Great Expectations: 9 Sex Myths Debunked

How to get yours and have more fun between the sheets.

Real Talk - You would think that for as long as people have been having sex, we would collectively have a better understanding of it. But alas, there are several myths that refuse to die. Here, we break ’em down. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: GettyImages) 
Fabulous Sex Comes Easily - We blame movies, where foreplay is virtually nonexistent and both partners finish quickly and simultaneously. Over here in the real world, that kind of sync is a rarity, especially the first time you get down. So don’t panic if it takes you a while to get your rhythm with a new partner. (Photo: Screen Gems Productions/Sony Pictures)
Establish a Ritual - If you have a creativity-heavy task that you must complete regularly, fashion a ritual to help you get in the mood. So if you have to write stories for a client each day, you could start by grabbing a banana, sitting at your desk, silencing your phone and putting on a specific playlist to get you in the right mindset. (Photo: ballyscanlon/Getty Images)You’ll Be More Mature - In a marriage, you have to think about the other person — not everything is about you. With age comes maturity for many of us. It’s that maturity that will help you be a better partner and parent. (Photo: LWA/Dann Tardif/Blend Images)

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Real Talk - You would think that for as long as people have been having sex, we would collectively have a better understanding of it. But alas, there are several myths that refuse to die. Here, we break ’em down. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: GettyImages) 

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