From steamy dreams to the ideal partner, here’s what your innermost desires say about you
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Do you ever get lost in your own thoughts visualising exciting places to have sex? Or maybe you’re a little more timid when it comes to physical intimacy? No matter your preferences – or relationship status – exploring where yourmind wanders can reveal a lot about you, and help to improve your experiences between the sheets. Want to spice things up this Valentine’s Day and beyond? Take the test to find out what your fantasies really mean and how to use them to your advantage. Go on, don’t be shy!
The quiz
Grab a pen and circle the answer that best applies to you, then read on for expert tips on how to boost your sexual experiences.
1THE PLACE I WOULD MOST LIKE TO HAVE SEX IS…
AThe office BA public toilet CA field DMy own bed
2DO YOU ASSOCIATE SEX WITH ROMANCE?
ANo BMore with attraction CSometimes DDefinitely
3THEROLE-PLAY SCENARIO I’D LIKE TO TRY IS…
AProfessor and student BA stranger CBest friends turned lovers DI’d rather just have sex with my partner
4MY ATTITUDE TO PORN IS…
AI prefer having sex to watching it BI’ll watch it for educational purposes CI enjoy it with my partner DI’d rather read erotic fiction
5AFTER HAVING A SEX DREAM ABOUT A FRIEND’S HOT EX, I…
AText them – the key word is ‘ex’ BMasturbate CLaugh it off DCringe
6IF A NEW PARTNER ASKS TO BLINDFOLDME IN THE BEDROOM, I…
ASubmit BAsk to be tied up as well CJust say no DDecline, but feel embarrassed
7THE BED PARTNER I MOST DESIRE IS...
ASomeone as adventurous as me BA lover of whips CCan’t I have more than one?
DThe person I’m in love with
How did you score?
Count up the number of As, Bs, Cs and Ds to see which personality you fall into.
MOSTLY As EXTROVERTED
You’re driven to seek excitement and novelty, and are open to trying new things. ‘Having an extroverted personality also means that you’re likely to be a great communicator, which is usually one of the biggest challenges people come up against,’ says psychosexual therapist Kate Moyle at LELO.
But be aware, your partner may not be as extroverted as you are, so it’s important you listen to what they want as well. ‘Being too demanding sexually is not a healthy way to try and introduce something new to your partner – it ca
