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My advice- check out Cosmo! They have pretty explicit and no-holds barred advice (with illustrations!).
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/positions/
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/tips/
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/sex/
Have fun!
Awww! This is kind of a very cute post. Congratulations! I would just say RELAX. If you don't get it right the first time, don't worry! You have a lifetime to figure it out.
Also- a glass of wine helps everyone!
Don't expect fireworks the first time :) And feel free to laugh at yourself!
Hmm...I was in this situation not so long ago and here are some tips:
1. go slow..lots of...um.. warming-up before beginning the game.
2. Twister works best with some kind of slickness.... I recommend Sliquid H2O because it doesn't contain glycerin and is water based....glycerin (sugar) can cause yeast infections and the silicon based lubricants can irritate players. You can get it from Drugstore.com and lots of other places.
3. Laugh---Twister can be awkward sometimes and humor is always important to bring players closer together.
4. If you find that months go by and you're having a hard time stretching out those muscles to actually play the game well....look into a physical therapist specializing in women's health issues. I had to do this and she taught me SO much about my muscles and how to stretch them. As with many physical activities.... Twister included.... stretching is important! :)
5. Have a blast!
6. Don't do what I did when reading the Cosmo articles..... I read a quick entry that said guys like it if you like their armpits.....so I dove right in one night and got a mouthful of antiperspirant that instantly made my mouth bone-dry! It was hilarious....but so did not turn him on! He was real confused as to what I was up to! :)
7. Twister isn't like they play it in the movies...it's better because it's you...but it's different.
Enjoy the game! :)
Good luck! It took me 3 tries to get past the pain to enjoy twister. I agree with the other posters, KY is your friend. Have a glass of wine and relax- try not to tense up. Don't have movie expectations of knocking his socks off because chances are it wont be like that- but it will be so much better in other ways because its a moment you two are sharing together.
Laugh @ the awkwardness. It's the best part.
I agree with everyone else! Take it slow, and do what you're comfortable with. If you get it all right on the first try, awesome! But it takes some time to really learn what works and what you both like. If you go in relaxed and you know it probably won't be perfect, you'll enjoy yourself more. And just remember, practice, practice, practice
Take it slow! I mean REALLY slow :) It may hurt the first time but it will get better. And beware it may also get messy. But enjoy the first time. YOu'll always remember it.
Take it slow! Definitely focus on relaxing and just getting used to each other -- you'll "knock his socks off" just by being there, I'm sure! I second the glass of wine advice; it can definitely help ease some of the awkwardness and tension. I'd say that the best part about waiting to "play twister" is that you get to experience each new thing together, gradually, as your relationship unfolds, so just take your time. And good luck!
I agree with the above posters!
LUBE. I wish I'd discovered it months before I did. KY makes a his/hers kind that we like. It's fun! Chill out, take it slow, enjoy it for what it is. It's such a wonderful, tender moment! You'll start rockin' socks off in a few months, but it does have a little bit of a learning curve!
We like vibrating condom rings. TMI? Maybe, but they're awesome!!! I include them in a basket i give all my virgin friends before they get married. And you all don't know me in real life anyways
They are fantastic though!!!! So much fun.
Massage oil! Nothing puts me in the mood like a good massage.....and then you're all oily! LoL.
And...last but not least, I always consider the first one a "freebie". it doesn't last real long usually b/c it's hard for guys not to get all kinds of excited! He's been waiting how long, after all? So buy some "fun stuff" for you guys to do together...like strawberries and chocolate so that when it's over you can still be all romantic and feed each other fruit in bed, sip champagne, etc. Or do your massage while, he, er, recuperates so that maybe there can be a Round Two?
And congrats on your wedding!!!!
I think its SO awesome that you guys have kept your board games in the closet until your wedding night! Congrats!
Mr. Gloss and I have played twister before...but we've only ever twisted with each other; and while it's not waiting until the wedding night, it's special in it's own way. Everything we now know about 'twisting' we learned together. It won't be knock-your-socks-off great the first time, but its all the times after that where you get to learn about each other that you will fall in love with. And DON'T be scared to say if it hurts, he will care more about making it equally great for you than anything else.
All of the previous posters are right on. Don't be afraid to ask for feedback and give plenty of feedback. Just as much as you want to knock his socks off, so does he for you. Demonstrations are always welcome to show the other what feels good. Best wishes!
If I were you I would stay away from the KY his & hers until you've gotten the first couple of Twister games under your belt. I think you probably need to know what you like all natural before you start supplementing.
We use the lube named "Wet". I highly suggest it. It's water based and I've even seen it suggested in multiple other places. You can get it in places like Walgreens and Walmart even.
Will you be using some sort of birth control? I find condoms to be very uncomfortable (as almost every man I know would agree). If you are planning on using BC you should start using it immediately. It takes a while for it to be considered effective, though I can't remember how long. Condoms can cause alot of friction so if you do plan on using them make sure you have plenty of lube. The friction can definitely increase your risk of yeast infection, bacterial infections, and even possibly UTIs.
Make sure you drink water before the big game and then go pee before and after Twister (especially after). Twister increases your risk of UTI significantly and by urinating you flush the bacteria away. This isn't a problem for everyone but it def effects me along with many many other women.
You have the rest of your life to dig into fun stuff like toys, tingeling lubes, and handcuffs but you can always start incorporating those things as you feel comfortable with them. Maybe a blindfold and some sexy lingerie might be a little bit easier to start out with.
And remember.. there's nothing to be embarassed about and have fun :)
I agree with all of the above posters for SURE, but my best advice would be DON'T BE UPSET IF IT DOESN'T "WORK"!!!!! Honest to God, I do not remember my first time, and not because I was drunk or because I just forgot, but because I'm not sure exactly "when" my first time happened. It seriously took at least 5 tries to get my ex's twister part to go in my twister part! So it was definitely gradual and the first many times were DEFINITELY not knock ANYONE'S socks off kind of twister! Much more like "ow! try this- no- ouch- wait-maybe like this?-no" I agree- just laugh, have fun with it, and enjoy your first night of really exploring the game of twister- but definitely don't expect it to be the best game either of you will ever play!!
Chiming in with another lube recommendation. I love Wet Platinum and Slippery Stuff. It seriously makes a HUGE difference- it's much more enjoyable. We also like to play around with KY Yours and Mine sometimes.
My best advice is don't neglect foreplay, there's lots of fun to be had before you get completely tangled up :) Try EVERYTHING together, and don't be afraid to share what you like and dislike. Don't be embarrassed to share your fantasies with each other- acting them out can be really enjoyable and it brings you closer together.
As far as knocking his socks off- it's amazing what a little lingerie, candlelight, and all over the body kisses can do :)
Plain and simply.
1. Communication is KEY! Talk to each other about likes and dislikes.
2. HAVE FUN! That includes laughing at each other (not the pointing and laughing kind of way, though, lol)! Things will be awkward, but that's the fun part, learning about each other and experimenting.
3. Guys always love when their girl puts a little something sexy on, and it makes you feel sexy!
4. I love the massage idea someone suggested, that always gets him in the mood whether he's doing it to me or I'm doing it to him.
5. Lastly, take it slowly and enjoy it, no need to rush!
I second everything above, and want to especially reiterate the don't take it too seriously! You have to be able to laugh. Cause it's awkward, and weird, and sometimes you queef or something and you totally get embarrassed, but you've just said vows to stick together through EVERYTHING, so who cares? Have fun!
And definitely definitely definitely communicate! Most people (guys included!) read or hear all kinds of tips ahead of time. But not everyone likes the same things. You may love having your ears nibbled on, he may hate it. Don't keep doing it to him just cause you like it. Our marriage counselor told us about how in the early years of his marriage, they lived on a golf course, and he liked to go out and play twister on the golf course in the middle of the night. She agreed the first few times, but finally got up the nerve to tell him she hated it. He didn't have a clue! If she'd never told him, they'd be out playing twister in public places to this day, because he would never know that she didn't like it. We're not mind readers, especially when we're caught up in something like twister that makes it totally impossible to think sometimes. So talk about it! And never take it personally if he doesn't like something you do, and never be insulting when telling him what you don't like. We tend to be way to sensitive about twister.
Good luck!
i have to agree with rnc620 - wait on the lube until you know how the two of you 'fit' together. lube can ruin it in some scenarios. (not that you can't have any on hand just incase).
i think the most important thing to know is that you are about to embark on a journey of intimacy you have never known before. so don't get hung up on how the first game of twister turns out, and don't get frightened about pain (some girls experience it, and some girls don't...i didn't). it is so not about the first time. i know your first 'game' will be memorable, but trust me, as you grow closer in the twister sense - the more you play - the better it will be. just relax and love.
and, my best advice to both of you is - DON'T drink too much. twister is much better when you are actually sober enough to play the game.
my lube rec - joe (that's all i know - they have a water and silicone based product. IMO both beat KY...though we prefer the silicone (as long as you have time to shower afterwards) :-P
Everyone's advice is so great! Mine is also, don't worry if it doesn't work the first time...or the second time...I remember being surprised at how difficult it was at first to do it. I thought I was some sort of failure as a human being. Turns out we just had the angle wrong. So being able to laugh at myself in that situation saved a lot of hurt feelings. It can be harder for men than women I think if something doesn't go entirely accordingly to plan because their egos get caught up in doing it "right." So be sensitive to that (but don't dwell, or they'll just feel worse---I know this too from experience, lol).
I think you definitely want some lube of some kind around, though....if you are on BC, you can be kind of, er, "dry" no matter how aroused you get. And that leads to friction (and sometimes you can bleed, especially a first timer) and/or irritation. If you are using condoms, they are lubricated, too, but in my opinion, not enough. So if you can get there naturally you'll be fine, but definitely consider having a bottle by the bedstand if you are on medication that dries you up. Antihistamines/allergy meds will do this too. I'm on BC, have endometriosis, and take 3 allergy meds a day, so if I didn't have some, I certainly wouldn't be able to enjoy myself. If I'm having an endo flair up we just call it a day.
I do think a plain one would be better for a first timer. My doctor recommended Astroglide when I had my V-Card for new twister-players.
Ladies, thanks so much for all the advice!
@ rosychicklet: The Cosmo recommendation is GREAT. I was looking for something like that!
@ rnc620: Yeah, I got the Depo shot about a month ago. We have some condoms too, so we can get familiar with them.
We definitely already have some lube, and we laugh all the time, especially at the awkward stuff. I really appreciate the advice about communication, though. That might be something that I would be hesitant to do. And I'm totally set on the something sexy front...my girlies came through at my bachlorette party!
Oh, ps my doctor told me the "lambskin" condoms are a good all-natural way to go especially if you dislike the rubber greatly (like most guys)....I haven't tried it though.....i guess it feels more like skin? ha, i have no idea!
Hi, I just wanted to add if you do use lube and condoms, make sure that they work together, in other words, that the lube does not break down the condom. I don't use lube, so I don't know, but I would assume the popular brands don't do this, but I just wanted to throw that out there!
Have fun and make sure to communicate with each other before, during and after the game! :)
As far as dryness goes, the ladies here have given good advice...but a super-low-tech way to help with it is to make sure you're well hydrated. Drink your 8 glasses of water a day -- and even though it will probably be hard to stay hydrated on your wedding day, do the best you can. It really does make a difference, since a dehydrated body can be...well...dehydrated in many ways. While it's not a 100% solution and you may need to resort to a bottle of lube (for which I personally recommend Glycerin & Parabin-Free Astroglide), every little bit helps!
Liz.smith reminded me of another one. Sex isn't silent! There will be noises, some of them embarassing, but don't worry about it! He certainly doesn't care! :-)
@ejs4y8: We've never tried the lambskin condoms but the Trojan Supra condoms (non-laxtex) are totally worth the extra money. They definitely transmit heat better and feel much more like nothing is there.
Congratulations on the Wedding!!! I only want to add:
The most important thing I learned in college was PEE AFTER SEX!!! Wipe back to front so that you don't push any sex-fluids into your urinary tract. Doing this will prevent very uncomfortable Urinary Tract Infections!
If you plan on playing a lot of "Twister" I'd reccomend drinking a class of cranberry juice every day, which will also lessen the likely hood of getting a UTI.
You'll know you have a UTI when your urine is very darkly colored and cloudy instead of clear. Your kidneys might be tender, and you'll feel like you have to pee all the time. When you go pee, it'll only be a little (since you just went 10 mintues ago) and it'll hurt. Drink cranberry juice until you can get antibiotics from your doctor. And, remember that antibiotics lessen the effect of birth control pills, so as my pharacist told me: "wrap it before you tap it." (hello! how mortifying is it to have your pharmacist tell you that in the grocery store!!!
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Congratulations!!!
I just want to clarify that *CHK* probably meant to wipe from FRONT TO BACK in order to avoid urinary tract infections.
And this might be a little more sharing than others have offered, but something that nobody told me when I first played twister was that you might need to try different positions in order to "finish the game". Your hubs will probably finish the game no matter what, but it will probably take you a little strategic positioning (read: you might need to be on top)!
Good Luck and ENJOY!!!
Good to know Pelikila! I never used condoms often (i was always on meds that put me in menopause but now i'm on pills like a normal person and i'm sure I'll mess it up and forget to take it so i need back up) and I HAAATE them. Maybe we've just been buying the crappy kinds.
I always notice that i HAVE to pee after fooling around. It's this incessant urge! Also, it's nice to keep little wipies in the bathroom. I like the pop up kinds. You know like for babies? I can sleep afterwards without feeling all icky. I am nice and clean and not sticky and it cuts down on UTIs and bacterial infections in case your FI leaves anything unpleasasnt on your skin...it doesn't clean up very well otherwise.
My recomendations.
1) Lube. Been said over and over but can't be emphasized enough. Water based wont stain your sheets. You can get better quality stuff from a reputable woman-focused sex shop (not one of those scary man focused places!). But if you don't know where to find one of those (ask your girlfriends) you can get the grocery store stuff. Reguar KY isn't the best because it wasn't really developed for repetive insertion. But the new KY long lasting is actually pretty great. Don't think that being young doesn't mean you need lube - you may not need it but lube makes EVERYTHING more fun.
And lube isn't just for the actual act either. It's great for massages and for giving each other "intimate rub downs" if ya know what I mean. (wink wink)
2) Mental preperation. It's great that you've done research to know how all the parts work. That's the first step. Second step is to work on your expectations. As many women here have mentioned it wont be mind blowing, probably for months. And that's ok. That's how it's supposed to be. Just focus on having fun and taking your time together. It's really so special that you've waited so long, relish the moment. Honestly, your first time will probably be kind of strange. It takes practice to get the movements smooth and figure out what each of you enjoys, and how much of a warm up is enough. But, hey, practice makes perfect!
3) If he's never done it before, just having you there will blow his mind. Don't worry about it.
4) Don't go too crazy on the honey moon. And if you must, LUBE LUBE LUBE! Having sex repeadely, especially if it's new to you can get you all irritated down there. Take a day off and don't be scared to tell him if you're starting to get sore. You don't want to come home from your honeymoon with a UI infection!
5) Drinky drinky. Getting a little drunk (not too drunk, esp for him) makes sex hilarious and fun.
6) Try to relax your muscles down there when your twisting. One good tip is to concentate on relaxing your jaw muscles - somehow it seems to translate to the rest of your body.
Just in case ya'll are interested...
Everything went great. I mean GREAT. He was really gentle... and all of your suggestions really helped! Especially about the lube, and girl-on-top the first time, and concentrate on relaxing. (Sorry, TMI?) :D Anyways, it was a spectacular honeymoon.
Thanks so much, ladies!
Yay! So glad it went well!
Congratulations on being home and being married!
I'm glad it went well! I bookmarked this post for my first time...just six more weeks away!
awww thanks for coming back and letting us know! Glad you had a great honeymoon!
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Dear Bees,
I'm getting married on Saturday (!) and I've never "played twister" before, and neither has my FI. I've been doing some research so I know what to expect on our wedding night, but I was hoping for some advice for how to rock his socks during the honeymoon. I know it's a personal question, but I thought I'd rather ask people I like.
Thanks for the help!
Lia
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