How to talk dirty without being totally awkward

Plus, the secret to long-lasting friendships No Images? Click here     I feel lucky that some of my closest friends are people I’ve known nearly my whole life: some I met in preschool, others in elementary and middle school. Those thirty- and twenty-year friendships are among the most important relationships in my life today; our rich history together means we know how to support one another in good times and bad. I’m so thankful for them! Maintaining a friendship for all those years takes work, though. We asked besties whose friendships have spanned anywhere from 15 to 57 years to share their how-we-met stories and the secrets to their lasting bonds. Here’s what the BFFs told us. Xo, Ashley Rockman   In case you missed it When done right, dirty talk can be very sexy. But it can also be awkward, particularly if you don’t know what to say or where to begin (see the above tweet). The truth is, talking dirty doesn’t have to be complicated. As sex columnist Dan Savage once said, the best sex talk is simple and straightforward: “Tell ’em what you’re going to do, tell ’em what you’re doing, tell ’em what you did.” If that’s not enough direction for you, we wrote a primer on how to talk dirty without being totally cheesy. It even includes a list of lines you can use in a pinch. You’re welcome!       #TBT Seeing your spouse-to-be for the first time on your wedding day is a moment that is filled with emotion, whether it’s walking down the aisle at the ceremony or during a “first look” photoshoot. We asked grooms to share what was going through their minds during that beautiful moment. These are their heart-felt replies. Links we love: Here's How To Make Missionary Sex Anything But Boring 33 Award-Winning Wedding Photos So Striking, They'll Draw You In How To Have A Friends-With-Benefits Relationship That Isn’t A Mess    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group.  On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe