8 Things You Think Turn Your Partner On – That Don’t

Like making that duck face.

Or Nah - We are firm believers that you, my dear, are inherently sexy. But that doesn't mean that you’re incapable of a misstep. The fact is, some of the things we do in hopes of exciting our partners might actually have the opposite effect. Here, are eight things you might have thought were turn-ons that experience has taught us are definitely not. By Kenrya Rankin (Photo: Rick Gomez/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Or Nah - We are firm believers that you, my dear, are inherently sexy. But that doesn't mean that you’re incapable of a misstep. The fact is, some of the things we do in hopes of exciting our partners might actually have the opposite effect. Here, are eight things you might have thought were turn-ons that experience has taught us are definitely not. By Kenrya Rankin (Photo: Rick Gomez/Blend Images/Corbis)

Waiting for him to make a move - Sure, lots of men like to run the show in the bedroom, but it’s exhausting to do it all the time. Instead of waiting for him to initiate, jump on him when you’re in the mood. He, and your body, will be forever grateful.(Photo: Annika Erickson/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Waiting for him to make a move - Sure, lots of men like to run the show in the bedroom, but it’s exhausting to do it all the time. Instead of waiting for him to initiate, jump on him when you’re in the mood. He, and your body, will be forever grateful.(Photo: Annika Erickson/Blend Images/Corbis)

Making that duck face - We’re not sure who started the duck face selfie trend, but we’re here to tell you that it’s not cute and it certainly doesn’t turn anyone on. Try a sexy smile instead.(Photo: Silke Woweries/Corbis)

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Making that duck face - We’re not sure who started the duck face selfie trend, but we’re here to tell you that it’s not cute and it certainly doesn’t turn anyone on. Try a sexy smile instead.(Photo: Silke Woweries/Corbis)

Using baby talk - Ugh. There is literally nothing sexy about a grown woman talking like a child. Stop it.(Photo: Brooke Fasani Auchincloss/Corbis)

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Using baby talk - Ugh. There is literally nothing sexy about a grown woman talking like a child. Stop it.(Photo: Brooke Fasani Auchincloss/Corbis)

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Playing dumb - Ditto for pretending not to have an opinion or acting like you don’t understand something and need a big, strong, smart man to figure it out for you. We threw up a little in our mouths just picturing it.(Photo: Patrik Giardino/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Playing dumb - Ditto for pretending not to have an opinion or acting like you don’t understand something and need a big, strong, smart man to figure it out for you. We threw up a little in our mouths just picturing it.(Photo: Patrik Giardino/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Saying yes when you would rather go to sleep - Claiming to be ready and willing whenever he’s down isn’t a turn-on if you’re just faking the funk. No one wants to have sex with a sleepy, disinterested fish. It’s better to tell him you’d rather wait until you can give him your full attention.(Photo: Jerzyworks/Corbis)  

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Saying yes when you would rather go to sleep - Claiming to be ready and willing whenever he’s down isn’t a turn-on if you’re just faking the funk. No one wants to have sex with a sleepy, disinterested fish. It’s better to tell him you’d rather wait until you can give him your full attention.(Photo: Jerzyworks/Corbis)  

Faking orgasms - Genuine moans and other sexy feedback are great. But exaggerating how wonderful it is or straight up pretending to come isn’t fooling anyone. Plus, you’re doing yourself a disservice — how can he learn what really works if you’re out here faking?(Photo: Ron Fehling/Masterfile/Corbis)

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Faking orgasms - Genuine moans and other sexy feedback are great. But exaggerating how wonderful it is or straight up pretending to come isn’t fooling anyone. Plus, you’re doing yourself a disservice — how can he learn what really works if you’re out here faking?(Photo: Ron Fehling/Masterfile/Corbis)

Trying to make her jealous - Sure, she should know that other folks can appreciate your intelligence and beauty. But intentionally trying to make her insecure about your relationship isn’t hot, it’s childish. (Photo: Eric Audras/Onoky/Corbis)

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Trying to make her jealous - Sure, she should know that other folks can appreciate your intelligence and beauty. But intentionally trying to make her insecure about your relationship isn’t hot, it’s childish. (Photo: Eric Audras/Onoky/Corbis)

Wearing tons of perfume - A little goes a long way, ladies. Wearing the body wash, lotion and body spray versions of your favorite scent is more likely to repel him than draw him near.(Photo: Felix Wirth/Corbis)

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Wearing tons of perfume - A little goes a long way, ladies. Wearing the body wash, lotion and body spray versions of your favorite scent is more likely to repel him than draw him near.(Photo: Felix Wirth/Corbis)