charm and romance. Sometimes, that's nice. Sometimes. But expecting him to be all roses and candles all the time is like expecting you to act like a pornstar all the time. If you're not willing to do that, don't expect him to switch for you.
  1. Being selfish in bed. Regardless of the shit that Cosmo forces down your throats, sex is NOT just about women. Get over it.
  1. Using Cosmo as a sex bible. I dont know who comes up with half that shit, but I'm pretty sure they need counseling.
  1. Whining when he pushes your head down on his cock instead of stroking your hair. Know why he's pushing, skippy? Because you aren't doing it right, and have apparently ignored the other clues he's given you. Pay attention to the signals that he's sending you.
  1. Not moving at all. Missionary is not an excuse to do nothing.

  2. Expecting him to undress himself with any amount of grace. He's about to get some pussy. Be glad he bothered to take his pants all the way off. If it concerns you so much, undress him yourself.

  3. Not shaving your legs. If you want your guy stubble free, you better get out the razor.

  4. Allowing your crotch to resemble the Amazon. Yes, waxing hurts. Yes, some people don't want to go bare. That's fine. If you like bush, great. If you have sensitive skin and can't shave, I feel for you. But for the love of Christ, trim that shit if you want him to spend any time down there.

  5. Assuming that sex means a relationship. The only relationship you have is that he has now stuck his hoo-hoo dilly in your cha-cha. That's as far as it goes unless otherwise noted.

  6. Withholding oral sex just because you're ragging. He didn't do it. Unless you want him to withhold oral sex because he's hormonal, I suggest you get some knee pads.

  7. Expecting him to figure out what you like by what noise you make. Use your words. Have you ever actually heard what you sound like while you're having sex? If you heard yourself on tape, and someone asked you to explain what was causing you to make that noise, 67% of women would respond with answers like "I stubbed my toe" "I ran up the steps" or "I was putting up drywall".

  8. Leaving condoms up to him. If you're sexually active and insist that he uses a condom, I suggest buying a box and keeping it by your bed. Not all men keep them on them, and it's just as much your responsibility as it is his. If you think that makes you a slut, you shouldn't be having sex anyway. Go back to Junior High.

  9. Getting your undies in a bunch when he talks dirty. A little fantasy can be fun. If he treats you with respect all the time, you shouldn't be offended when he calls you his dirty little slut. When he calls you a whore and tells you to cum, it's his way of showing that he cares if you get off. Stop being a sissy.

  10. Refusing to be spontaneous. I know this is shocking, but sometimes sex OUTSIDE of the bedroom is fun.

  11. Dissing quickies because it's not some slow sensual ordeal. Sex is a dynamic thing. There's an awesome raw energy when you only have 20 minutes but having to have someone so bad that you do it half clothed against the wall. Readjust your thinking.

  12. Being too much of a pussy to tell him what is or isn't acceptable before you start bumping uglies. Be honest. If he asks if he can poke you in the butt, and you giggle and say NO like it's an invitation, don't look surprised when he "accidentally" sticks his cock in your butt.

  13. Expecting him to undress you. Women put a bra on almost every day. I know for a fact that getting them off isn't always easy. Help a brother out.

  14. Undressing in the dark. If you're shy, dim the lights, but give the man something to see. No ripping off the clothes and diving under the covers, either.

  15. Refusing to get on top. There's no reason men should have to do all the work.

  16. Getting that bored look on your face. Men are more visual than women. Give him something to look at. Get on top and arch your back a little bit. Move. Do something to indicate that you 1) are not dead and 2) didn't suffer a minor stroke rendering you unable to move.

  17. Expecting him to do all the touching when you're riding him. It's your body, you're used to it. Play with your tits, rub your clit, do something to make his job easier.

  18. Being too afraid to guide your partner's hand when he's touching you. Don't like the way he's doing it? Gently take his hand and show him how you like it.

  19. Getting into bed, getting naked, fooling around and then deciding that you just want to cuddle, then getting offended when he doesn't. It's your choice to stop, but don't look all fucking surprised when he's confused. You got him naked in your bed, what else did you think was going to happen?

  20. Refusing to let him take control. So you are a feminist. Big fucking deal. Letting him call the shots doesn't make you any less of one.

  21. Refusing to take control. It's ok to crawl across a bed to him on all fours, push him down and crawl on top. It's not his responsibility to start things all the time.

  22. Forgetting that he has a body that likes to be touched, too. Men have things like backs and shoulders and stomachs and other parts that are fun to kiss and touch. You miss a lot of good places by concentrating solely on his penis.

  23. Ignoring his balls. Seriously, they are there. Kiss them, lick them, suck on them, make a relationship with them, just don't ignore them.

  24. Leaving him to his own devices. Nothing is worse than a girl who gets you most of the way off and then bolts because she doesn't want to deal with the mess.

  25. Launching into some speech about not being an object for sex when he tries to titty fuck you. Jesus Christ, just push them together and enjoy yourself. You get a great view.

  26. Expecting him to handle you like a porcelain doll. I'd hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you're not going to break, sister. So doing it against the wall gives you a bruise on your shoulder. Look at it later and giggle at the memory.

  27. Refusing to try things in the name of "making love". You're not making anything. You are naked. With another person. Making strange faces and weird noises. Stop romanticizing it.

  28. Taking things way too seriously. Sex is funny. Actually it's hilarious. Somewhere along the line, someone is going to fall off of a bed, hit their head on a lighting fixture, accidentally kick a midget or trip over a goat. It's how you deal with it that really matters.

  29. Throwing a bitch fit when he asks for a threesome. It's the American dream. (Quick interjection - one request for a threesome is ok. Every 5 minutes, not so much. Know the difference).

  30. Continuing a blow job knowing that you have god-awful cotton mouth. Really. Grab a bottle of water.

  31. Nails. It's one thing tracing them up and down your partners back. It's another when you snag the goods with a claw.

  32. Bitching when you get jizz on you. You're having sex. That will happen. That's the entire point of sex. Establish where he can and can't jizz and be done with it. Remember, it tightens the pores.

  33. Not making any noises at all. Moan. Scream his name. Something so he knows he's the best you've had, even if he isn't.

  34. Faking orgasms. Just. Don't. By faking (IF he believes you) he thinks he's doing everything right. And if he doesn't know it's not working, he's not going to change it. Starting a vicious cycle of unfulfilling sex which will eventually be very damaging to his ego.

  35. Not washing before sex. I know that sex is spontaneous, this is more of a general statement. If you haven't showered that day, and things smell a little... fishy... perhaps demanding oral sex is a little ridiculous of you.

  36. Anything that involves inserting anything into his body that he has not specifically approved beforehand. I don't care what Cosmo says, some things are simply not pleasant surprises.

  37. Refusing to use oils/whipped cream/other messy but fun things because you have these rare Egyptian cotton sheets that were made by hand by the only person alive capable of sewing that pattern. They'll wash.

  38. Doing all of your before bed things before sex. Yes, sleeping with makeup on is bad. Now is not the time to remove it, you can do that later. And really fucking you with your hair in a ratty scrunchie with acne cream on your nose is not all it's cracked up to be.

  39. Cleaning up after sex. Wiping the splooge off is one thing. But changing the sheets immediately so you can get the other ones in the washer and then sanitizing everything your naked body might have possibly passed by is not the way to do it.

  40. Making a big deal out of it if he loses his hard on. This is not an interrogation, or 20 questions. It happens, he's probably mortified and you are NOT helping. Refrain from using phrases like "it happens to every guy". Just move to other activities until it gets hard again, and if it doesn't, get off another way with him. He's still capable of getting you off. Mumbling "forget it" and rolling over are not ok.

  41. Asking questions right afterwards. The woman equivalent of "was it good for you?". Now is not a good time to ask "What this means". Right now, it means he probably needs to take a drink, a leak and a nap, perhaps not in that order.

OP posts:
ContainsMildPeril · 29/01/2009 10:00

"Am going to guess that most of the people on here who have problems with their sex life are going to agree this is a horrible thing, and maybe thats why."

That's what i was trying to get at last night - this underlying attitude that you want to think it's funny becasue that somehow makes you a sex bomb.

ContainsMildPeril · 29/01/2009 10:00

Not you personally btw - i did mean in general.

GColdtimer · 29/01/2009 10:01

And yes, I agree that is where the problems often lie in people's sex life. But I don't think this is what this list is about. I really don't.

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 29/01/2009 10:01

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mocca · 29/01/2009 10:02

Yes, I didn't agree with the majority on here either giggling, and ended up being badly insulted. Someone called my DP a misogynistic prick because he sometimes uses language that's deemed offensive to some but which I actually like, as long as it's in context. Agree, the attitudes expressed here are ridiculous in the main.

gigglinggoblin · 29/01/2009 10:02

I mean quite the opposite, finding it funny doesnt make you a sex bomb, I do think that a lot of people will find it offensive because they are nervous of talking about sex. It wasnt hilarious but a lot of its true. If it was in cosmo it wouldnt be funny either, but people wouldnt think it was offensive.

gigglinggoblin · 29/01/2009 10:04

2 - the list isnt about that. the attitude of many of the posters IS about that. Not all guys will agree with the list. But a lot will, I do not believe everyone who say their dh disagrees is correct.

gigglinggoblin · 29/01/2009 10:07

well, bits of it are about that, I just mean thats not the point of what he has written

mocca · 29/01/2009 10:08

The voice of reason - thanks Reality.

catMandu · 29/01/2009 10:10

Gigglinggoblin - you are putting it so much better than me.

catMandu · 29/01/2009 10:10

yes and Reality too.

OhBling · 29/01/2009 10:41

Reality! Nice one - wow, that's what I was trying to say yesterday.

For all of those who asked where it's funny, I think most of us agreed it was lighthearted but not terribly funny. And as someone else pointed out, humour is subjective. But here's one that made me smile:

"4. Expecting him to cuddle. Men and women are wired differently. Sex makes most women want to talk and bond and all that shit. It makes men pass out. It's a biological thing. Stop fighting it, and stop holding it over his head, it's not his fault."

It made me smile because I remember being a teenager/early 20s and this was always such an issue for my friends and I. And now that I'm older, it's not anymore because I find that I want less post sex cuddling and DP wants more so we've more or less met in the middle now.

I also thought this was mildly amusing:
"16. Expecting him to figure out what you like by what noise you make. Use your words. Have you ever actually heard what you sound like while you're having sex? If you heard yourself on tape, and someone asked you to explain what was causing you to make that noise, 67% of women would respond with answers like "I stubbed my toe" "I ran up the steps" or "I was putting up drywall"." - i liked the examples of what those noises might be assumed to be.

Jux · 29/01/2009 10:44

The point of it is that it is ridiculous and unrealistic - that is why it is funny - not rofl, OK the prose is far too bad for that. If any man read it and thought that was permission for him to behave like that then he's a total wanker and probably does not interact with the real world anyway.

I have had many many e-mail lists sent to me which are exactly like this one, only written by women and pointed at men. I even remember a link to one on mumsnet some years ago. Everybody here thought it was hilarious, and yet it was just the same as this, with the sexes reversed.

Anyway, now I can see why dh doesn't like the ones I get sent. He takes himself far too seriously.

Winebeforepearls · 29/01/2009 10:44

The Voice of Reason, cf Richard Littlejohn, Daily Mail etc etc

parp

Jux · 29/01/2009 10:50

I liked 16 too. That was the one that raised the laughter level up from smile.

Winebeforepearls · 29/01/2009 11:19
MorrisZapp · 29/01/2009 11:24

Sorry but lol at the idea that the OP posted a vile list like this with the title 'grin - long but it's worth it' to educate women as to how horrible some men are.

A job in politics surely awaits with spinning skills like that

LucyEllensmummy · 29/01/2009 11:58

I have lost count of the amount of anti men emails i receive, why is this ok??

Someone mentioned shaving down there for your man - i do this, totally and utterly for HIM, i wouldnt bother myself and i think it looks awful, but it seems to get me more ORAL and he finds it a huge turn on - why wouldnt i want to turn him on.

Any "suck this bitch" comments that happen in this house are said in jest (and vain hope maybe ) or in the heat of the moment where i would have actually requested it. So im weird - shoot me! I actually like to be whipped during sex and my DP sometimes obliges me, does that make him a woman hater? Nup, its MY request and it FEELS GOOD (cant be bothered to explain it here but believe me, it does). We have a great sex life, and the same ups and downs as any other couple, but its loving and wonderful.

If i am picked up at 2am in a nightclub and fucked against the wall, i would pretty much assume a lack of respect anyway, wouldnt matter whether he wrote lists like the OP.

Honestly, I do there are some serious double standards going on here - how many times have you watched TV to find jokes about mens inability to find out clits etc - well let me tell you, they aint gonna find it unless you force their hand, or head into the right position - ah, but head pushing isn't allowed is it! Men are belittled for having small cocks, not being able to fuck like a stallion for three hours etc etc.

Im not sure what the word is for male hating, for woman hating its mysogeny as we ALL know as it is thrown around on here like sweeties. But i think its terrible because to me a mysogenist is someone who genuinely hates women (Jack the ripper type people).

There is a lot of men hating on mnet and it makes me sad

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 29/01/2009 12:02

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mocca · 29/01/2009 12:12

Another voice of reason. With you on the hair removal thingy LEM, bloody painful and when I'm single don't bother but very happy to go through weekly deforestation ritual to please my man.

And if you like being whipped and you have someone who's happy to oblige, then I'm pleased for you! I just love to be made to feel dominated and helpless sometimes but it also turns me on to dominate him. It's loving and wonderful as you say and he treats me with total respect.

LucyEllensmummy · 29/01/2009 13:06

Oh yes mocca, we are very equal in this house To the point where he even shaves himself , i don't like to tell him i think it looks ridiculous - bless him!

Do you wax or shave? Ive never quite been brave enough to wax down there and there is NO WAY id let anyone else do it, even DP (hed fuck it up!). Does anyone do this? I mean, what about the nooks and crannies and delicate bits, or am i the only one with hairy labia

Excuse the hi-jack

LucyEllensmummy · 29/01/2009 13:08

Reality i am totally with you on those chain emails, i actually get really upset about those if i open them by mistake - im very superstitious but refuse to send them on. Even the ones that don't warn of bad things.

I just think that the OP was in the same vein as that program brass eye - i personally found that offensive so i didn't watch it, but it is solely done to shock that is ALL. Same with Russel Brand, but i'd give him one up against the wall at 3am any time

ContainsMildPeril · 29/01/2009 13:11

He shaves himself and then waggles it in your face . Why his undercarraige must look like Alice the Goon.

BalloonSlayer · 29/01/2009 13:25

I feel like you do about the waxing LEM.

I feel as if the poor waxing lady would leap on a chair as soon as I took my knickers off.

Janos · 29/01/2009 13:36

"Am going to guess that most of the people on here who have problems with their sex life are going to agree this is a horrible thing, and maybe thats why".

Yes, people who find this offensive must be frigid/prudes/hate talking about sex

I give up. I really do. I just can't be bothered with such a bloody stupid attitude.

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