The Art Of Successful Sexting

Good sexting is so much more than cliches (like a kinky picture). It’s about building anticipation. That means witty wordplay, a great imagination, and knowing what turns him on. Play it right, and you’ll up the naughty factor in your relationship. Now who doesn’t want that?

- Chloe Tan

I once tried to turn up the heat with a guy I was dating. He was on a two-week-long trip to Europe, and I wanted to stay on his radar. Several saucy texts later, he replied: “Um. I don’t think this is the best time to do this. I’m in a museum.” Not to be deterred, I coyly texted back: “What’s wrong with that? Aren’t museums filled with paintings of naked women to get you in the mood?”

His reply came almost immediately. “No. I’m in a war museum.”

Total buzzkill. But I picked up an important life lesson – always ask your partner where they are and what they’re doing before unleashing a sext.

Unfortunate timing aside, sexting is a great way for me and my partner to communicate, and a reminder of the sexual chemistry we have. Plus, it’s useful if you can’t see your man as often as you would like, or if you want to open up a conversation about your sex life.