You’re definitely the hottest of your group

Although women tend to travel in groups at nightclubs and bars for general moral support and protection, don’t think for one solitary second that they’re not silently competing against one another. Perhaps they’re not literally clawing each other’s eyes out over one particular guy, but when you go out of your way to place her above her peers, she’ll lap it up like a starving kitten at a saucer of fresh milk. Many men don’t realize that women compare themselves to their friends far more often than guys do, which means such a compliment elevates the girl’s self-esteem. It’s not so much about her own vision of herself; it’s in how she appears to others, and when a man says “You’re definitely the hottest of your group,” she suddenly feels as if she has the physical edge. She won’t be overlooked when the night is over. She’ll be the one beating the guys off with a stick.

Lingerie Trends 2009

As the year comes to a close, what trends are emerging for spring? Well, at Mio we’re happy to say that lingerie is emerging as a key player in the ‘look’ of the season. So much so in fact that Refinery29 took it upon themselves to supply readers with a list of bras and corsets which ‘will definitely make your dress-up routine a little more interesting’.

Cut-Away Swimwear / Bikinis

Cut away clothes pieces are a major trend of 2009 and much like the one shoulder trend, it's a style being applied to bikinis and swimwear. Infrequently demure, this really is one bikini trend that screams 'sex'!

Do women check out guys' bodies and/or think about sex at the gym

Mostly, I toss cursory glances at both men and women to see who's buff, who's not and how I compare. But it's kind of hard to just stare at someone without looking like a freak. That said, the other day I was running on a treadmill across from a woman on a stairclimber, and I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was wearing a white shirt that you could see her nipples through, her eyes were closed and her mouth was half open. She was dripping with sweat. It was pretty erotic and I couldn't believe a crowd of guys hadn't formed around her to see the show. She didn't turn me on, exactly, but she did get my attention. Another time I saw a 70-year-old man's testicles because they were hanging out of his short shorts on the exercise bike. But that doesn't count because it was an accident.

Honestly, I don't go to the gym to ogle at men, but I will let my eyes linger on a particularly great bod. And if I'm thinking about sex, it's usually when I let my mind wander while I'm running, and then I'll drum up some amazing memory of sex with my boyfriend and replay every second in my head.

70% of women say - Let me have a chance to talk and relax first.

Only 22 per cent of the women we polled said they’d like your first move to be a spontaneous peck at the bar, at the restaurant, or even on your front steps. And “if you kiss me as soon as we walk in through the door, you’ll make me feel sleazy,” says one woman. Let the mood marinate for at least 15 minutes. “Treat her like a guest—offer her a drink and turn on some music or entertainment,” says Tiger. “You want the date vibes to transition naturally into hooking up.” While setting the mood, forgo the Sex Pistols for something mellow but passionate, such as Coldplay or U2. Researchers at Florida State University found that music can significantly decrease symptoms of stress; 54 per cent of women confirmed they’re charmed by the vanilla crooning of Mr Gwyneth Paltrow.

Women, influenced by an emphasis on breasts

Women, influenced by an emphasis on breasts in the media, tend to be dissatisfied with their chests, a new study from UCLA found. Men are less critical. Women happy with their breasts are 1.3 times more likely to undress in front of their partners.
Women unhappy with their breast size are 16 times more likely to hide their breasts during sex.