How to Get in the Mood for Morning Sex

My man loves to get it on in the morning, but I'm raring to go at night. How can we synch up our sex appetites?

"This is a common issue for couples, as men's testosterone peaks between 7 and 8 a.m. and women's peaks in the evening," says REDBOOK Love Network expert Michele Weiner-Davis, founder of divorcebusting.com. Weiner-Davis suggests that you discuss how you can make sure both of your needs are being taken care of. "If you have sex twice a week, each of you should be willing to do it once at the time of day when the other is feeling randy," she says. "And if you're really exhausted or in a rush when he approaches you, say no, but suggest that tomorrow morning will work." Find ways to get yourself feeling hotter at daybreak: "Try brushing your teeth or set your alarm five minutes earlier so your senses have a chance to wake up," Weiner-Davis says. "And to up the chances that he'll be receptive to nighttime advances, eat a light dinner and read something sexy together." And no matter what time it is, Weiner-Davis notes, you'll often get into the groove once you get going — so just do it. You'll be glad you did...

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