The what? You may be unfamiliar with this word, but it’s time to get acquainted, says Michael Krychman, MD, CM, medical director of S3xual Medicine and the executive director of the Southern California Center for S3xual Health and Survivorship Medicine in Newport Beach, California. “The mons, or area above the g3nitals where the pu'bic ha'ir grows, can also be interesting when incorporated into the s3xual repertoire,” he explains. “Care'ssing the hair area or gentle touch to this area can also be exciting and pleasurable.” To make it even more enjoyable, try Zestra, a botanical oil designed to increase ar0usal and sen'sitivity. Feeling shy or uncomfortable about the most priv@te places of your body, the mons or otherwise? Learning to embrace, and even love, your body for what it is can go a long way in the plea'sure department, say experts. In fact, an Indiana University study published in a recent issue of the International Journal of S3'xual Health found that women who feel more positively about their g3'nitals have better and more frequent 0rg@sms.
2. Behind the Knees
One of the most-ignored s3'xual h0t spots in the female body? Hint: It’s also a place you might feel really ticklish. According to Dr. Krychman, the skin behind the knees is an area you might ask your husband to focus on, either by k1ssing or gently m@ss@ging with an oil or lotion. “Some women find this area especially exciting and pleasurable when showered with gentle touch or car3sses,” he says. And don’t forget the tops of the knees, too, adds Ava Cadell, a s3'x educator and founder of Loveology University in Los Angeles. “The knees are a major er0gen0us zone—all around the kneecap. This is one place where a little nibbling is often welcome too.”
3. The Abs
While it might sound like a ticklish scenario, letting your partner stroke or even mas'sage your belly can be an er0tic experience for some women, says Amy Levine, a New York City–based s3'x coach, certified s3xu'ality educator and founder of S3xEdSolutions.com. In fact, she adds, in some rare cases, women have been able to reach 0rgasm simply by doing certain abdominal exercises. “It’s unlikely that the majority of us will be able to experience the same effect,” she says, “but incorporating some ab work in the bedroom could help get you in the mood. Not to mention, the thought of his moving farther south can be downright exciting, likely causing your v@gin@l muscles to contract from the anticipation, boosting your ar0us@l and possibly leading to climax without direct g3nit@l contact.”
4. The Lips
Want to have better s3'x tonight? Try this exercise: Spend at least five minutes k1ssing before intercourse. “Lips remain one of the most er0tic areas of a woman’s body,” Dr. Krychman says. Here’s how to rev things up: “Vary the strength and intensity of k1sses,” he suggests. “Even if you ge'ntly car'ess the lips with a finger—you may find this exhilarating.”
5. The Scalp
You love it when your hair stylist gives your head a massage while she’s shampooing, right? Well, get your husband in on the action, too. Here’s why: Your scalp is covered with nerve endings that make it super-sensitive to the touch, explains Cadell. She, and other experts, say that a good scalp rub may not only release tension but also may increase blood flow—flooding your body with the feel-good hormones d0pamine and ser0tonin.
6. The Feet
“What can be a relaxing and soothing ritual after a long day can also be a turn-0n for you both,” says Levine. “Some men find women’s feet to be exciting (think: foot fetish) and with the right mindset, you can too.” In fact, the ancient practice of reflexology indicates that certain pressure points in your feet can trigger s3xu@l ar0usal. Whether it works or not is yet to be determined, but many women do find that a f00t massage given by the man they love can spark @r0usal. Why not see for yourself? If your hubby isn’t sure about where to rub, help him out by getting a pair of S3xy L0ve S0x, which designate which areas on the foot represent “the body’s er0gen0us zones.”
7. The Neck
“The neck is a very s3nsual part of our bodies,” says Levine. “There is nothing like a man you're attracted to standing behind you, massaging your shoulders and s3duct1vely making a trail of soft k1sses from the hairline to the base of the neck.” So, here’s your homework assignment, ladies: Ask your husband to show you a little neck l0ve! “Feeling the sensations of his soft lips and imagining where those lips are traveling can really get our juices flowing,” she adds
