Problems in Getting the Sex Life You Want and Deserve - Starting With I

By Levi Reiss

Whether heterosexual, homosexual, or somewhere in the middle we all want to improve our sex life. Who wants to be alone? We can't offer you an article, magic pill, perfume, potion, or pick-up line that will automatically send you and your intended partner to the bedroom. However, I really do believe that you can perk up your sex life whoever you are. We present a double series of articles for the letter I.

This article focuses on the problems and pitfalls that prevent you from improving your sex life. Another series focuses on what you should be doing. Both our "negative" and "positive" suggestions will help you get what you want. Here we examine idiotic, imitate, and immature.

I is for idiotic. Don't think that you can lame brain your way into that chosen bedroom. Even idiotic jokes run the risk of convincing potential partners to return without you to their apartment, lock the door, turn on the boob tube, and enjoy some idiotic jokes. That way they get to hear a more-or-less professional and not have to worry about an idiot face to face who may end up doing something dumb. Does this sound unfair (or even idiotic?) Perhaps. While you're at it (and hoping to go at it), why not make an effort to be intelligent? It might be fun, it might get you somewhere, and it's good practice for the future. P.S. Many women claim that if they want to be successful with most guys they have to dumb themselves down so they don't scare these little geniuses away. Isn't that terrible? I am under the impression that this pathetic situation has improved somewhat over the years. But maybe I'm being a little idiotic.

I is for imitate. Be yourself. Why try to be Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Rock Hudson, or Jason whatever his name is? The same goes for the distaff side. You are you. While you can have fun doing a bit on some famous names, don't seriously imitate them. And don't imitate your older sister who seems to have a great love life. This goes double for guys. I mean the older sister stuff.

I is for immature. I am sure that even today one of the great high school putdowns is He is sooo immature. Ditto for She. In fact the big change from the old days is that now the quest for maturity starts a hop, skip, and a jump from the cradle. I am willing to guess that not too many six-year-olds want to be tagged as immature. Do they even know what immaturity means? Do we even know what immaturity means? When you think about it, once you are mature the rest is downhill. The more mature you are, the faster the downhill ride. Having said that, when you catch his or her eye, don't let your target think you're immature. Or you'll be blubbering with your toys in the bathtub.

Are you tired of all this negativity? Take a look at our companion series that accentuates the positive.

Levi Reiss has authored or co-authored ten books on computers and the Internet, but to be honest, he would rather just drink fine wine, eat fine food, and enjoy life. He teaches classes in computers at an Ontario French-language community college. Among his many web sites he is particularly proud of his new site celebrating all kinds of love including physical love at http://www.sexsexesex.com. You will find a wide range of jokes, articles, and quotes devoted to various aspects of sex and a great collection of photos. If you don't know French, enjoy the translations. Check out his global wine website at http://www.theworldwidewine.com.