Always Do These 9 Things Before Having Sex 9 Things You Should Always Do Before Having Sex If you want to really feel ready before having sex, The Huffingtonpost said you need to follow their experts’ sex tip checklist before you play: Hint at sex long before you have it Have condoms ready Stash lube by your bedside Consider the details (lighting, candles, etc..) Stimulate your brain (in the hours leading up to sex) Forget about everything else – Make your to-do list and then put it away Feel sexy – Do one thing that makes you feel sexier Breath deep – Take a few deep breaths Don’t rush – Start off slow and don’t forget the foreplay HuffPost South Africa (blog)