If you are involved in a dating situation that is becoming more intimate in nature, there are a few things you want to keep in mind. This is a crucial time, and if you break the rules or guidelines you may find yourself back at the drawing board starting from scratch. Here are a few things to help you out.

Follow Their Lead

Always allow your partner enough space. This shows respect and will go a lot further than if you push them. This is especially true if you are a man. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t attempt to make a move, but it means you need to pause afterwards to assess the situation. If you get too pushy you will find yourself getting pushed right out the door.

Be Prepared

There is nothing worse than being on a date, it goes to an intimate level, and neither person is prepared with condoms. There is nothing wrong with carrying a couple condoms with you. Even women can do this without causing embarrassment. It’s much less embarrassing to have one fall out of your purse than to not have one when you need one. Carrying them also doesn’t mean you’re a slut, it just means you’re smart.

Setting Expectations

Don’t expect each and every encounter to be spectacular. We all have off days. As long as you have a sense of humor about it, even a not so great tryst can lead to further dates. Just relax and be yourself, let things happen naturally.