6.What happens when you and your
guy watch a movie together?
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I turn the lights down low and cuddle
next to him under a blanket.
I really get turned on by the steamy love
scene. Looks like we’ll be finishing the
movie tomorrow!
I lay over the whole couch, he sits in
a sofa chair, and we’re usually asleep
before the movie is over.
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7.An attractive guy at the gym asks
you what your favorite workout is.
You say:
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“Yoga. It’s amazing how flexible I’ve
become.”
“I don’t like to exercise. I’m so out of
shape.”
“Cardio striptease - it brings out my wild
side.”
We love men, but let’s face it … when it comes to picking out lingerie,
“they don’t have a clue,” says Rebecca Apsan, owner of the chic La
Petite Coquette lingerie boutique in New York C ity.
8.Your crush throws an impromptu
costume party. What do you dress up
as?
If your man is lingerie-challenged, pass this along:
A doctor. That way I can hide my body
under baggy scrubs.
A French maid, complete with thigh-high
stockings and red lipstick.
Strawberry Shortcake, and don’t forget
the pigtails.
Because women will often have
lingerie from different designers and
stores, write down every size that you
see. It’s like taking notes in college,
only naughtier.
If you still need some help,
check out the boutique online at
thelittleflirt.com for more visuals
(click on the “tips for men” tab).
For more clues, think of what she
likes to sleep in. If her outfit of choice
is your T-shirt and boxers, she’s
sporty. If she sleeps in a silk PJ set,
she’s sensual.
Look for a soft, satiny number
trimmed in lace, which she says is
both “feminine and seductive at the
same time.” Translation: Your lover
will feel like a goddess and you’ll get
to enjoy the view.
Apsan also says that a long silk
nightgown will provide “instant
glamour” – and if she’s daring, buy
one with a long slit up the side.
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Step 1
Snoop around
We’re giving you permission to
invade her privacy – no, not by
reading her diary, but by poking
around in her underwear
drawer. Look for things like
color, style (thong or brief) and
material (lace or cotton).
Step 2
Take the fruit test
“Men are visual creatures,” says
Apsan. To find your lover’s size,
think in terms of fruit: Is she a
lemon, orange, grapefruit, or
melon?
Step 3
What type is she?
Flirty, conservative, seductive?
Step 4
Play it safe
If you’re still at a loss for what
to buy, Apsan recommends a
pretty slip.
Step 5
Boutique or
department store?
Lingerie department stores are
convenient – you can go into any
one in the country and they’ll
all offer the same selection.
But if your town has one,
Apsan recommends going to a
boutique.
If you think she’ll be too
embarrassed to wear any kind of
lingerie, go with flowered boy shorts
and a pretty cotton tee, which is
conservative yet flirty. It’s all about
figuring out your lover’s personality
and making her feel appreciated and
desired.
“They’re more intimate, and you get
better service,” she says.
No matter where you are, finding a
personal item for the woman in your
life is no small task. You need one-onone attention and someone who truly
understands what you’re looking for.
And if you’re just too embarrassed to
set foot inside a store, shop online.
9.Your new coworker is a Brad Pitt
look-alike and single. After you’ve
been introduced, how do you let him
know you’re interested?
IM him a greeting.
Mention that you’d love to explore the
neighborhood he happens to live in.
Lean against his desk and say, “You look
like you work out.”
10.You’re meeting your guy for a date
at a restaurant. How do you greet
him?
“Hi, how are you?”
“You smell good,” as you firmly kiss him
on the lips.
“That sweater looks great on you.”
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