Is Your Man a Sex God?

Hey, if a woman can be a sex goddess, a man can be a sex god! Contemporary psychology often utilizes the archetypes of mythology to help us understand personality and behavior. Take this quiz (he might wonder why you're smiling at him from your desk!) and see what kind of sex god your man is, and how to bring out his divine qualities!

1. You and your man have a lazy Saturday at home planned. The most likely scenario for a sexual encounter that he initiates is:
a. he tries to get me to stay in bed most of the day
b. in the shower, where he insists on washing my hair
c. In between making New Orleans-style coffee and fresh-baked muffins for me
d. in the garden, where I'm on my knees planting bulbs
e. on top of the New York Times crossword puzzle, or during a game of "dirty Scrabble"

2. Your man wants to surprise you with something to make you feel sexy. He gives you:
a. a naughty outfit from my favorite lingerie shop
b. classy French perfume in a scent he knows I'll love
c. a wonderful dinner out followed by a decadent dessert with champagne
d. a weekend getaway at a private cottage on a lake
e. tickets to the erotic Cirque du Soleil performance

3. My man looks sexiest wearing:
a. nothing! or leather boots and nothing...
b. a tuxedo or formal wear
c. a silk smoking jacket or dressing gown
d. jeans, workboots and a flannel shirt
e. a soft cashmere sweater or a suede jacket

4. My man's favorite foreplay activities include:
a. whatever he thinks will get me hot!
B. prolonged excellent kissing
c. oral sex
d. sensual massage or footrubs
e. reading erotica or talking dirty

5. The kind of music that gets my man in the mood is:
a. he doesn't need music to get in the mood
b. melodic jazz or smoky blues
c. unusual, sensual, rhythmic–from the Gypsy Kings to Ciba Matto
d. good old rock and roll does the trick
e. Bolero, Satie, Debussy, and other moody classical music

6. My man's idea of a sexy video to rent would be:
a. He loves porn of all kinds, but This Old House would do it for him, too...
b. Last Tango in Paris
c. Like Water for Chocolate
d. Bull Durham
e. Henry and June

7. My man gets most turned on when he sees me in:
a. bathrobe, nude, jeans, doesn't matter
b. a slinky red dress
c. a silk slip
d. cutoffs and a revealing tank top
e. a kimono or vintage lounging pyjamas

If your answers were mostly:

	A. Your man is like PAN–lusty god of sex, nature, animals and mischief! He loves sex and the two of you are comfortable with almost every aspect of your sex life together. He is always in the mood, possibly to the point of wanting to rush through foreplay. This sexy beast could benefit from some creativity in your routine, with a focus on parts of the body other than the genitals, at least at first. Try lulling him into relaxation with a nice massage just before you start talking dirty in his ear, or asking him to undress you without using his hands–be inventive and this guy's enthusiasm will seem that much more delightful!

	B. Your man is like ZEUS–god of thunder and the heavens–he is confident, masculine, mature and classy. He likes for you to be feminine (like his mate HERA), even demure and takes pride in being with a woman who has a sense of style. He is romantic and sensual but might seem a bit, well, pedestrian at times. You might try a bit of experimentation or fantasy exploration with him, to spice things up. But go slow so you don't shock his sense of propriety! Watch erotic films together and take note of what he finds arousing.

	C. Your man is like DIONYSUS–god of intoxication, pleasure and decadence! He loves food and drink and finds sharing these with you to be very sexy. He also is very sensitive to all things sensual, fabrics, music, plants, etc. He may enjoy having various "aids" around when you're having sex (toys, oils, wine, candles, etc.). You may want to see if you can get him to have sex in spontaneous places and moments, to vary his routine where he "needs" these things around. Grab him in the garage, or in the car, outdoors or in some semi-public place where his heightened senses will appreciate your sense of adventure!

	D. Your man is like APOLLO–god of the sun and of human endeavor. He is practical and comfortable in his own skin and thinks you're sexy without make-up or when you just wake up (hold onto this one!). Like the sun, he falls into a routine rather easily, so you may find your sex life falls into a rut. He is good at most things but may not think your sex life needs improvement if all is in working order. But have no fear, this imaginative, nature-loving man is a sexual dynamo who is very responsive to suggestions! Try taking him to a sexy foreign film or serving him aphrodisiac foods like raw oysters, or get an illustrated guide to the Kama Sutra to try out. He'll love it that you want to help him discover new sensations.

	E. Your man is like MERCURY–god of communication, art and healing. He's clever, funny, loves to converse about almost anything. He loves to try new things and is interested in all forms of artistic expression. But sometimes you want him to just shut up and get down and dirty! This guy could do with a lesson in "less is more" and the more visceral joys of sex. Strawberries and cream, anyone? Or maybe a "spa night" where you cover each other in mud masks! If he normally likes to talk or play music, suggest you try something different, like pretending you are two strangers who don't speak the same language, or wear blindfolds or try some light bondage. This sort of concentration on touch and sensation can be very liberating in rediscovering each other's bodies. Plus, his creative mind will love it!

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