A man tells women everywhere how to be good in bed.

Sex is a learned skill. So, the more you do it, the better you’ll get at it, right? Wrong.

As the famous Vince Lombardi quote goes, “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.”

This universal truth is so important when it comes to sex, because it’s a topic that can sometimes be a sensitive subject between you and your partner. Your partner might be hesitant to ask for what they need in the bedroom because they’re worried about hurting your feelings.

Sex can be awkward no matter how much experience you have.

As a result, you're just further ingraining bad habits instead of correcting them. But luckily for you, I'm not invested in your feelings.

Here's what you might need to hear about your performance in the bedroom, but aren't.

Nothing's worse than a partner who just lays there, seemingly disinterested. Show enthusiasm, be vocal, and move with the action. Otherwise, you're just a slightly warmer blow-up doll.

The guy is generally expected to be the aggressor/dominant one in a sexual encounter. Turning this around on him is an exciting way to keep him on his toes and even help him out if he's tired.

Channel your inner Samantha.

So, your legs are a little scruffy, you haven't cleaned up down there, and you don't smell like you just came out of The Body Shop. Trust us, we'll get over it. As long as you practice good, basic hygiene, it's not imperative that you be pristine at all times. We're realistic.

Don't let us waste five minutes doing something that's not working for anybody. Sex isn't the time to be shy and polite. Tell us what's working or what you need, and everyone will be happier.

Don't take it personally if we're not feeling what you're doing and ask to try something else. That thing your ex really loved may do nothing for us. Everybody's different.

Not all guys find this a turn on...

There are so many factors that can cause this to happen, but it's almost never because you're not attractive enough or good enough in bed. There's a cultural stereotype that all dudes love sex 100 percent of the time with anyone, always. Maybe we're not in the mood, are stressed, lacking an emotional connection, or so many other things. Don't beat yourself up.

So much of the fun of sex is in the mind. A lot of it is about the buildup and anticipation. Just as you need foreplay to fully enjoy the experience, so do we.

This is another symptom of the belief that guys are just cavemen looking to score. Romance, seduction, and the emotional aspects of sex work on us, too.

Bring all the romance.

With all that being said, sometimes there's nothing you can do.

Especially if they're something physically aggressive. We're not just going to jump out on a limb and guess whether you liked to be choked or if that's going to get us sent to jail. If you want to get what you want, you have to ask for it.

The sexiest move in the bedroom is enthusiasm, period.

Sex may not be on our mind until you put it there. If you're in the mood, but he's not acting, go for it.

If you could describe any act you're partaking in as "dutiful" or "half-hearted," then he's not enjoying it.

Many women can be self-conscious about this, but I've never heard any man bringing it up as an issue.

Don't take it personally. It's a huge risk to take. We bear the brunt of the sacrifice in having to wear a condom anyway.

They're desensitising. If he's taking too long, be prepared to finish things by other means. More foreplay can also help.

They can be tricky.

We could use a breather every now and then. It really helps when you go on top or otherwise take control for a spell.

Considering what we just did, don't worry about it.

Particularly of concern after oral. Be gentle!

Somehow, some women still don't know this. UTIs are real, ladies!

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This post originally appeared on YourTango.

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