What ensued was the kind of sex I imagine inspires romance novels.

But after we were finished, we burst out laughing as we repeated my bold outcry in different accents.

Dirty talk makes the sexualinteraction a mind and body experience, says sexologistMegan Stubbs, EdD.

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Dirty talk phrases can also help you bring your fantasies to life and invite your partner into them.

Sharing our desires can help strengthen intimate bonds and trust, says Nugent.

We say things in dirty talk that would be wholly inappropriate in other social situations.

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But in a sexual context, you might ask for exactly thatand it might feel like a huge turn-on.

Here, she outlines the five main types:

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Compliments

Giving a compliment to a partner is a great entry point to dirty talk, says Dr. Tara.

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Memories

This category of dirty talk involves referencing past sexcapades as a way to build anticipation and arousal.

I was dripping wet.

Dr. Tara particularly recommends this method as a means ofsexting, too.

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This can be really erotic and doesnt require you to quickly recall phrases or scenarios.

And in this context, the commands can come across as an arousing kind of dominance.

For example, you might ask, Do you like how I feel?

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or What would you do if I stroked you like this?

And see how your partners response might turn up the heat.

How do you talk dirty even if youre shy?

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Dr. Tara breaks it into three different intensity levels, from beginner to advanced.

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Dirty talk is categorized as [any] communication during sex that enhances sexual pleasure, adds Dr. Tara.

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One way to build confidence with sex talk is to start dirty talking toyourself.

Dr. Tara has her clients create a positive sexual mantra, and then say it to themselves each day.

How do you talk dirty without being cringey?

Essentially, you’re able to work backward until you find something that sounds natural to you.

Still feeling unsure about talking dirty during sex?

Here are 9 tips to get started

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Dr. Stubbs advises starting sentences with phrases like, I want, or I wish.

Use flatterybut make it sexy

Flattery will get you… everywhere.

Well, at least with folks who enjoy being verbally complimented during sex.

Confirm when something feels good or that youre into whats going on.

Dr. Stubbs suggests asking your partner how they like hearing their body described.

For instance, do they like being told that theyre strong, tight, and sexy?

Or smooth, juicy, soft, and warm?

Or, really, any other adjectives?

Words of encouragement can also pop kick open the dirty talking door.

[Choose] little encouragements that are easy to incorporate and feel natural, Eros suggests.

For example, You look so good rocking your hips like that.

Get your inspiration from anywhere

Perfume commercials, music, movies, books, TV showsyou name it.

If its narrative thread is H-O-T, take inspo from it.

For instance, I recently stumbled across the line, In the rain.

We meet again in Rachel KushnersThe Flamethrowers, and later used a similar line with my partner.

You might also try listening with your partner to thestorytelling erotica appDipseaor any number of otheraudio erotica apps.

Engage the five senses

Love the way your partner tastes?

Do the sounds your partner makes arouse you?

For instance, imagine hearing I want to taste the inside of your thigh.

Or I want to memorize the way you smell.

Or I want to see the way you look bent over that chair.

How does that feel?

Do you want some more?

Laugh

Dont worry about sounding silly.

Its not only okay if theres laughter during sex, its great, says Harris.

Sex should be playful.

I encourage people to stop putting pressure on sex and dirty talk and just giggle.

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