6 Kinds of Sex Every Couple Needs.

Rotate this medley of lovemaking modes through your bedroom repertoire for the ultimate between-the-sheets satisfaction.

* There's nothing more mind-blowing, body-tingling, and all-out exhilarating than new, locked-in-lust lovemaking. But once you settle into cozy couplehood, it's easy to slip into an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mind-set and stick to your tried-and-true sexual mode. But why Limit your carnal cravings to standard fare when there's a whole sensual smorgasbord to sample? "Mixing up your sex routine brings mystery and excitement to your love life, two qualities that keep things fresh in the bedroom," claims Deb Levine, sex educator and author of The Joy of Cybersex. "It also deepens your couple connection." So be adventurous--dabble in the following randy-dandy, delicious, do-it-yourself nooky styles and you and your guy will be rockin' the house again in no time.

Take-Your-Sweet-Time Sex

It's only natural to become swept up in a can't-wait-to-orgasm whirlwind when you're bumping and grinding your way to ecstasy at a breakneck pace. But taking your time to languish in supersensory soulful lovemaking can be a rhapsodic revelation...and a relationship booster. With sensual sex, it's not where you and your guy are going but the process that gets you there. "When you slow down and try to keep your orgasm at bay, you're focused on exploring every inch of each other's bodies and savoring your time together," says Levine.

The emotional benefits are long-lasting too. "Knowing that he cares enough to lavish his love on you for hours, that you're his number one priority, builds confidence and security," says Levine. "Plus, your bond in general will feel more intimate because you've made the bedroom a place for enjoying each other, not just sexual sensations." Louisa [*], 30, completely understands: "I love it when my boyfriend controls himself enough to slowdown and just touch," she says. "When he's staring into my eyes and taking the time to graze his hand over every part of me, I know that it's not just about the sex. It's about us."

Kinky-Lite Sex

Whether it's trying out a new toy or dressing up as a fantasy figure, pushing the erotic envelope makes in-the-sack action thrilling. And stepping into unexpected, unusual situations lets you see your partner in a new light. "Adventurous sex keeps your love life fresh because it's continually changing and it allows you to be creative and spontaneous in bed," says Chicago sex therapist Jennifer Knopf, Ph.D. That little edge can make your out-of-the-bedroom rendezvous more exciting too.