You've learnt how to package yourself, make an entrance attention, spot who's interested, and respond accordingly...well, now it's Crunch Time. Time to put your money where the pout is. How do you make the transition from full-on-flirt mode to serious seduction? Simple. Read the signs he's ready for more, then watch his body language to ensure you give him exactly what he wants.

Secret Signs He's Ready for Sex...

He's touching his face more than usual. He's holding his head high. His eyes appear shiny and moist. His pupils are large and dilated. His sentences are short and half-finished and he's breathing quickly. His thighs tense and his hips start moving in a subtle thrusting motion, suggestive and deliberate. His lips are red and swollen. His nostrils flare.

Give Him Exactly what He Wants

How do you tell if you're really satisfying him? Whatever you do, don't rely on the hardness of his penis. If he's nervous (and who wouldn't be when they finally get to bed a sex goddess like you.), he's focusing way too much on his erection. As a male friend put it so perfectly, erections are like riding a bike: stop and think about it too much and the whole thing goes wobbly. Instead, watch and listen for more reliable signs he's aroused. Is his breathing quick and shallow? Is his skin flushed and pink? Are his lips parted? Some guys love women to play innocent in bed, others want their favorite porn film re-enacted. Do both of you a favor by not reading too much into his particular penchant as it's mostly out of his control. Our sexual psyches are programmed from an early age.

If he's moving closer and pressing hard, he wants it deeper/ harder/a more deliberate touch. If he's pulling away, you're being too rough or fast (or he's losing control and doesn't want to yet).

If You Really want to Make His Day...

Be Body Beautiful: Turn undressing into an art form. Look like you're in your own little world, meanwhile, stay completely body aware so you look gorgeous.

Be Selfish: Treat him as a tool simply for your pleasure. Straddle him, pull your knickers to one side and use one hand to rub the head of his penis against your clitoris. Have a gloriously self-centered orgasm, then lower yourself onto him during the last stages - not to put him out of his misery but to make your orgasm last longer. (Believe me, he won't complain.)

Be Bossy: You call the shots and start and stop the action by changing the pace and the place. Jump on top, then off again, then lead him into another room and another position.

Be Brazen: Most women aren't comfortable being exposed - dare to be different. Show him you're proud of what you've got. Instead of closing your legs when he's admiring the view, spread them wide. The truly secure maintain eye contact too.

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