Sex etiquette 101

We tend to think about good manners in terms of holding open doors, saying “Please” and “Thank you,” using the right fork in a fancy restaurant, chewing with our mouths closed. But manners matter in bed too – even when we’re behaving like animals. Read on for 10 common sexual scenarios and the proper etiquette for dealing with them…

“Etiquette is about treating people considerately, respectfully and honestly,” explains Peter Post, a director of the Emily Post Institute and author of Essential Manners For Couples: From Snoring and Sex to Finances and Fighting Fair – What Works, What Doesn’t and Why (Collins, 2005). “The most important thing we can do is to be considerate and respectful of our partner. And that is why etiquette matters in the bedroom.” (Full story)