Your sensuality is obvious in the touching behaviour you show your new partner. Follow the normal rules of touching safe areas of the body such as arms, hands, elbows and shoulders. Perhaps touching is difficult for you. Have courage. Most men and women don’t get enough touching in their adult life, although we all need it. The touching behaviour which works best is the light touch. Don’t grab. Don’t linger, until you really wish to hold hands across the table.

Touching is a sign of approval, acceptance and closeness. The light touch also tells others who may be interested in your new friend to stay away. It telegraphs ownership. Don’t allow your hands to stray near intimate areas on your friend’s body until you are sure you’re invited there.

Does your partner enjoy being massaged around the neck and shoulders? This is a friendly and caring action after a tiring day at work. As your romance develops, become good at giving a body massage with the best smelling oils (men like pine and other refreshing oils rather than the sweet ones preferred by women), soft towels, a warm room and with pleasant music in the background. Insist on your massage too.

And men, please remember to shave. There is nothing more annoying for a woman, or less pleasing, than having her chin and jaw rubbed sore by stubble as you kiss her.

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