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When you wake up together for the first time, there's a lot to deal with--morning-breath paranoia, the realization that you're buck naked together in the harsh light of day, and of course, the obvious issue of what your newly consummated status will be. Make things go just a little smoother by following this advice.
Don't Stay Too Long
Not to be harsh, but just because he had sex with you doesn't mean he's ready to be attached at the hip for the day. Just ask Bo *, 29: "I was dating this girl who wanted to hang out the next morning, but after only a couple of hours with her, I realized I wasn't ready to be that close. I had to make up an excuse about meeting friends so she would bolt." To leave him wanting more, skip out after coffee but before breakfast, explaining that you already have brunch plans.
Resist Saying "Oh, I Never Do This"
Maybe you slept with him a little sooner than you wanted to, but guess what? He's not buying the innocent act, even if it's true. "I've gotten 'This is sooo not like me,' so many times that I've stopped believing it," says Harlan, 29. Besides, rationalizing why you hopped in the sack ...