You're up-front about telling your partner what you need, how to do it and for how long. 

You have a wide sexual repertoire, which you're comfortable discussing.

Here's what True's science says about Initiators:

	Nothing lights an Initiator's fire like getting down to business in a very physical way.  You'll take your partners along for the ride of their lives.
	You like to whisper sweet nothings, or dirty somethings', in your partner’s ear.
	Initiators love to start oral sex with their partners as part of getting intimate.
	Initiators love to watch themselves in a mirror while making love.
	Many Initiators like to masturbate as part of getting intimate.
	Wilder Initiators like to tie their partners to the bed.
	Very daring Initiators enjoy multiple partners.

But if you need some spicing up, you might try changing your role in the bedroom.

Yield the lead ...
Direct a scene that your partner will enact. 

Ask your partner to give you a massage or discuss your fantasy ahead of time, then watch what happens.

Do Your Homework ...
If you're feeling a little stale about what's happening in your bedroom, try watching a movie or looking through a magazine or book. 

It's a natural step to move from checking out the material to saying something like:

''Hey, Sugar, that looks like fun.  Want to try that?''

Slow & Sexy ...
If your desires are on the exotic side, try going slowly.  There's nothing like a slow buildup to increase excitement while simultaneously easing your partner's anxiety. 

If you're not the one leading, make sure your partner knows it's OK to go slow.

Bed & Breakfast! ...
Try adding a little food to your sex play — start by eating food suggestively in front of your partner, then gradually introduce it into your lovemaking.

Bon Voyeur ...
If you want to take your lover on a real trip without leaving home, try it in front of a window.

(Just make sure no kids are watching.) Not ready for the window? Try it in the presence of Fluffy or Fido — a little audience goes a long way!

Try A New Position ...
If you're always face-to-face when you're intimate, try it from behind. 

You're an Initiator — you might have wanted to try this for a while and your partner is waiting for you to say so.  So talk about it first!

You enjoy taking the lead and introducing adventure to your sex life.  You're comfortable with the territory you've covered so far and you'll continue to explore to your heart's content.

Your challenge is to find a partner who wants to explore as much as you do and who will allow you to blaze the trail.

Get verbal ...
Talk about it – both what you want and what you're concerned about.  Tell your partner how you're feeling: excited, silly, aroused, embarrassed?

Talking about all of it will help you have a better time.  And get into specifics – what's worked well for you in the past?

Mention something new ...
If you’re completely unsure how your partner might react to something, like light bondage, you could mention the act rhetorically to check response before suggesting you try it out as a couple.

Go the distance ...
Don't be afraid to go into detail about what you would like — and not like — to occur.  The more you share information, the more you're sure no lines will be crossed.

A safe and non-threatening new sexual experience increases the chance of more exciting sex in the future.

Listen up ...
When you partner is sharing intimate thoughts, be open-minded and show you're interested — pay attention and make eye contact!

Butter 'em up ...
Let your partner know that making love together really turns you on.  Talk about how much you enjoy being together – and that you want more.

It measures different aspects of your sexual attitudes and behaviors. 

Sexploration can help you understand how your sexuality compares to others'.  It gives you in-depth information to use in intimate relationships. 

You might decide to become more sexually explorative or you might decide to take it down a notch. 

Remember, everybody has a different comfort level, and the key to satisfaction is recognizing and accepting your uniqueness.

To maximize success:

Twist and shout ...
Start by trying things that fall within your partner's comfort zone as well as your own.  Add a new twist to something you've both done before, or take a move you both enjoy one step further.

Look for signal ...
Your partner will give you cues on whether the new experience is enjoyable.  If your partner seems uncomfortable, stop immediately, and say “wow, thanks for trying something new.”

Ask your partner to try to identify what caused the experience to be unpleasant.  You might be able to find a way to do it differently that addresses your partner's concerns.

No guilt trips ...
Don't manipulate or coerce an unwilling partner, no matter how much you want to forge ahead.  Your sexual tastes are sure to differ simply because you are two adults with individual wants, desires and needs.

Mutual respect is a must when it comes to sex.

Pat yourself (on the back) ...
Be proud of yourself for trying something new and keeping an open mind.  It'll help you stay willing to explore more fantasies in the future!

The big picture ...
Sexuality is a critical factor in the recipe for long-term compatibility, but it is not the sole element.  We strongly recommend that you use the TRUE Compatibility Test™ to have even more knowledge and control to help you cull prospects for a lasting relationship.

You're up-front about telling your partner what you need, how to do it and for how long.  You push yourself to find new ways to take a walk on the wild side. 

Initiators find their best partners in Subservients, but they also work well with Introverts and Fantasizers.

WHO ARE YOU HOTTEST WITH?

Initiators and Subservients ...
Get the two of us together and ... 
Subservients are the partners for you! They want to please someone and to be pleased in return.  They need you to be dominant, and you specialize in that. 

You're like puzzle pieces made for one another! You'll become intoxicated with your willingness to accommodate a Subservient's fantasies. 

You'll be thrilled by their submission to your passionate seduction.  The sexual spark in this pairing is spectacular. 

Initiators and Introverts ...
Get the two of us together and ...
Introverts like physical intimacy, but they're a little shy about initiating sex.  You're a wild and stimulating sexual partner for them — Introverts are thrilled when you get things started and are dominant during sex.  They'll eagerly respond to your sexual advances and desires. 

Together, you can explore new adult activities, but you need to make sure you move at a pace comfortable for both of you. 

Introverts are great at keeping a healthy passion burning — and responding to your advances will only stoke their fire!  

Initiators and Fantasizers ...
Get the two of us together and ...
Fantasizers like to dream, think and talk about sex.  You'll have fascinating, hot discussions. 

They'll have great scenarios for the two of you to act out.  You lead and they'll follow.  They might even have some pretty steamy suggestions on how that might work!

You're great for Fantasizers because you make their sex dreams become real. 

Initiators and Traditionalists ...
Get the two of us together and ...
Traditionalists are just waiting for you to rock their world.  They love when you heat things up rather than waiting for them to make the first move. 

Traditionalists tend to be willing partners to whom you can teach a lot of new tricks.  Many Traditionalists have never moved beyond the basics and they're just waiting for your tutelage. 

Flirt, tease and tantalize — a Traditionalist will often love it all. 

Initiators and Intellectuals ...
Get the two of us together and ...
Intellectuals like to analyze the intricacies of sex, and what a great idea! Together, you make a creative couple whose discussions morph into amazing verbal foreplay.

Turning all that talk into action is your specialty, and an Intellectual needs your kind of stimulation to move from the mental to the physical realm.

Once you make that move together, your sexual adventures will be the stuff of legends. 

Initiators and Mavericks ...
Get the two of us together and ...
You two make the Energizer Bunny look lazy.  And you're both game for a wide variety of sexual activities.  Mavericks are uninhibited, adventurous and provocative. 

They like mutually aggressive and experimental partners in the bedroom — this fits you almost like a glove. 

You both tend to like to be the dominant one in the bedroom, so you'll have to draw straws for who leads when; but since you're both ready to go, you'll get there. 

Initiators and Contradictors ...
Get the two of us together and ...
Contradictors are mild on the outside, wild on the inside.  Since you really appreciate sex and like to talk and think about a broad range of sexual activities, that wild inside appeals to you.

Both Contradictors and Initiators like to be the one to get things going, so you'll have to address that.  But, with some good conversation and creativity, you two can probably work something out. 

Let's face it — you're both raring to go. 

Initiators and Initiators ...
Get the two of us together and ...
Here's somebody just like you! Together, you'll enjoy talking and learning about sexual practices and this can lead to hot mental and verbal foreplay. 

But which one of you will lead the sexual dance in practice? You'll need to work out that challenging issue, but it can be done.

Initiators are creative and uninhibited in the bedroom, so exchanges of power and dominance can lead to wild game-playing!

IF YOU'RE AN INITIATOR, you're part of a small but exciting group of lovers: nearly 3% of those who've taken Sexploration are Initiators, too:

The Initiator ...
Initiators like to lead, rather than follow.  They're up-front about telling their partner what they need, how to do it and for how long.  Initiators push themselves to find new ways to take a walk on the wild side.  Initiators find their best partner in Subservients, but they also work well with Introverts and Fantasizers.

The Subservient ...
Subservients are submissive, but with an attitude: They know what it takes to get the job done, but they want their partner to do the heavy lifting.  Subservients are curious and willing to explore, and once things get going they'll work just as hard to make sure their partner is satisfied.  Subservients are most compatible with Initiators, Contradictors and Mavericks.

The Introvert ...
Introverts like physical intimacy, but they are a little shy about starting sex.  Introverts are most compatible sexually with Traditionalists, Initiators and Contradictors, although Introverts can work well with every other sex type.

The Fantasizer ...
Fantasizers love to talk and dream about sex, but when they get behind closed doors, just watch them put those dreams into action.  Fantasizers get busy best with other Fantasizers, but they generate some serious heat with Mavericks and Initiators.

The Traditionalist ...
Don't let the name fool you! Traditionalists are full of heat that so far they've released in pretty standard ways.  When it comes to sex, they're comfortable doing it, comfortable talking about it and good at listening to what their partner wants.  Traditionalists do well with every sex type with a little work, but naturally partner best with other Traditionalists, Introverts and Intellectuals.

The Intellectual ...
Intellectuals are comfortable talking, thinking and analyzing the idea of sex, but they generally don't move into the provocative side in practice.  Intellectuals find their best partner in other Intellectuals, but they also work well with Traditionalists and Subservients.  Intellectuals can also have steamy passion with the other five sex types, if they work at it.

The Maverick ...
Mavericks are provocative, adventurous and uninhibited.  They're the Indiana Jones of the bedroom – or anyplace else they decide to have sex.  If they hear about it, they'll probably try it.  Mavericks like their partners to be mutually aggressive and experimental.  Mavericks are most compatible with other Mavericks, Fantasizers and Subservients.

The Contradictor ...
Contradictors seem reserved and conservative, but inside, they're wildcats.  They tend to be sexually dominant and prefer their partner to show a mutual interest.  Contradictors can do well with every sex type with a little work, but you naturally partner best with other Contradictors, Subservients and Mavericks.