Sex in the Light

Recently I've been reminded that some people still find that the only way they're comfortable having sex is in the dark and under the covers. The idea of exposing their own body and viewing the body of their lover, especially in the light of day, is a turn-off rather than a turn-on. Sound like a throw-back to the 50's? Well, a lot of folks still carry around the baggage of the days when sex was considered the 'dirty deed'.

Sometimes the difficulty with exposure has less to do with the sex act and more to do with body discomfort. Women are especially prone to shame and embarrassment about their bodies and just aren't comfortable enough inside their skin to want to be on display. Unfortunately, body inhibition leads to a pretty restrictive sex life and leaves out one of our important senses.

If you're squeamish about out-in-the-open sex, you might want to try some baby steps to increase your comfort level. Start by throwing off the covers - in the dark. Then try it by candlelight - which tends to be flattering. The next step might be doing it under the covers in the afternoon. You get the idea. It's time to get en-lightened...