Meth: Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine: Highly Addictive and Highly Dangerous

Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive illegal drug (amphetamine) that can be manufactured with the use of common household chemicals (see list below) and cold medication.  There are several different types of processes or “recipes” used to make or “cook” meth.   During the cooking process hazardous household chemicals are combined and reacted through various steps to chemically change cold medication into meth.  It is said thought that the addiction is so strong that a one-time use will create an addict for life.  There will be over 20,000 meth labs busted in the United States in 2004 and 1 in 4 will have children present.

Meth: Disadvantages and Advantages

We all know meth is an illegal drug in Canada and in most countries.  But is there a good side to this notorious drug? See the list below and choose your opinion

Disadvantages:

Physical:

·         anorexia

·         dry/itchy skin

·         hyperactivity

·         hyperthermia

·         hypotension

·         diarrhea

·         twitching

·         acne

·         tremors

·         numbness

·         convulsions

·         sometimes death

·         sometimes heart attacks

·         dizziness

Mental:

·         euphoria

·         anxiety

·         increased libido

·         irritability

·         aggressiveness

·         delusions of grandiosity

·         Meth Mouth (your teeth start to fall out rapidly)

Advantages

Mental:

·         euphoria

·         alertness

·         concentration

·         increased energy

·         increased self-esteem

·         self-confidence

So which is better?  You decide.  Please note that all of these are not going to al happen with one use of meth.  If it did you would have about 10 contracting emotions going on at the same time.

Impotence

Impotence: A common problem among men characterized by the consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse or the inability to achieve ejaculation, or both. Impotence can vary. It can involve a total inability to achieve an erection or ejaculation, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only very brief erections.

Impotence causes

Most men experience a failed erection at some time in their lives, but if you find that you can’t achieve and maintain an erection in at least 3 out of 4 attempts, you should ask your doctor about impotence.

Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction or ED, is a condition in which a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to have a satisfactory sex life.

In the past, doctors considered impotence to be a mainly psychological problem, caused by performance anxiety or stress. Now, however, doctors know that most cases of impotence have a physical cause, which can be treated. In fact, according to Impotence Australia, physical causes contribute to about 75 per cent of cases of impotence.

Physical causes of impotence include damage to the arteries and veins that allow blood to flow into and out of the penis, damage to the nerves that send signals from the body’s central nervous system to the penis, and, more rarely, a deficiency in testosterone or other hormones. Some medicines can contribute to impotence, as can some operations and radiotherapy treatments.

Physical causes of impotence

Impaired blood flow to the penis

A very common cause of impotence is when blood flow to the penis is impaired due to atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries. In atherosclerosis, the arteries are clogged and narrowed, resulting in reduced blood flow. High cholesterol, high blood pressure obesity, diabetes, and smoking are all risk factors for atherosclerosis.

If your erection problems are caused by atherosclerosis, there is a chance that the arteries in other parts of your body (e.g. the coronary arteries) are also affected by atherosclerosis. In fact, erection problems may be the first sign that you are at risk of coronary heart disease. Because the arteries to the penis are narrower than those to the heart, you may develop symptoms of erectile dysfunction before you experience any symptoms of heart disease, such as angina. So seeing your doctor about erection problems may be important for your overall physical health.

Impotence can also be caused by a blood clot that prevents enough blood from flowing into the penis to cause an erection.

Impaired blood flow out of the penis

In some men, blood can flow in to the penis easily, but the problem is that it leaks out again, so an erection cannot be sustained. This is called venous leakage. Doctors aren’t certain of the cause of venous leakage, but they can perform surgery to help repair it.

Medicines

Many medicines can cause erection problems as a side effect, including: diuretics; high blood pressure medications; cholesterol-lowering drugs; some types of antipsychotics; antidepressants; cancer treatments; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); and epilepsy medications.

If you experience impotence after starting a new medication, tell your doctor, who may be able to prescribe a different medicine for you. You should also tell your doctor about any over-the-counter medicines or complementary remedies you may be taking.

Diabetes

Both forms of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, are common causes of impotence: men who have diabetes are 3 times more likely to have impotence than other men. Diabetes contributes to impotence because it can damage blood vessels and cause a type of nerve damage known as peripheral neuropathy.

Prostate cancer

The advanced stages of prostate cancer can affect the nerves and arteries that are vital for an erection. Radiation treatment for prostate cancer can harm the erectile tissues of the penis, and surgery can cause nerve or artery damage to the penis. Treatment for advanced prostate cancer often includes drugs that counteract testosterone, and commonly cause erectile dysfunction as well as loss of sexual interest.

Peyronie’s disease

Peyronie’s disease is an uncommon condition that affects a man’s sex life because his penis curves abnormally and causes pain when he has an erection. He might also be unable to have a hard erection. The curvature of the penis is caused by a scar, called a plaque, that forms in the penis.

Diseases of the nervous system

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system can impair the nerves involved in erections.

Depression

Many men find that when they’re suffering from depression, they lose interest in sex and can’t get or keep an erection. Asking your doctor for treatments for depression may help alleviate your erection problems as well.

Hormones

Low levels of the male hormone, testosterone, are more commonly linked to a lowered sex drive, rather than impotence itself. Only a small percentage of cases of impotence are caused by hormone deficiency.

Low testosterone levels may be the result of a condition called hypogonadism, in which the testicles don’t produce enough testosterone. More rarely, low testosterone can be caused by the pituitary (a small gland at the base of the brain) not secreting sufficient hormones to stimulate the testes to produce testosterone. The pituitary is also sometimes affected by small benign (non-cancerous) tumours that secrete prolactin, another hormone that can cause impotence.

Mildly decreased levels of testosterone are often not due to specific testicular or pituitary problems, but rather stress or depression. In this situation, testosterone replacement is rarely of any benefit.

Injury and accidents

Impotence can be caused by spinal cord injury; injury to your sex organs; or a pelvic fracture, which can cause damage to the nerves to the penis, or damage the blood vessels, resulting in impairment of blood flow to the penis.

Surgery

Surgery to organs near the nerve pathways of the penis, such as the bladder, rectum and prostate, can cause nerve or artery damage to the penis, resulting in the inability to have an erection.

Smoking

Smoking contributes to vascular disease, so it can contribute to erectile dysfunction by affecting blood flow to the penis. Smoking cessation often has a beneficial effect on erectile function.

Excessive alcohol use

Alcoholism can cause permanent nerve damage, resulting in impotence. This nerve damage is called peripheral neuropathy. Long-term alcohol use can impair the liver’s ability to function, resulting in a hormone imbalance in which a man has too much of the female sex hormone, oestrogen. On a day-to-day level, alcohol dulls the central nervous system, impairing sexual response.

Illicit drug use

Illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, and amphetamines act on the central nervous system, impairing the body’s ability to respond sexually.

Prolonged exercise

Nerve and artery damage can be caused by cycling too hard, rodeo riding, or prolonged use of a rowing machine, resulting in the inability to get an erection. Often, minimising the use of hard bicycle seats and exercise machine seats will help restore sexual function.

Psychological causes of impotence

Most cases of impotence have physical causes, but, in some men, psychological factors are the main contributors to impotence. Impotence that’s triggered by psychological factors is more likely to appear suddenly, and perhaps when you’re with just one particular person, than impotence that has a physical cause. You’re also more likely to have morning erections, and be able to have an erection when you masturbate, than men whose impotence has a physical cause. Here are some psychological factors that can have an impact on your erections.

Stress and anxiety

When you’re stressed and focusing on other issues apart from sex, you might find that you don’t want to have sex as often and there might be a drop in your ability to perform when you do try. You might find that tackling the source of your stress can have benefits in the bedroom as well.

Fear of failure

Anxiety about your sexual prowess (commonly called performance anxiety) can, in itself, contribute to failure. By putting pressure on yourself, you become too anxious to get an adequate erection. Most men experience isolated episodes of erectile failure. Even when the transient physical cause has passed, anxiety that it may recur is sufficient to prevent erection. Anxiety, whether about something specifically sexual or part of a wider anxiety syndrome, is never helpful to good sexual function.

Problems with your relationship

Impotence may be a manifestation of a poor relationship, or a problematic time in a relationship. Sexual boredom, tension or anger among partners, and lack of intimacy and communication are all possible triggers of erectile dysfunction. In these cases, seeing a counsellor may help.

It’s worth remembering that impotence is a complex medical condition, which may have more than one cause. For example, if impotence is the result of a side effect of medication or an underlying disease, the anxiety caused by lack of performance may perpetuate the erectile dysfunction even after the physical cause has been tackled. Almost any chronic physical or mental health disorder, including those with no direct effect on penile nerves or blood supply, can have a powerful effect on sexuality, sexual self-image and erectile function.

If you’re worried about your sexual response or the quality of your erections, don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor, who has access to treatments that can help.

6 ways sex improves your health

Half a dozen reasons why you can never spend too much time between the sheets

Sex is everyone’s favourite workout. And we should all be doing more of it. Aside from the immediate biochemical benefits – of which you’re well aware – regularly going to bed early delivers a range of longer term health boons. Check out our 10 ways to get more sex and tap into the most enjoyable way to lengthen your life, stave off disease and melt away stomach fat.

It improves your heart health

Locking eyes with the beautiful blonde across the bar might make your heart skip a beat, but entice her into bed and – in addition to your ego – it will be feeling better than ever. Research published in the American Journal of Cardiology found men who get lucky twice a week are 45% less likely to develop heart conditions than men who have sex just once a month.

It relieves stress

University of the West of Scotland scientists discovered that, through stunting your stress hormones, sex helps you deal with mental pressure for up to a week. Their study found subjects who had regular sex not only handled stressful situations better, their blood pressure also returned to normal more quickly. Secure yourself a regular fumble for a firm grasp of your lengthening to do list.

It prevents prostate cancer

A National Cancer Institute survey of 30,000 middle-aged men found those who averaged five ejaculations a week had a 33% lower risk of prostate cancer than those who averaged one. True, this level of prostate protection can be, ahem, self-prescribed – but these five ways to increase your sex appeal should ensure you find someone willing to lend a hand.

It boosts your immune system

Sex twice a week not only bolsters your relationship, it kick-starts your immune system, too. Researchers at Wilkes University found a 30% increase in immunoglobulin proteins, which speed up your body’s reaction time to nasty bacteria, in subjects who had biweekly sex. Just bear in mind this only works as a preventative action; cosying up to your better half armed with scientific studies and a blocked nose isn’t advised.

It aids weight loss

Increasing your libido reduces your waistline. Sex stimulates the production of phenetylamine, a natural amphetamine that regulates your appetite. Which means the only thing you’ll be left hungry for is round two. As well as stunting food cravings, 30 minutes of sex will also burn 200 calories. Sounds ambitious? Use these five ways to last longer in bed.

It makes you better looking

That post-sex glow doesn’t just look good on her. Research conducted at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital found men with an active sex life can look up to seven years younger than their actual age. Sex floods the skin with anti-inflammatory molecules like oxytocin and beta-endorphins, both of which help to keep you looking your best. More sex = improved looks = more sex. Who would’ve thought equations could be sexy?

8 Tricks to Make Your Orgasms Even BETTER!!!!

Kick your pleasure into overdrive with a few small tweaks

 

If you learned a killer new workout that made your body feel incredible, you’d likely share it with your friends. But when it comes to sex, men aren’t as likely to trade tips. And that’s a shame. So we'll get the sharing party started: After chatting with sexologists and pouring over the latest, hottest research, we found these eight ways to take your orgasms to the next level.

1. Touch your taint.

If you haven’t already been introduced, meet your taint—or your perineum, if we’re getting technical. It’s the stretch of skin between your balls and your butt, and it’s a one-way ticket to Pleasuretown. “This area is packed with nerve-endings, so it feels really sensitive,” says Arlene Goldman, Ph.D., coauthor ofSecrets of Sexual Ecstasy. Some guys say that by applying pressure to this area, they’re able to have multiple orgasms—which is probably because you can stimulate your prostate gland externally via your perineum. During intercourse or oral sex, ask your partner to place a finger here and press onto it until the pressure feels just right.

2. Do kegels.

Take a tip out of her sex playbook. “You know how women do kegel exercises and say it strengthens their vaginal orgasm? Men can do the same,” says Alex Robboy, CAS, MSW, a sex therapist in Philadelphia. Essentially, kegel exercises are a way of contracting the muscles of the pelvic floor, which give you greater control and intensity during sex. Try lifting your penis up and down with your muscles, or even try to “write the alphabet with the tip of your penis,” suggests Robboy. 

3. Hold back.

Delayed gratification can be hard to master, but when it comes to sex, it’s well worth it. A recent study in the Journal of Sex Research advocated “edging,” or the practice of purposefully delaying orgasm for a more intense climax. The study showed that if people paused when they were about 90 percent of the way to climax, and then resumed after slowing down a bit, their eventual orgasms were way more powerful. It’s an easy way to amp up your game: Bring yourself to the “edge” of your orgasm, slow down, pause, and then start back up again. Try to do this two or three times before letting yourself go. 

4. Find your G-spot.

It turns out that men have an equivalent to the G-spot: the prostate. You can stimulate it externally by applying pressure to your perineum, but if you’re interested in maximizing pleasure—and you're feeling a little adventurous—you’ll have to do a little anal probing. Have your partner lube up the soft pad of a finger and stick it about 2 inches inside your butt. You’ll know the spot when you feel it: it’s a small, chestnut-sized lump that feels super sensitive. Once you get there, apply some pressure and light thrusting.

5. Boost your testosterone.

The manly hormone that helps you get your rocks off is the same one that your body produces when you root for your favorite sports team, lift weights at the gym, or watch Game of Thrones. Research from Athens’ Military Hospital in Greece found that when you have more T in your bloodstream, you’re more likely to orgasm—and do it big. Before your next romp, try some testosterone-boosting activities like going for a run. 

6. Stroke your sack. 

Just before you ejaculate, your testicles rise up near your body to give more power to your ejaculation. “If you press gently upward on the testicles just before ejaculation, it’s likely to be very arousing,” says Goldman. Ask your partner to place the palm of her hand upward on your balls, moving them a little closer to your body. It’ll heighten your arousal and increase the intensity of your orgasm.

7. Focus on the physical.

Sometimes during sex, you’ll get lost in your head—thinking about how hot your partner is, pondering the best porn you’ve ever watched, or even thinking about what’s for dinner. For a better orgasm, return to your body. Think about it like this: If you’re running, you’ll get a completely different workout if you’re letting your mind wander than if you’re completely concentrating on your form. “Focus on the physical sensation,” recommends Robboy, and you’ll feel your body responding differently.

8. Just breathe.

“This comes from tantric sex, where you’re supposed to move the stroke with your breath,” says Goldman. Zero in on your breath, and try to slow it down until it’s in tune with your thrusts. When you’re just about to come, you’ll notice your breathing naturally start to speed up—but keeping it slower will improve the amount of oxygen and blood flow that reaches your genitals, making your climax even stronger.  

Make Your Vacation with Her Unforgettable

Forget the couples massage. Win her with surprises!

 

Couples vacations tend to go down a predictable path: canned “adventures,” nice(ish) dinners, and a few romantic strolls along the beach. These risk turning into bland, forgettable experiences, so pep up the entire trip by pre-planning a few surprises to keep her energy level high. Prepping is easier than you think, and it’ll pay huge dividends: she’ll love your thoughtfulness and imagination, and will brag about your exploits to everyone who’ll listen when you return. Check out these tips before your travels.

Before the Trip

Buy her favorite snacks
Not for you—the ones you know she likes, says Ben Pundole, founder of travel site A Hotel Life. This small gesture is not only thoughtful, but smart—who knows what sort of frustrations and other travel hell your trip may bring you? Delayed flights or poor food choices in your terminal can turn a trip sour, fast. A new Ohio State University study found that couples with low blood sugar reported higher dissatisfaction with their partner. So stock up before taking off.

Keep the location a surprise
“Don’t tell her where she’s going. Tell her to pack accordingly, or even better, pack some stuff for her—if you know her that well and she won’t be mad you didn’t pack her favorite shoes,” says Mark Murphy, founder of TravelPulse.com.

Add in a blindfold
Build up the excitement if you’re staying in the area. “If you’re going somewhere close for a staycation, add some excitement into the mix and blindfold her,” Murphy says. Tell her you’ll be there soon, but don’t tell her low long it’ll take. (But be realistic, and limit it to a 20-minute drive—nobody wants to spend hours blindfolded.)

Send her on a scavenger hunt
Hide fun items to bring on the trip around the house, suggests Murphy. If it’s a road trip, include games to play in the car, or something to add a little spice to your romantic getaway. Even something as small as her favorite shampoo in a travel-size bottle—things that will get her to think, “’Wow, he really put some thought into this,’” Murphy says.

During the Trip

Buy her favorite print materials
Hopefully you have slotted time to chill with her—whether that be beachside or in your hotel room, downtime is a must. Here is another opportunity to show her you care. “Little surprises are the best. Depending on what she likes, buy her a title by her favorite author or magazine,” Pundole says. Not only does this prove to her you know her taste, but that you also thought of her ahead of the trip.

Prep a spread upon arrival
Sure, champagne and strawberries are always nice—but why not go the extra mile and put a personal touch on it.  “Have some of her favorite foods available when she walks in to the hotel room,” Murphy says.

Call the restaurant ahead of time
Going out to eat? Call ahead and see what kind of special touches they can put on the evening. “If it’s a nice restaurant, they may offer small plates courtesy of the chef in between courses or complimentary drinks, rose petals on the table, that special table in the corner,” Murphy says. Most places want to give their patrons a dining experience to remember, and it's usually only a phone call or email away.

On The Way Home

Brainstorm your next adventure
This has to be the most depressing time of your entire trip. Back to real life. But you can ease the pain by brainstorming ideas for your next trip together, Pundole says. Ask her about where she would like to go next, which will take both of your minds off the fact you both will be back in the office come dawn.

Sneak away before take-off
Before you leave, snag something for her that will always remind her of that getaway, says Murphy. Find her something related to the destination that will remind her of the time you had together.

Create an album
“Take pics along the way and on your way home send her a link to an online photo album of all the memories you made together during that trip,” says Murphy. Better yet, order that photo album and have it arrive a day or two after the trip has ended. 

What Your Brain Reveals About Your Sex Life

Ever notice how some people were born with a hyper sex drive? Well, it could all be in their heads—seriously: People who have had more sexual partners also show brain activity that suggests they have a heightened sensitivity to sexual stimuli, according to a new study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

Researchers asked 62 people about their sexual histories, then monitored their brain activity using electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings as they viewed over 200 images. The photos were a mix of pleasant, neutral, unpleasant, and sexual images; though the sexual pictures ranged from G-rated affection (like kissing) to explicit, NSFW content. As the participants looked at the images, the researchers noted any changes in brain activity. Specifically, they were looking at something called late positive potential (LPP), which is a part of our brainwaves that reacts when you find something appealing.

What they found was that people who reported having more sexual partners (about two or more in the last year) showed more brain activity than people with fewer sexual partners when viewing all of the sexual images—from the tame ones to the explicit ones. It suggests that those people with a higher sex drive are the same people who are most sensitive to all types of sexual stimuli, says lead study author Nicole Prause, Ph.D., an assistant research scientist at UCLA.

It seems that heightened sexual responses may stem from the brain, meaning that it's possible some people are just "wired" to be more sexual. Of course, this only shows a correlation, and the authors aren't exactly sure why this link exists. For instance, it's possible that heightened brain sensitivity is genetic, or that having more sex can increase a person's sensitivity to sexual stimuli, says Prause.

Still, it's interesting stuff! But even though this suggests your brain can play a role in how inherently sexual you are, it obviously doesn't have total control. Tons of other things can impact your libido—like your stress level,your fitness routine, and even your birth control. And even if you brain is "wired" to love sex, it's still a good idea to ask yourself these four questions before you hook up with someone that you might regret later.

5 Things You Should Know About Testicles (Yes, Seriously)

Testicles can be intimidating and (sorry, fellows) unattractive, but most guys go crazy when you're close to them. Up your ball-handling skills by getting informed.

Bigger is better.
Healthy, fertile testicles should each be about the size of a walnut, not a cherry.

It's okay if they're uneven.
In about 85 percent of men, the left testicle hangs a bit lower than the right one.

Feeling him up is welcome.
Cup his balls with your palms or drag your fingernails over them, says Lainie Speiser, author of Hot Games for Mind-Blowing Sex.

Gentleness is essential.
Use a light touch, says Speiser. "Especially with your nails. No digging like you'd do on his back. And if you go in for a little nibble, only do so on the sack skin, not the actual testicles," she says.

As he gets closer to orgasm, his testicles will become firmer.
When you notice this, increase the pressure with your hands.

How to Prolong Your Foreplay and Have the Best Sex EVER

When you and your man get together, he's pretty much guaranteed to hit a home run, right? And likely, the sequence of steps involves little more than a few kisses before leaping into intercourse. But by skipping "bases," you're not living up to your pleasure potential.

Extending foreplay can rev up your arousal and your likelihood of having an orgasm. "You may discover things about each other's bodies you didn't know or learn new ways to please each other," says therapist and relationship expert Amber Madison, author of Hooking Up: A Girl's All-Out Guide to Sex and Sexuality. "Plus, it's bound to make the experience more intimate, and it can remind you of the early days of your relationship when the sparks were flying." Follow these tips for holding at each base.

First Base
Focus on making out. With tongue. A study published in the journal Neuro Endocrinology Letters found that couples are happier and less irritated after kissing, and the warm, face-to-face contact boosts peripheral circulating proteins in the body that improve overall health and well-being. "French kissing offers a deep connection in a small moment of time," says Kristina Wright, author of Bedded Bliss: A Couple's Guide to Lust Ever After.

Start by planting a closed-lip kiss on him as you straighten his tie or collar. Gently tug on his bottom lip with your teeth before introducing your tongue. (As a bonus, first smear on a mentholated lip balm or gloss for plumper, more sensitive lips.) Or try what Jessica O'Reilly, Ph.D., a sexologist in Los Angeles and author of The New Sex Bible, calls "lip lining": Trace your tongue around the curves of his lips, paying extra attention to the thin skin at the corners. "It will give your honey a peek into your sexual skills, too," she says.

Second Base
Holding hands on your way to dinner is cute and all, but copping a feel in the car before you walk in? That's hot. "Touch is important throughout a relationship, not just in the beginning when you're learning each other's bodies," says Wright. Research in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy suggests that couples who caress their partner's body experience an increase in erotic feelings and overall marital satisfaction.

So if you and your man are feeling a little frisky in a secluded corner of a bar, a dark movie theater, or the back of a cab, don't swat each other's hands away from exploring underneath your shirt or over his pants. Better still, channel your adolescence by getting off with your clothes still on: Rub up against each other at a concert or on a dance floor. "Just be slower and more deliberate with your motions, so you can avoid that awkward, sometimes painful humping you did as a teenager," says Madison.

Third Base
Once you're in the privacy of your own bedroom, you may have gotten into the habit of rushing through this base—which includes any manual or oral action below the belt, say our experts. It's a shame, considering that both men and women in long-term relationships wish foreplay would last longer: specifically, for about 18 minutes total, according to the Journal of Sex Research.

O'Reilly suggests performing this move on your guy: After asking him to close his eyes, wet your hands with lube and use them to fondle his testicles while you perform oral sex. The mixture of your slick hands and mouth will give him the sensation of two mouths on him instead of one—and will surely send him over the edge. In return, have him kneel on the floor between your legs (as they dangle off the bed) and roll the sides of his tongue together so it forms a tube. "He should slide his tongue in and out of you while pressing his lips into you in order to create wet suction—starting slowly and then picking up the pace," says O'Reilly. Try a range of third-base acts like this and you'll both be more likely to reach a happy ending.

Home Base
Most of the time, you're going to go all the way. But sex that's had this kind of a pregame is not the same as a let's-get-naked-and-do-it quickie—especially if you, or your guy, have already climaxed. If that's the case, it helps to call in some reinforcements. "Many couples use lubricants to maintain wetness and vibrators to add sensation to sex if they're going for orgasm number two," says Logan Levkoff, Ph.D., a sexologist, author, and sexual-health educator.

If two O's are unheard of for you, it's especially important to relax—which means forgetting about the finish. "If you focus on the goal, you may psych yourself out altogether," says Levkoff. Control your breathing so that it's slow and deep, and communicate to each other about what spots are too sensitive, or which moves feel just right. Overall, think of revisiting the bases "as not just physically intimate," says Levkoff. "It's emotionally intimate too."

What Men REALLY Notice the First Time You Have Sex

If you've ever spent more time preparing for a hookup than you have for a job interview, you're not alone. Women spend an average of six hours (!) primping and prepping before they have sex with a guy for the first time, according to a new survey by U.K. lingerie retailer Bluebella.

Do these women have jobs?! OK, it may sound excessive, but just think about every manicure, pedicure, waxing appointment, or lingerie run you've done before a hookup. Now tack on how long it typically takes you to pick out an outfit, plus the time you spend on your hair, makeup and shaving before a date, and it doesn't sound so crazy anymore, huh?

Still, while we're spending a gajillion hours getting ready to strip down, it's probably not the most important thing in the world. In fact, when we askedMen's Health readers what they actually notice the first time they have sex with a new woman, we saw a lot of repeat answers. Beyond the obvious responses ("boobs!"), there were some definite trends:

Confidence
Seriously—your bedroom confidence is one of the first things guys take note of when the clothes come off. He's not looking at that ingrown hair on your bikini line or that patch of dry skin. He's way more focused on how comfortable and self-assured you are. For a boost of self-esteem, try thesesix ways to feel sexier.

Moves
Yes, guys love when you take the reins in bed, and this is something that captures his attention way more than the perfect amount of sexy bedhead. If you really want to make a lasting impression, try these creative sex moves that neither of you will forget.

Eyes

We’re not kidding, this body part was actually the most mentioned amongMen's Health readers. So if you really want to play up your features before a date, try these four beauty tricks to make your eyes pop. Or just hold his gaze as you tell him how amazing something feels.

Sure, if primping for hours is going to make you feel more confident, then by all means, go for it! But if it’s something you absolutely can't stand doing (or just don't have time for), chances are he won't even notice. He'll be way too distracted by your general awesome, exciting, naked self to care (or even realize) that your pedicure needs a touch-up. Trust us.