How to have good first sex

Even experienced men make rookie mistakes when they have sex with a new woman for the first time. And she's taking mental notes. Here's how to best finesse your first time together. Put in the Time The three-date rule is not reliable. The majority of women we polled said they typically wait eight or more dates before sleeping with a man.

By Tracey Cox. Another week and another study this one about sliders Vs deciders about how likely we are NOT to survive the distance with our current partners. Which is utterly depressing in a glass-half-empty way. Look at it with glass-half-full eyes, however, and it also means you get the chance to go through that delicious falling in love stage again…and have first time sex. What's changed from the last time you were single? For those who are embarking on a sexy, new relationship and eager to make a good first impression, here's what men tell me your new lover's hoping for.

As young women, one of the first things we learn about sex is that it will hurt—a lot—when we lose our virginities. This is probably one of the most important factors in having a good first experience with sex. Keep in mind, this does not necessarily need to be a boyfriend or girlfriend; it can even be a good friend. Either way, make sure that you legitimately care for this person, and that they care for you as well.

The secret thing you don't realize about the first time you have sex until wayyyy after it's happened is that there's no wrong way to do it. As long as it's totally consensual and safe, you're doing everything right. But that doesn't mean you're not allowed to feel nervous or even a little anxious about doing the deed for the very first time. Everyone has pre-sex jitters—no matter how cool they pretend to play it.