A man whispering into his girlfriend's ear is surprised to find her sighing in ecstasy... the girlfriend is equally surprised when the man becomes excited as she touches him. These two unsuspecting lovers have now entered a special zone. You may have heard the quip about women having dozens of places on their bodies that cause excitement when touched, while men have just that one. The truth is, most men, as well as women, can become excited when their partner pays attention to certain special spots beyond the obvious ones. You may not even know yourself where these spots are, but that's OK, because that just makes finding them all the more fun for both of you.

The key lies in the stimulation of the major and minor zones. When these areas are stimulated in the right way, they trigger the most amazing feelings. You are probably aware of the major zones. Believe us, it's worth taking the time to discover the more secret and mysterious pleasure zones on your partner's body. It is important to think of your lover's body as a complete and integrated organism, of which every inch is worthy of loving attention and caresses, rather than a map where specific areas are singled out.

The body's pleasure areas differ from one person to another, so the best way to discover the most susceptible places on your partner's body is with experimentation, when you can lovingly, teasingly and sensitively explore each other from top to toe. Do not be afraid to ask how and where your lover most likes to be touched, and what kind of stimulation brings the greatest thrill. You should also try to learn more about your own body's responses, for this can be a changing and ongoing process of discovery. Touch games and massage techniques are also excellent ways to become familiar with one another's physical needs and responses. And regular affectionate stimulation of the skin will heighten its reactions.

Men DO Have More Than One 

If it seems your male lover only has one zone, it is probably just because no one has ever bothered searching for more. Take the time to explore his body and you will most likely discover several areas that you can manipulate to really turn him on. (Related article:  A woman's kissing experience)

His Head. That is, the head that is attached to his neck. Unless he has this thing about his hair always being perfectly in place, he probably loves having his head massaged and fingers run through his hair. There's a biological reason for this: endorphins, or pleasure hormones, are released when the scalp is massaged. 

His Ear Lobes. Kiss them and just look what happens. Hint: Don't slobber all over his ears. Make it subtle. You might try whispering or blowing into his ear canal, also. The warm air can be very comforting. 

His Lips. Don't just kiss his lips - devour them! Experiment and find out just how serious of a zone lips can be. 

His Neck. This time when you're making out, try necking - literally! Kiss and lick the area under his jawbone and around his Adam's Apple. Alternate back and forth between his neck and his lips. He'll love you for it. 

His Back. Women tend to love men's muscular backs, but they also tend to ignore them. Admit it, you're the one who always gets the back massages. Turn him around and turn the tables. Knead his back and shoulder muscles with your hands and kiss and lick up and down his spine. 

His Feet. All zones are highly individual, but this one truly depends on the person's view of feet. Many people find the whole idea disgusting. But some men adore the special attention of a foot massage and get excited, probably because it is kind of a taboo area. You'll never know unless you ask...

His privates. Of course. 

Women DO Have Many

Compared to men, women tend to be more aware of their own zones. This may be because they insist on their partners exploring their bodies. But, if you're a man who never realized that women have more body parts, or if you are a woman who has never been given special attention in other areas, you may be surprised how many zones women can actually have. 

Her Head. Again, endorphins are released when her scalp is massaged. Great ways to turn her on include giving her a shampoo while she takes a bubble bath and offering to brush her hair. Not only will you be concentrating on one of her zones, but the special attention will probably make her melt. 

Her Ears. Contrary to popular belief among men, she probably doesn't like it when you stick your tongue in her ear. More pleasurable for her is light stroking, licking and nibbling of her earlobe and outline of her ear. 

Her Lips. Kissing, licking and nibbling the lips has an equally effect on women as on men.  (Related article for women:  How to make your lips fuller and more kissable?)

Her Arms, Wrists and Underarms. Try very lightly stroking the underside of her forearm and wrists with your fingertips or gently raking them with your fingernails. To include the underarm, extend her arm out and lightly slide your fingertips down the inside of her arm from her wrist to her armpit, just barely touching her as you pass. 

Her Stomach and Navel. Many women love to be tickled and caressed in this area. With your fingertips, lightly rake her abdomen in a back and forth motion. Take one of your fingers and slowly and gently draw circles on her tummy and around her belly button. Place your hands on her waist just below the ribs and gently but firmly move your hands down the inner contour of her pelvic bones, toward her privates - but stop before you get there. Don't forget the power of kissing and licking the navel and pelvic areas, too. 

Her Back. If you don't know that most women would practically kill for a back massage, you've been living under a rock. Massage and caress her back muscles, rake your fingernails up and down her spine and rub her lower back. This can be done with her back facing you with her either lying down or sitting up, or while she is on top of you. 

Her Rear End. This is a woman's sensitive zone for the same reasons it is a man's. The many sensitive nerve endings in the region make this a prime area to knead, caress, lick, bite and even spank. 

Her Legs: Inner Thigh, Behind the Knee and Ankle. Massaging and lightly caressing the inside of her thighs can leave her begging you to move up to her privates. The thin, soft skin behind her knees loves to be gently stroked and raked with fingernails because the nerves are so close to the surface. Just above the ankle bone is a sensitive area to lightly caress and massage. 

Her Feet. Learn the pressure points of her feet and reap the benefits. A foot massage can be an extremely pleasurable experience (remember the discussion on the topic in the movie Pulp Fiction?). 

Her privates. 

As we mentioned, sensitive zones are a highly individual matter. Explore your lover's body - every nook and cranny - and find out what turns them on. It is well worth the time and effort if it means a more exciting experience for both of you. Enjoy your journey and...Have Fun!

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Source:  From the book The Art of Lovemaking