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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:
policywonk · 29/01/2009 16:44

Dunno what point you're making there LEM.

I'm reluctant to go into this in a lot of detail, but - please.

Women who don't wax, shave or pluck have plenty of enthusiastically-given oral sex. To say otherwise is Just. Bullshit.

You're just going to have to trust me on this one.

LucyEllensmummy · 29/01/2009 16:45

Dittany hello I'll try and explain my position.

I suppose I am a bit of a masochist actually. I like to be tied up and i do like a small, and when i say small i mean small, amount of pain during sex. Sometimes my partner indulges my fantasies, but on the whole he isn't really comfortable with it and doesn't like the thought of it so our sex life is mostly vanilla. Im not sure i get it either, why i feel this way, but i just do - its about losing control - sometimes he has to put his hand over my mouth when i cum (otherwise i might wake the whole street up) and the feeling of this can drive me wild, it just really turns me on. I like to talk dirty, but bless him, he never really gets it right - hey ho.

Despite what MMJ says, we have a very loving relationship and if you were to put a gun to our heads and ask who was the most dominant partner I would say it was me. I tend to make most of the important decisions and I can be quite bossy and have to reign that side of my personality in sometimes. I think that this is VERY common in relationships where S&M sex takes place - it is usually the more dominant partner who wants to be sexually submissive.

I don't actually get offended by your posts, but you do frustrate me with your tendancy to not see the other side of things. I do understand this though as you have obviously been hurt in the past. I just feel sad for you that your view of men has been soured in such a way by the complete bastards that you have had to deal with in the past.

There ARE nice men out there. It IS possible to live in a loving relationship and still have ups and downs due to lifes many pressures, especially as a parent!

I re read the OP as i was starting to think that i was wrong and all i really read was something badly written by someone trying to be funny. I didn't think it was particularly funny, but then i dont think the men bashing emails are either, but i wasn't offended - it came across as a bit teenage bullshit to me.

If this thread is upsetting you, i think its time you stepped away - i for one, respect your opinions even though i don't always agree with them, you are obviously a woman who cares deeply about other people/women and feel the need to jump to their defence with both feet, but there IS often another side.

Unlikelyamazonian · 29/01/2009 16:47

I don't see rennies on that list. I need some rennies.

LucyEllensmummy · 29/01/2009 16:48

policy - i agree, but my partner just likes it like that and DOES go down on me more when im shaved, he says that he simply doesn't like the hairs in his mouth etc (lem starts to think she must be particularly hairy!!). He says he likes the smoothness, personally i don't care either way, id rather be hairy, but its a power thing - he is sooooo pussy struck when im shaved

Dropdeadfred · 29/01/2009 16:49
Hmm
policywonk · 29/01/2009 16:49

I don't think dittany has a problem with men. I think that's a complete misunderstanding of her position - one that is probably representative of greater misunderstandings WRT this whole topic.

She has a problem with men who hate women. Quite rightly.

omshanti · 29/01/2009 16:55

lem...crikey!...you're not shy are you..

Swedes · 29/01/2009 16:56

God that's depressing.

policywonk · 29/01/2009 17:00

Yes you're right Swedes. I'm starting to get snarly.

LucyEllensmummy · 29/01/2009 17:01

I too have a problem with men who hate women, dittany is great, and i am uncomfortable discussing her, in response to what i said, so perhaps i shouldnt have said it - it is not really a response to this thread because i didn't need to read her responses to know they would be slightly OTT

omshanti - I am actually VERY shy in RL, however i am also VERY comfortable about my sexuality. I love sex and think we should all do it more

Just another thing policy, if i were gay and going down on a woman, id want her to be shaved - don't want pubes in my throat thanks ;)

omshanti · 29/01/2009 17:02

good idea swedes...i feel quite nauseous reading this.

lalalonglegs · 29/01/2009 17:07

LEM: How can you compare this disturbing, misogynistic drivel with Brass Eye? The OP is not satire, it has not been slaved over by a team of extremely talented writers and performers and, most importantly of all, it is not attempting to undermine any conceits, it is trying to shore them up.

MorrisZapp · 29/01/2009 17:10

Thanks lala - thought I was going mad. It isn't satire, is it? I didn't think it was either.

Brass Eye - oh please. This reminds me of my annoying ex who would watch all manner of sexist/ exploitative trash on the telly and say 'no, it's tongue in cheek'.

I'm not having irony as a lame excuse for this pish. I suspect it's writer couldn't spell irony never mind grasp the concept of it.

LucyEllensmummy · 29/01/2009 17:11

blimey la la, were you on the production team? I personally found Brass eye to be offensive drivel, done for shock value and i found the one episode i watched about half an hour of deeply offending and upsetting.

But you are right, there is no comparison, as the OP was probably written by some illiterate bloke with too much time on his hands, or a group of young lads - or even young girls - i honestly dont think it took itself that seriously.

Mamazon, I would love to know your source actually as that could change my entire view.

People got paid to produce brass eye

LucyEllensmummy · 29/01/2009 17:13

Morris, i think lala rather thought Brass eye WAS satire and therefore worthy of credit. The OP was shite, unfunny, dull - but mysogeny - come ON!

MorrisZapp · 29/01/2009 17:13

I hated Brass Eye too. It actually made me feel sick the one time I watched it.

Then annoying ex berated me for not 'getting it'.

AAARGH annoyed at annoying ex now...

LurkerOfTheUniverse · 29/01/2009 17:15

oh my word

just TOO MUCH information

dittany · 29/01/2009 17:36

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Watusi · 29/01/2009 17:37

LEM that must have taken you ages and sadly it hasn't proved a blardy thing

It's still totally offensive

except for a few bits you took out and replaced with, erm, different stuff to what was in the OP

I really don't want to hear another word about your private parts

That's not the issue here

But I'm not sure you will ever grasp what is

Watusi · 29/01/2009 17:38

Oh Dittany it was obviously your own personal bad experiences that have made you so prudish - of course, that also applies to the many, many other women who have posted here in disgust about the article

yeah, right

dittany · 29/01/2009 17:46

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Watusi · 29/01/2009 17:47

Yep i think it will...it's really sad isn't it? I was shocked at just how many on this thread alone.

I hope you have a nice night
am off to experiment with new heating

wish me luck

Watusi · 29/01/2009 17:49

(only because I have nobody waiting to slap me around this evening, y' know, being a prude and all that...)

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 29/01/2009 17:53

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