How to... 5 tips for erotic selfies

If you're on dating portals and flirting apps, you should definitely have attractive photos of yourself to hand. Depending on how daring you are and what you're looking for, you may even have sexy selfies. And even in a committed relationship, an erotic photo can provide an extra kick and rekindle the passion. But erotic photos in particular are a challenge and there are a few things to consider if you want to put yourself in the limelight. So here are our 5 tips for successful erotic selfies.

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Selfies can also be a little more erotic. That's how it works!

A location that makes you feel good

If you want to take hot photos of yourself - no matter how revealing - you should choose an environment in which you feel comfortable and are safe from unpleasant surprises. So don't just take a quick bosom photo in the office loo during your breakfast break or press the shutter button after showering because you're naked anyway. Most of the time the light isn't right anyway and you catch yourself at an unfavorable angle. So whether it's a pout, a flash of breasts or even more intimate nude shots - find a quiet spot, make sure the light is flattering and if you want to be on the safe side, ask a good friend for help.

Lingerie or no lingerie... that is the question here

It doesn't have to be a nude photo. Beautiful curves wrapped in sexy lingerie are always an eye-catcher and often partial shots of the body are enough for an exciting picture. Here too, the main rule is that you should feel comfortable in your own skin or in your lingerie. There is no point in dressing up - it only inhibits your natural sensuality and provocative lingerie is not always the right choice. Even a simple cotton slip in innocent white can look incredibly erotic.

Posing light

When choosing the right pose, don't overdo it! Sucking on a finger in a porn-like manner or looking at the camera with your mouth open and your eyelids half-lowered looks unimaginative at best and silly at worst. An unnatural posture also always looks contrived and cramped. Simple poses, a sincere laugh or a wink radiate naturalness and appear erotic and likeable. What's more, you don't have to be ashamed of the photos even years later.

Decide how far you want to go

The spectrum of erotic selfies ranges from a sexy pout to a pink shot (close-up of the female genital area). It's up to you to decide where you fall on this scale, but especially when you're taking - and sharing - revealing pictures of yourself for the first time! -you should feel your way slowly and show too little rather than too much at the beginning. A little nudge is often enough to get the (male) imagination going, so perhaps start with a deep "peek" into your cleavage or a flash of your panties and wait for reactions.

An intimate sign of confidence

In the age of digital media, sharing erotic images of yourself is always a risk. It is therefore important to think carefully about who you entrust with intimate pictures and in what form. The Snapchat app offers the option of sending pictures in such a way that they delete themselves after viewing. An even better way to protect yourself is to avoid photos in which your face is visible. If you are unsure about the recipient of your erotic pictures, you should see this as a clear sign not to send any pictures anyway - the same applies if you want to be "persuaded" to send intimate pictures. Conversely, it is of course also absolutely taboo to show around or pass on pictures that you have received.

Of course, all the tips also apply to men who would like to surprise someone with a hot photo. However, while the gentlemen of creation are probably hoping for naked facts, women usually want snapshots with hidden eroticism - unsolicited penis photos are therefore rarely well received.

However, if you are sure of yourself, erotic selfies and nude photos are an intimate sign of confidence and fuel the passion.