Whatever anyone says, having sex for the first time can feel like a big deal. But it doesn’t have to be an awkward fumble. It can be a really fun and pleasurable experience that you remember for all the right reasons.

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First things first, this isn’t an article about all the adventurous sex positions you can try. It’s not that we don’t love to try new things but sometimes it’s good to get back to basics, especially when you’re trying to break down barriers.

What’s your sexual hot spot? There’s more to good sex than just the penis and vagina.

It’s no secret that lots of women don’t orgasm through penetrative sex. It’s lucky then, that the hands (and mouth, more on oral sex tips here) can be used to pleasure a woman in wonderful ways.