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How to Have Sex at Your Parents' During Vacation (Hey, It's Your Time Off, Too)

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Heidi Raykeil on Nov 22, 2011 at 3:16PM

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How to Have Sex at Your Parents' During Vacation (Hey, It's Your Time Off, Too)

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Basements were made for make-outs and even though you haven’t used one for that reason in decades, there’s no reason not to start now. Tell your parents you want to show your mate your old photo albums and head downstairs. Get your hubby in the mood, by showing him your lack of underwear while still upstairs. It will make the sneaking off seem even more retro. "Knowing what your partner is [not] wearing under his or her clothes is a good reminder of sex," Herbenick says. "It redirects our minds and gets us thinking of sexier images of him or her, which can be a big turn on."