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Niche : Bisexual

The HSAB on 'Bisexual': Quite simply, a bisexual is anyone who enjoys sex with both men and women. There are innumerable variations on bisexuality, though, that make it even more complex than it may seem on the surface. For example, some people may choose only to have same-sex partners and may, to all appearances, live as a gay person; yet, privately, they may still occasionally desire or have sexual encounters with members of the opposite sex. The reverse is equally true: there are vast numbers of people who have chosen to lead a straight, heterosexual life but who desire and even may pursue same-sex relationships. The common myths that bisexuals are "confused" or that they are gay people who can't quite make up their minds are both biased and false. Bisexuality is not the result of confusion but of a natural receptivity to the sensuality of both sexes. Bisexuals who embrace their ability to eroticize both male and female may form multiple relationships so they can satisfy all their needs.

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Niche : Amateur

The HSAB on 'Amateurs': As exciting as it can be to see professional porn actors in videos or photo stills, many people prefer so-called "amateurs"--regular men and women who capture their sexual exploits on film. Amateur videos and stills often show ordinary-looking people in realistic settings engaged in explicit actual activities. Indeed, more often than not, they have set up the cameras in their own homes. Amateurs action is more spontaneous and appeals to viewers who want to see real people having genuine sexual adventures as opposed to actors playing scripted roles. Amateur videos feature people who know and are turned on by each other, which can drive up the sexual intensity several notches. Some viewers particularly like seeing average-looking bodies, flaws and all, because they feel it's more likely they could have sex with these people than with the cosmetically-enhanced, air-brushed models in skin magazines.

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Niche : Anal

The HSAB on 'Anal Action (straight)': You'd be surprised at the number of heterosexual couples who have added anal sex to their bedroom repertoire. And the pleasure is not just the man's--because the anus is so sensitive, some women can have orgasms from the pelvic contractions combined with the excitement of anal play. Doggie style anal intercourse also leaves room for either partner to stimulate the clitoris with a hand during thrusting. Always remember to communicate with your partner about the speed and depth of your movements, and use lots of water-based lubricant to keep things smooth and easy.

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Niche : Asian

The HSAB on 'Asians': The allure of the exotic has always been strong. And the variety of cultures that are considered Asian is astonishing--from China to Japan to the Philippines, Cambodia to Vietnam to Laos--the customs and cultures are diverse. When you're speaking to someone of Asian descent, always remember, women are Asian, rugs are Oriental. As a group, Asian women tend to be highly educated and have high standards for their partners. Respect for family is high on the list of characteristics of potential suitors, along with hygiene, chivalry, and attentiveness.

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Niche : BBW

The HSAB on 'BBW': It's a proven fact that, sexually speaking, women of all sizes and shapes are considered beautiful and sensual. BBW stands for Big Beautiful Women--a category which includes women who are somewhat larger than average or especially buxom, and reaches right up into the heaviest limits. Although stick-thin models may fill the pages of magazines, in real life, people often prefer women who, as the old saying goes, "have a little meat on their bones." Big Beautiful Women have many admirers, for reasons as diverse as the admirers themselves. For some, it's the curves of flesh which delight them. They enjoy caressing and stroking each and every ripple of softness. Others love the feeling of being with a large woman. They may like feeling smaller and less powerful, or they may enjoy being with someone their own size. And still others are simply open-minded lovers who didn't seek out a BBW but who fell in love with the woman and didn't care about her size. BBWs and their partners may enjoy a special degree of sensuality in their intimacy. For love-making or other types of vaginal penetration, try the following technique. The BBW should lie flat on her back. Push pillows under the lower hips to get an extra lift. Move legs wide apart and keep them loosely bowed at the knees. This position will maximize the potential for deep penetration.

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Niche : BDSM

The HSAB on 'BDSM': Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadomasochism. Oh my! Those are a lot of terms for something we've all heard about: kinky sex. BDSM has become the popular way to refer to consensual adult sex that involves things like bondage, spanking, Master/slave relationships, fetishes, role-play, whips, chains, and even cross-dressing. The term was born on the Internet and as the Net has grown, so has the fascination with these sexual variations. Thousands of sites now serve millions of people who are curious about being tied up in bed, living as a sexual submissive, or indulging a kinky fantasy involving women in stilettos. Within the world of BDSM, the diversity is staggering. You will find everyone from married couples who occasionally enjoy spankings to body artists who experiment with ritual piercings and tattoos to loving partners who engage in the consensual use of restraints, such as handcuffs. While some BDSM involves intense sensation, BDSM is never about violence. Its primary emphasis is on gratification. BDSMers enjoy the adrenaline rush of pushing their physical and sometimes psychological limits in an atmosphere of trust and understanding. The key to happy, healthy BDSM is to know your own limits and to learn everything you can about how to live out your kinky fantasies safely.

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Niche : Babes

The HSAB on 'Babes': Women who get dolled up just for you--these are the babes we're talking about. Women with curvaceous bodies, large breasts and a radiant sensuality have been the object of men's desires since the beginning of time. Magazines geared to men feature babes, and popular movies all have at least one foxy babe starring in them. Many women enjoy the male gaze and make the effort to be certain they get what they desire--your appreciation and adoration.

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Niche : Big Tits

The HSAB on 'Big Tits': In a country where bigger is usually seen as better, it's no surprise that the U.S. obsession with breasts has transformed to a near fetish for buxom ladies. In U.S. culture, big breasts denote ripe, ready sexuality. Perhaps because women's genitals are so hidden and secret, sexual attention naturally focuses on the most visible characteristic of femininity. In the last several decades the worship of big tits has meant brisk business for plastic surgeons offering breast implants. More than one Hollywood actress has parlayed her pulchritudinous protrusions into a successful career. Big tits represent full-blooded female sexuality, and to the fetishists and others who love them, they are the sexiest part of a woman's body. Women with big breasts can, alas, face some physical problems, ranging from back problems (when the muscles have difficulty supporting the weight) and sagging (making proper support an absolute must), to potentially life-threatening complications as a result of incompetent plastic surgery or damage to implants.

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Niche : Black

The HSAB on 'Black': Many people fantasize about partners of a particular race, ethnicity, body type, or look. The ebony look, whether the women are African-American, African, South American or from a mixed background, has been the object of sexual interest since the beginning of time. The belief that ebony women are sexy and symbols of fertility persists today. The amazing diversity of black women is here to be celebrated--from light-skinned women to coffee-colored to deep, dark brown; from professionals to stay-at-home moms; from the simple to the glamorous.

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Niche : Blowjobs

The HSAB on 'Blowjobs': Throughout history, oral sex has had many names; in Indian culture it is called playing the flute, and the Chinese named it Sangara or swallowed up, to name two. There is no better way to become good at giving blowjobs than to practice. In addition to technique, enthusiasm counts as well. Both partners can get very turned on from oral sex--the receiver from the wonderful sensations and the giver from being in complete control of providing those wonderful sensations for a partner. To spit or swallow is a personal choice, although many men say that it is a very, very special thing to be with a partner who swallows their semen.

Niche : Bondage

The HSAB on 'Bondage (consenting)': Erotic bondage is one of the oldest and most popular types of sex play known to humanity. No matter how far back in human history you go, you can find references to using sexual restraint as a method of enhancing sexual excitement and improving orgasms. The Kama Sutra is one of the oldest documents which describes the joys of holding a partner down during sex. "Shibari" is the term for exotic Japanese bondage that places emphasis on the aesthetics of tying people up in artful ways that both restrict their movement and present a visual treat to the viewer. Consensual bondage is a way for couples to experience greater intimacy, since trust is so key. You can select from hundreds of different products to help you live out any fantasies you may have, from lightweight blindfolds (sleep masks) and easy-to-escape velcro cuffs; all the way to forged steel restraints, chastity belts, and large-scale equipment (such as racks, cages, and crosses), opened only by lock and key. As bondage fans have often noted, when the restraints go on, the inhibitions fly away. Consensual bondage (done for the sake of erotic pleasure) helps people overcome their inhibitions because they have no choice but to lie back and accept all the sensations that their partners will give them. For some, merely being tied up is the thrill. The drama, the eroticism, the helplessness, and the forced calm of bondage may play off one another and build into an intensely experienced inner journey.

Niche : Celebrity Looalikes

The HSAB on 'Celebrity Lookalikes': Every major movie star has a double. For the shots where there is no talking, or for the dangerous stunts, another paid actress takes over--walking the walk and talking the talk of the actual celeb. Sometimes, if you see one of the doubles in person on the set or on the street, you'd feel certain it was the celebrity herself. Celebrity look-alikes are often available for conferences, videos, award ceremonies, advertisements, and product launches. Being close to one of these women can make you feel like you're taking a walk on Hollywood Boulevard yourself.

Niche : CLose ups

The HSAB on 'Closeups': For some people the only thing sexier than a glimpse of something naughty is a long, lingering, up-close and personal gaze at the object of desire. Extreme close-ups of all the sexiest organs--penis, testicles, vagina, labia, clitoris, breasts, nipples, anus--will trigger strong reactions, sometimes positive and sometimes negative. It is a well-accepted fact that men are particularly inclined to be sexually aroused through their visual senses, but women may react just as intensely to visual stimuli. Depending on individual preferences, other types of closeup shots also have their fans. Some people love to see the looks on the faces of people who are turned on or about to climax; some get off on closeups of feet, legs, buttocks, and other tantalizing features of the human body.

Niche : Cock

The HSAB on 'Cock Worship': The penis is, without a doubt, the world's most popular sex organ. Or at least it is the organ most talked about, fantasized about, written about, and depicted in art. It is therefore no surprise that people see the penis as a mighty tower of masculine power and deserving of worship and adoration. Cock worship most commonly occurs in the context of a power relationship, where one person worships the partner's penis as symbolic of his overall masculinity and prowess. Cock worship, at its most technical, is a blow job. But technique makes all the difference. The act of cock worship implies a slow, sensual, respectful, profoundly sincere and loving manner of licking and sucking, often at the direction of the one being worshipped. If it occurs in the context of a BDSM relationship, the submissive is the worshipper and the dominant dictates the kind of sensations he wishes to receive.

Niche : Couples

The HSAB on 'Couples': One of the most natural behaviors known to humanity is the urge to form a couple and to be paired with another human for reproductive, social, and economic reasons. Most people seek the "yin" to their "yang" (or vice versa)--that one special "other" who completes their lives by providing love, sex, and companionship. Couples may form for purely romantic reasons, falling in love at first sight. They may be the slow outgrowth of a close friendship. They may be decided based on practical or economic reasons. Although we tend to think of couples as traditional relationships, the actual dynamics vary. Some couples stick with convention and maintain a vow of monogamy. But growing numbers of adults are experimenting with open relationships which allow some leeway for erotic encounters outside the primary relationship or which welcome an occasional third partner in the bedroom.

Niche : Cumdrinking

The HSAB on 'Cumdrinking': Although technically one could drink cum (the body fluid released from genitals during orgasm) from men or women, this term generally refers to ingesting male ejaculate. While women produce fluids, and some women may even appear to ejaculate fluid, it is the way in which male cum spurts from the penis which has inspired the notion of literally drinking the fluid, either directly from the penis or, in its more X-rated sense, from a vessel, such as a cup or a glass. To achieve this, the one providing the ejaculate will usually masturbate and catch the semen in the cup. There are any number of reasons why people find this sexy, from a genuine enthusiasm for tasting and ingesting cum to a way of sharing something deeply intimate.

Niche : Cumshots

The HSAB on 'Cumshots': There is an inherent thrill for many men (and women, too!) in watching their ejaculation as it is happening. It's something about the mystery of it all that makes watching sexy. Watching semen spurt gives a man information on how much ejaculate he is producing, how far his ejaculate can shoot, and confirmation that all systems are working properly. People can get turned on from aiming their ejaculate in various places as well--most commonly, on their partners' face or around their neck (pearl necklace), or elsewhere on their partners' bodies (bellies, back, etc.). Because the visual depiction of a cumshot literally captures the moment of peak pleasure and maximum sexual satisfaction, looking at cumshot imagery can be especially arousing for those who find that that visual stimuli helps enhance their sexuality.

Niche : Dildos

The HSAB on 'Dildos & Toys': Sex toys are a great way to add some spice to any couple's sex life. Dildos are designed for vaginal or anal insertion. They don't vibrate; in fact, they don't move at all unless you move them. What they do is fill the vagina or rectum, providing a sensation of fullness many people find pleasurable. Vibrators are another commonly used sex toy. You can use one with a partner or for solo sex. You can lie down, sit up, stand, kneel, or squat while using it. You can move the vibrator, or yourself, or both, or neither. Other sex toys include butt plugs, blindfolds, restraints, paddles, harnesses, and more.

Niche : Eat Pussy

The HSAB on 'Eat Pussy (straight)': Licking, kissing and otherwise orally embracing a woman's genitals is clinically known as cunnilingus. It's one of the most popular types of intimacy that couples share. According to a 1996 Cosmo survey, 90% of women secretly crave it from their men. The female genitalia are a natural source of fascination to heterosexual men--perhaps because of the intimate folds that remind people of flowers, perhaps because the little nooks and crannies suggest something mysterious and complex, and undoubtedly because the look, feel, and taste are instantly arousing. Of course, as arousing as a woman's genitals are to the straight man that comes in contact with them, it's the pleasure a woman derives from skillful play with her pussy that makes men particularly excited about performing oral sex. Being able to give a woman pleasure with their mouths and tongues can be as important to men as knowing they can please her with her cocks, and sometimes even more important. You will never need Viagra for your tongue. There is an art to eating pussy and some men pride themselves on their prowess with their tongues. Although the act is fundamentally safe, adults should always be aware of the risks of getting an STD. If you don't know your partner's sexual history, you should consider using a dental dam.

Niche : Facial

The HSAB on 'Facials': Sexually speaking, you wouldn't get this kind of facial at a day spa. A facial refers to the act of ejaculating semen onto a partner's face. The semen may be spread or rubbed into the skin, or it may be left to glisten in a small natural puddle. Ejaculating onto someone's face can be a form of sensuality, where both partners take pleasure in the warmth, smell or flavor of the ejaculate and enjoy playing with the sticky substance, rubbing it onto cheeks, lips, or even hair. Because the visual depiction of facial cumshots literally captures the moment of peak pleasure and maximum sexual satisfaction, and often captures the subject enjoying or luxuriating in the moment, excited to play a role in this intimate and playful sexual experience, looking at such imagery can be arousing for those who find that that visual stimuli helps enhance their sexuality.

Niche : Fetish

The HSAB on 'Fetish': In its simplest and most common usage, a fetish is an erotic fascination from something which may not, on the surface, seem erotic to other people. The clearest example would be a foot fetish: millions of men and women are aroused by feet and legs (from toes and insteps to calves and thighs), and many millions more by types of footwear (not just high heels, but boots, sandals, sneakers, pumps, and dozens of other styles). People may have fetishes for literally any object or any part of another person's body. The variety of fetishes is virtually limitless and so are the degrees. At one extreme are fetishists who cannot achieve orgasm unless their fetish object is present. At the other are the vast majority of adults who may enjoy the smell of leather or get turned on if their partner dons sexy footwear, or lingerie or something made of rubber, but who could just as easily do without the extra stimulation. Most self-avowed fetishists fall in the middle of the range: their fetish profoundly heightens their pleasure but they can climax even when it does not play a role in the encounter. Fetishes cannot be cured. They are largely harmless, normal expressions of sexual identity.

Niche : Great Asses

The HSAB on 'Great Asses': Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder, most people will agree that a truly great posterior possesses certain universal characteristics. First, a great ass will be firm. It may be large and curvy; it may be small and tight; it may even bubble out and form a shelf. But firmness is definitely a trait that all great asses share. Another commonality among great asses is that they have a definite shape. The preferred shape is rounded--whether that means a small peach or a ripe watermelon is a matter of personal preference. Flat behinds are considered less sexy, sagging ones are derided, and many a plastic surgeon is making a good living improving flat or saggy bottoms through butt implants. What makes asses so sexy in the first place is their proximity to the genitals. For those who enjoy anal sex and other types of ass-play, a beautiful tushie is a joy to behold--and to kiss, lick, caress and spank.

Niche : Great Assholes

The HSAB on 'Great Assholes': The anus is as forbidden and shameful to some as it is exciting and sensual to others. We are raised with cultural taboos about the anus that make adults shy about touching or looking at that part of their lover's body. But for sexual gourmets, the anus is another erotic territory to explore. The puckered ring of skin is suggestive and inviting, and lovers may get incredibly turned on by touching, teasing, kissing and fingering an asshole. Relaxation is key and it's important that the sphincter be relaxed enough to be gently stretched. The pleasurable sensations of anal stimulation are identical in women and men; however, men may experience more pleasure during deep penetration if the prostate gland is stimulated. The sensitive tissue of the anus is vulnerable to tearing so it's crucial to be gentle. Use lots of lubricant if you plan to penetrate and, if you don't know your partner, make sure to use protection (a condom or a latex glove for manual penetration).

Niche : Great Blondes

The HSAB on 'Great Blondes': Whoever said blondes had more fun had it right! Blondes have been in demand throughout history: Roman women used to lighten their hair with quicklime, old wine, and wood ash because they were jealous of the light-haired women their husbands brought back from battle in Germany. Many people think the original blondes were from Scandinavia. Guess again. Archeologists have found 3,000-year-old mummies of blonde women in China. And our most famous blonde--Marilyn Monroe--was not actually blonde at all. Her natural hair was light brown, although the platinum blonde certainly helped to make her famous.

Niche : Great Redheads

The HSAB on 'Great Redheads': Red hair is found mostly in Northwest Europe, and there are many more redheads in Ireland and Scotland than anywhere else--almost 10 percent of Scots have red hair! According to the most recent estimates, the first red hair sprouted just 20,000 years ago. Famous redheads have strong, fiery characters; think of Cleopatra, Florence Nightingale and Bette Davis. And recent research has shown that redheaded women have a gene that makes them better at coping with pain than blondes or brunettes. So, while it's said that blondes have more fun, redheads have the edge when the going gets tough.

Niche : Groupsex

The HSAB on 'Group Sex': It may take two to tango, but if you're hoping to change partners, you will have to invite your friends. Group sex is the general term for any consensual adult gathering where sex will be taking place. Group sex could take the form of an orgy, where everyone gets naked and freely makes love with as many different people as possible. It could be more structured, where couples pair off but make love alongside other couples. Group sex could involve as few as four people or as many people as you can squeeze into your apartment. The etiquette is usually established up-front. Some groups set rules on safe sex, what kind of activity may or may not take place, and other guidelines to ensure that everyone will have a healthy fun time. Group sex can also occur spontaneously, particularly among uninhibited hedonists. The best advice for all sexually active adults is always to be prepared (carry condoms) so that you can indulge your fantasies without compromising your health. (Since this service requires that adults engaged in sexual activity with one or more adults be involved in committed relationships with those adults, you may or may not observe condom use in this content category).

Niche : Interracial

The HSAB on 'Interracial': Interracial couples are becoming commonplace on TV and in the movies. Hot young interracial couples are also taking it public in-the-flesh--many actors and actresses, directors and producers, musicians, athletes and even hip hop DJs are interracially involved. Interracial marriages now number 1.5 million in the U.S. Among Asians and Latinos, almost 30 percent marry outside their ethnic group. Despite the stereotypes, it's easy to see why people might find someone of another background sexy--the lure of the exotic, the different, and the mysterious has always been a driving force in the bedroom.

Niche : Indian Hindu

The HSAB on 'Indian/Hindu': As the birthplace of four major religions, India is rightfully known as the land of spirituality and philosophy. Almost 81% of Indians are Hindu. The Kama Sutra was written almost 2000 years ago in India. Considered one of the oldest sex manuals, the Kama Sutra describes the practices, rituals, and lore of the erotic (kama). The Kama Sutra is a true book of sexual etiquette, from how to bathe before meeting a lover to how lovers should entertain each other after making love, taking you back to a time when sexuality was an integral part of life and a road to spiritual bliss.

Niche : Latina

The HSAB on 'Latin': Latin culture is passionate about music, politics, love, art, and religion. The passion is so pervasive in everyday life, it's easy to see why Latin people are considered so seductive. There are approximately 22 million Latinas living in the U.S.--Mexican, Guatemalan, Cuban, Nicaraguan, Brazilian, etc. They may be recent immigrants, or their families may have been here for generations. To be in a relationship, a Latina woman does not have to be subservient to what is considered macho. Latina women can be sexy, independent, successful and strong, holding their own weight as part of a modern-day couple.

Niche : Leather

The HSAB on 'Leather': The wearing of hides is as old as mankind. In the 20th century, however, leather transformed from its primary use as a tough, practical garment to protect the skin to a fashion statement. Although it is still used, most notably by bikers and cowboys, to protect them from abrasions in their rough and tumble lives, the vast majority of leather-wearers these day enjoy the beauty of leather as much as its functionality. Leather is sexy! So sexy that people may have a fetish for leather, and feel physically aroused by the smell, taste, and feel of it against their skin. If you've ever walked past a leather shop at the mall and stopped to inhale the sweet smell of tanned hides, you know there is something about that musky aroma that instinctively appeals to the senses. Leather fetishes can be specific to garments, gloves, boots or shoes; some people are aroused by adult toys made of leather, including whips, crops, restraints and gags.

Niche : Lesbians

The HSAB on 'Lesbians': Women loving women can be a very beautiful thing. Lesbian love may be described as a joining of two truly kindred souls who feel matched and compatible in every way: spiritually, psychologically and physically. Lesbian sex is as pleasurable as straight or gay male sex; for lesbians, woman-on-woman sex is in fact the true path to sexual ecstasy. If they have had experience with members of the opposite sex, they may discover that being with a woman is not only sexually thrilling but that they feel a kind of connectedness that gives them a complete emotional fulfillment they never felt with a man. Some lesbians choose only slow, tender, sensual sex acts, including oral sex, fingering, rubbing genitals or nipples together. Others include deep penetration, with fingers, hands, or sex-toys (such as dildos), both vaginally and anally. Some lesbians are bisexual; some lesbians are kinky and do BDSM together; some enjoy group sex; but the vast majority of all people (gay, lesbian or straight) tend to prefer conventional, sensual, monogamous intimacy.

Niche : Lingerie

The HSAB on 'Lingerie': Frilly things, lacy things, satin and silk things--lingerie is now available in so many styles and fabrics that one might think the whole country has a lingerie fetish. The wildly popular underwear company, Victoria's Secret, has further boosted the business of sexy little brassieres, barely-there panties, girdles, corsets, peignoirs, and a plethora of other evanescent creations designed to start a fire in the boudoir. For some people, the thrill of lingerie is all about seeing their lover wear it. A lingerie-clad body may seem sexier than a completely nude one because the lingerie hides the naughty bits, and provides a visual tease ("what is hiding behind that snip of lace?!"). Some people adore wearing sexy lingerie. It may make them feel naughty or it may spike their sex drive and make them feel devastatingly sexed up. Or they may love the way that the soft and frothy fabrics feel against their skin.

Niche : Masturbation

The HSAB on 'Masturbation': Solo sex is one of the most normal and common forms of sex in the world. Starting in adolescence, most people begin to explore the erotic potentials of their bodies, and it is typical for boys and girls to begin masturbating in their early or mid teens. While inhibition or moral issues may prevent some people from these experiments, masturbation is actually a healthful activity for the human organism. Aside from the fact that is the single safest type of sex, orgasms play an important role in regulating the body: they reduce stress, relieve tension, stimulate endorphins and other helpful brain chemicals, and are beneficial to the basic health of our reproductive systems. Masturbation techniques and preferences range from individual to individual, as does frequency. As long as it is not interfering with one's ability to function at work, at home or in society, frequent masturbation is a harmless way to experience pleasure and relieve stress.

Niche : Mature

The HSAB on 'Mature/Older': Although youth culture seems to dominate in movies and on TV, in real life many adults have a marked preference for older partners. Whether it's someone just a few years older or a true May/December relationship, there are myriad reasons why someone older has strong sex appeal. Older partners may be wiser--they may be more mature, more stable and more self-sufficient; they are more comfortable with themselves physically and more forgiving of others. In bed, they can offer a level of experience and understanding that a young lover may crave but not yet possess. In some cases, an older partner is a safe authority figure, someone who may be depended on for loving kindness. While older partners may operate at a slightly slower speed in bed, they are just as likely to be exciting, satisfying partners as the young, and often even better lovers because they know what they are doing and tend to be less inhibited about doing it.

Niche : Muscles

The HSAB on 'Muscles': Among the many different forms of physical beauty, the muscular physique has always been the subject of classical sculpture and an object of adoration. Athletes and body-builders alike have huge coteries of worshipful admirers not only because of the feats of strength and endurance they can accomplish (which may be turn-ons in themselves) but because of their exquisitely honed musculature. People with great muscles are as awe-inspiring as they are sexy. Powerful, sculpted builds immediately evoke a sense that the person is biologically superior and indomitable. Muscular people are visually exciting as well. They are intensely appealing to those who love feeling smaller or weaker than their lovers in bed. They are equally appealing to lovers of the human form who find nothing sexier than bulging, rippling muscles and who see their muscled partners as living works of art.

Niche : Petite Girls

The HSAB on 'Petite Girls': To many people, a petite woman is the epitome of femininity: her small hands and tiny feet are a giant turn-on to many people. Their small size may suggest fragility and delicacy, attributes that many people find very erotic in a woman. A petite girl is not necessarily very short: she may be small-boned, slim-hipped, small-breasted, slender-waisted, or any combination of traits that result in a picture of cute petiteness that make people want to hold and cuddle her. Lovers who are aroused by feeling they can literally sweep their partners off their feet are irresistibly attracted to petite girls. Sexually dominant partners may particularly enjoy the feeling that a petite lover is physically easier to control and position during love-making. But just as many people love the idea of a petite woman with a strong personality who demonstrates surprising strength and sexual stamina for her diminutive size.

Niche : Piercings

The HSAB on 'Piercings': The popularity of body piercings has boomed since the 1990s. At its very earliest beginnings in this culture, body piercings were practiced by a very small group of sex radicals and spiritual voyagers. They explored primitive and tribal body arts and rituals, including piercings to genitalia, nipples, ears, and noses, as well as endurance rituals. Piercings are now so hip you can get one at the mall and it's not uncommon to see high schoolers with rings sprouting from their faces and their belly-buttons, or with studs in their tongues. Permanent piercings refer to holes in which jewelry is placed so the skin will heal around the jewelry, and the piercing will remain available for future jewelry changes. Literally any area of the body can, technically, be pierced but the healing process varies in success depending on the spot. Professional piercers will inform you of the difficulty and expected recovery involved in any piercing you may wish to undergo.

Niche : Porn Stars

The HSAB on 'Porn Stars': Once derided as people who couldn't get "legitimate" work, the actors and actresses who work in the porn industry are gaining acceptance as serious, hard-working professionals. Some porn stars successfully transition into Hollywood stardom. Other pioneers are transforming the look and attitude of adult movies. The hopelessly poor quality 16mm reels of the pre-1970s have evolved into slick, high production-value movies and videos. Adult videos are an increasingly popular form of home entertainment for singles and couples alike. The variety of players, and the sex acts they perform, is virtually limitless. As the industry has grown, so too has the quality of the stars themselves. Handsome, well-endowed men and beautiful, shapely women, often in sexy or sophisticated settings, titillate the viewers with their uninhibited erotic antics and sexual virtuosity. The sexiest stars often have devoted fans that faithfully see each and every movie they make.

Niche : Pregnant

The HSAB on 'Pregnant': Pregnancy brings a baby but it also effects several physical transformations to the pregnant woman which people may find beautiful, earthy, and erotic. For those who love the look of a woman who is carrying a child, the changes are magical. The woman's skin may seem especially radiant; her body will feel warmer to the touch; her breasts will fill with milk and grow larger; her hips will widen; and, overall, she will appear to be at her most feminine and most maternal, yet precious and slightly fragile because of the new life she is carrying. A healthy pregnant woman can enjoy an active sex life unless it becomes physically uncomfortable for her. Missionary position intercourse must be gentle in late term to avoid potential pressure on the baby. Oral and manual stimulation are fine throughout pregnancy.

Niche : Rimming

The HSAB on 'Rimming': The anus is at once a taboo territory and a source of profound erotic pleasure. Hidden by our buttocks, and considered the single most intimate part of the human body, the anal area may be twice as exciting to lovers who seek freedom from all inhibitions. Lovers may get incredibly turned on by giving or receiving a range of sensations to the sensitive tissue around the rectum, including kissing and licking. Rimming is the act of licking an anus for mutual erotic pleasure. It may be a sacred act of sexual subservience or worship; or it may be a purely hedonistic thrill. Rimming can be a safe and loving act but anal health and cleanliness (freshly washed is best) are absolute musts to avoid the risk of infections or disease.

NIce : Shaved

The HSAB on 'Shaved': There is something about the look and feel of smooth, hairless skin that drives many men and women simply wild. Although we seldom think about skin as an important component in sex and reproduction, if you think about it you will realize that sex could not occur without skin and that, in fact, almost all the pleasure we derive from sexual contact can be credited to skin. For some people, hair is both a visual and tactile distraction. Hair is a barrier to the skin underneath, reducing sensation. People may choose to shave their pubic hair or other areas to improve their sensitivity to erotic sensation. Or their partners may prefer them shaved, whether for the look, the feel, or the power of seeing their lover fully naked, without any hair to shield their private parts. Some lovers like to do the shaving together: the warm suds and the incredible intimacy of the act can be incredibly exciting.

Niche : Shemales

The HSAB on 'Shemale': A shemale (also known as a chick-with-dick or a transsexual) is, in clinical terms, a hermaphrodite--someone with the secondary characteristics of both sexes. While a true hermaphrodite has both a male and female reproductive system, "shemale" generally refers to a biological male who has shapely female breasts. The breasts may be implants but more often are the result of hormone injections by a medical doctor. These injections are usually, but not always, a stage of preparation for sexual reassignment surgery (i.e. a sex change operation). For a variety of reasons, both financial and psychological, some transsexuals prefer not to complete the process of transformation but to live as shemales--dressing and acting as women while still retaining their male organs. People (straight, gay and bisexual) find shemales mysterious and exciting; some have a passionate fetish for these exotic creatures.

Niche : Spanking

The HSAB on 'Spanking': One of the most common consensual adult kinks is erotic spanking. While some may associate spanking with unpleasant punishment, many more have discovered that slapping their lover's buttocks, either before or during sex, enhances the passion for both. For sensation-lovers, the stinging slap followed by the spreading warmth to the area being spanked is incredibly sensual. Since the buttocks are so close to the genitals, the spanking may also send vibrations and body heat into those areas. Some adults enjoy role-playing with their spanking, and act out scenarios where one partner is at the mercy of the other and subject to their will. Professor/coed and boss/employee scenarios are some of the roles adults play. Over-the-knee (OTK) spanking, by hand or using a paddle, is probably the single most popular position.

Niche : Teens

The HSAB on 'Teens (18+)': There is nothing that can be said about the beauty of youth that has not already been expressed by poets. The freshness of young skin, the vibrant glow of health, the wonderfully smooth and limber bodies, as well as the aura of innocence and trust, all combine to make men and women over 18 highly desirable sex partners. For some adults, relationships with younger lovers are like drinking from the fountain of youth. It awakens their libido and permits them to indulge in types of pleasures they haven't enjoyed since they were that age. Others may prefer only to fantasize about 18+ lovers because they don't feel such relationships are appropriate in real life. However, they enjoy harmlessly indulging their fantasies about barely-legal partners, turned on by the uninhibited joy that we all associate with youth.

Niche : Threesomes

The HSAB on 'Threesomes': It may take two to tango, but a threesome can be gleesome if you like to explore new dances. A three-way relationship (also known as a "ménage a trois"--pronounced men-ahzh ah twa) usually implies an established couple plus an added partner who is invited to join them in bed (and sometimes in life, if they commit to a three-way marriage). Threesomes may involve two men and a woman, two women and a man, three women or three men. Some couples pre-determine their individual limits: for example, only one partner of the couple may have sex with the invited partner, while the other member of the couple watches. This may especially be true in heterosexual threesomes if one member of the couple has bisexual interests and the other does not.

Niche : Tiny Tits

The HSAB on 'Tiny Tits': Although our society seems to place a premium on big breasts, the fact is that breast beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, and what one person may call flat-chested another may call wildly sexy. Many, many people find very small breasts to be far more exquisitely sweet and feminine than big ones. To a true tiny tit lover, a large breast may be downright unattractive. They may instead be turned on by women who are petite overall, with small breasts that are proportionate to their tiny physiques. Or they may simply have a preference for tiny breasts on a normal or even large woman. They may love teasing and sucking on a tiny breast or fitting it completely into their mouths. They also may have a preference for the shape of the breast. Some people love small breasts that are virtually all nipple; others are delighted by tiny nipples that are every bit as delicate as the breast itself.