: Intimacy often grows out of deep friendship or intense flirting.

: Take your time with physical touch and proceed gradually.

: Many women are "switches," meaning they are happy to both give and receive pleasure depending on their mood. Building Community

: Disregard advice from mainstream magazines or adult websites; real intimacy is rarely like the movies.

: First-timers often remark on how soft and full a woman's lips feel.

: You don't have to guess what your partner likes. Asking questions like "Does this feel good?" or "What do you like?" is a sign of confidence, not inexperience.