Your prowess in bed says a lot about you - whether you are a giving partner or a selfish partner, whether you are passionate or just treat sex like just another need to be fulfilled, whether you take your time or just want to get over with it. You may be great at the whole act in its entirety but that has a lot to do with how your partner responds to the whole thing rather than how you leave feeling. Because you certainly know what you want and can get it, but to understand what the other person needs and then to give them that is what the dance of good sex is about.
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But there are a few things that have been widely accepted at serial turn-offs in bed. There is a whole host of thing that can go wrong of course - men may climax too soon, women may not at all, or you might just say something drastically wrong while you are at it. Here, however, we are talking about turn-offs at their most basic level.
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"Things like poor hygiene can become a major turn off during sex," says Dr Imran Khan, sexologist at Lybrate, an online medical consultation portal where you can connect with a wide range of doctors and take medical advice from them. "Taking steps to prevent embarrassing moments can help in making sex a more enjoyable experience for both the genders."
Bad breath
Nothing ruins a good kiss like bad breath. It is not just the breath, sometimes you can even taste what the person ate and that is absolutely the end of the whole thing. Bad breath and you may as well well stop right there.
"Bad breath can be a major hindrance in those moments of pleasure. It is important to figure out whether this bad breath is a one-off case or recurrent," says Dr Khan. "In case of the latter, it is better to visit a dentist and get yourself checked. Apart from this, make sure you brush and floss twice a day."
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Body odour
If you have had a long day at work and then you are heading for a date that might lead to the bed, maybe freshen up first, you know? At work, at their place - whatever. Your partner would rather you take 15 minutes in the washroom than have bad sex.
"While everyone has a natural scent, it should not be confused with body odour, which is a big no-no during sex," says Dr Khan. "A bad body odour can be avoided by ensuring that you take a bath regularly and change into fresh garments as often as needed."
And may we add: underarm roll-on - gold.
Unkempt body
Not just bad odour but cleanliness is very essential and important for someone who is willing to share the bed with you.
"Nobody likes the sight of dirty hands, unclipped nails or body hair including in the armpits and genitals," says Dr Khan. "Allow yourself some self-love and ensure that you clean your body, and take care of basic hygiene."
Chop, chop, people.
