She'll Love To Hear This After Sex

Just because you've treated your girlfriend to a good time in the sack doesn't mean your job is done (sorry, guys!). While basking in the afterglow, engaging her in some thoughtful pillow talk will benefit both of you… and it won't take a ton of effort. Guys, try these sexy phrases on your girlfriend.

'That was amazing.'

You know the session was great, and deep down, she knows it too. Still, she wants to hear you say just how unbelievable it was. 'Women feel performance anxiety too, so she needs reassurance that she's skilled in bed,' explains sexologist Dr Gabrielle Morrissey. 'The more positive feedback she gets from you, the more sexually confident and enthusiastic she'll be in the future.'

'Wow, your body is so sexy.'

While singing her praises, play up her hotness as well. 'It's always a good idea to let your girlfriend know how sexy you think she is, but it's especially important after intercourse,' says sex columnist Josey Vogels, author of Bedside Manners (HarperCollins Publishers Ltd). 'Intercourse can cause a woman to feel vulnerable and exposed, so praising her beautiful stomach or bum will boost her confidence and make her feel more comfortable naked.'

'How are you doing?'

Okay, it's obvious that you guys can't stand those probing, penny-for-your-thoughts questions. That's why she'll be very impressed if you turn the tables - even if it's just for half a minute. 'After sex, she feels more bonded to you, so checking in with her feeds her need to connect,' explains Vogels. 'When you instigate the dialogue, it shows that you really care about her as a person, not just about getting it on.'

'So, uh, what's your name again?'

We know what you're thinking: Are you people crazy? But hear us out. Clearly you don't want to use this line on a girl you just met, but if you bust it out on a woman who you've been with for a while, she'll get a good laugh.

'Sex is supposed to be fun, not something to take seriously all the time,' says Morrissey. 'By making a silly joke after sex, you're bringing playfulness and humour into your lust life.' Not only will your wisecrack lighten the mood, but it also will make you feel more bonded because it shows you can get intensely sexual, then truly let loose together.