Quiz! What’s your sex IQ?

strong>The bedroom wallflower
You’re on your way to becoming a sex starlet, but you still have a few more hurdles to hop before you get there – and most of those come down to confidence. And, although you do get horny enough to push your own buttons, you’ve got to pull your finger out (so to speak) and make more of an erotic effort. You need to keep that self-consciousness in check, too. But don’t panic – it’s easy to improve your mattress mojo. You probably to try new positions or moves – the trouble is, at the moment, you either wait for your man to suggest it first, or keep it as a personal fantasy. This is no good! You’ve got to say it like it is, take a deep breath and plunge right in. Next stop, orgasm-ville…

Up your sex IQ: Put a new spin on your favourites. And, no, we don’t mean donning a leather catsuit and swinging from the chandeliers. Boost your orgasm potential by making a few tweaks to your repertoire. Take the missionary, for instance – try wrapping your legs round his back and lifting your hips for increased sensation and a damn good orgasm. Or take sex out of the bedroom. You’ll be amazed what a change of scenery can do – ooh ooh.

The DIY-er
You decide when you’re having it and how, and he’s just along for the ride. It’s great you know exactly what works for your body, but the danger is you’re so focused on your own orgasm, you have a tendency to ignore his. There’s nothing wrong with knowing how to turn yourself on, but spare a thought for your man, too. It’s also easy to forget that great sex should be a delicious journey, with various detours, stopping-off points and unexpected delights, not a short hop to a tediously familiar destination. The same old routine may culminate in the desired orgasm, but it’s stopping you from exploring other options in bed – and also from getting to know his body as well as you know your own. It’s time to give up control once in a while, let him set the sexual agenda, and see where he takes you.

Up your sex IQ: Tell him you’d love a magical mystery tour. He blindfolds you, and then it’s up to him – he can drive you to the woods for an erotic picnic, or simply lead you upstairs and tease you to orgasm… Either way, you have to trust him completely.

The crowd pleaser
Sexually, nothing gives you greater pleasure than giving him pleasure. Awwww. Of course, it’s great to be generous in bed. But do you get your own desires met in return? Unless he’s a mind-reader, he’s unlikely to be able to guess them, if you don’t state what you want. So don’t be shy – tell him exactly what you want and how you want it. Just as you love bringing his fantasies to life, the chances are he’ll leap at the chance to fulfil a few of yours in return. Very few men are going to say no. Equal opportunities apply in the bedroom, too…

Up your sex IQ: If you feel a bit shy saying it out loud, write him a sexy letter, detailing your fantasies. It’ll turn you both on and also be a useful reference point when it comes to acting them out!

The thrill seeker
Whoa there! As any man who gets close swiftly realises, you’re up for anything, as long as there’s an orgasm at the end of it. You wrote the book on sexy get-up, props and positions – so, as far as experimenting goes, you’ve nailed it. You’re technically great in bed, and most men are panting slaves to your passionate goddess. But there is a down side – and that’s a lack of intimacy. We hate to come over all talk-show host, but great sex isn’t just about fireworks – it’s about feelings, too, y’know. Next time you meet a guy you like, hold the pyrotechnics back until you’ve established basic intimacy. Your orgasms will be a hundred times better when they, erm, come alongside real, shared emotion.

Up your sex IQ: Try vanilla sex once in a while – no toys, games or outfits – just you and him, with nothing on. Look into his eyes while he’s inside you – that can be a much more powerful turn-on than any bondage kit.