Talk to her (a little bit): Some women are not going to be satisfied until you say something. Often it's legitimate, as they just want to make sure they satisfied you ("Was that thing with the silk scarf good?"), but sometimes it's to calm their anxieties ("Please tell me I'm sexy."). Either way, it's probably best to say what she wants to hear. Honesty is the best policy, but an honest answer can lead to a full-blown discussion, which would not be conducive to sleep. Keep your answers short; many women will get the hint quickly and stop talking, but make sure they realize you are satisfied and happy with her (even if you're not, you can talk about it when you're refreshed from a power nap). Say things like, "Yes, it was great," or, "You're the best," then close your eyes, lay back, and try to keep smiling. Hopefully she'll assume everything's fine and that you're just tired.

Do it when she's tired: This one's so obvious, most men overlook it. Want to get her to sleep after sex? Have sex late at night, so that when all is said and done, she'll be so worn out that sleep is a natural choice for her. Also, don't forget about the effects of alcohol. Not only will a tipsy girl be more open to sex and various positions, but she'll probably want to pass out right afterwards. Warning! Do not try this alcohol trick unless your relationship with her has gone on for a while or is pretty stable. If this is your second date, you can be accused of taking advantage of her when she's drunk. Never take advantage of a woman; did everyone hear that?

Wear her out: Admittedly, this one's hard to do, but it's a lot of fun just to try. Make the sex so damn exhausting that she needs to take a quick snooze too. Pull out all the stops, go for broke, and use every position, technique, and ounce of strength that she's willing to experience. Even if she still has enough energy afterwards to want a conversation, you've probably impressed her enough to where she'll give in and let you sleep, a reward for a job well done.

Communicate with her (Ugh!): I know, sharing feelings and all that crap is kind of annoying, but in this case it should work. Tell her how you feel. Say something like, "I know you like to talk, but right now I'm so tired I'm having trouble concentrating. I hope you had a great time, because God knows I did. But I'm tired, can I take a quick nap?" The object is to quiet any insecurities she has with you sleeping so quick after sex while letting her know how important this nap is to you. You might even be able to arrange taking turns; one time you'll stay awake, the next you get to sleep. Encourage her to nod off with you; try to make it a way to share time together, and she may even look foreword to it.

The Snuggle Trick: This is a little underhanded, so be wary of using too often. Many women want to be held or at least have some non-sexual contact after sex. It makes them feel wanted and not used. So slide up next to her, cuddle up with her, and say a few short nice things about her and the sex you just had. Snuggle a bit more, then just drift off. She'll probably be so glad your paying attention to her needs that she'll be stunned into silence. Take that advantage for some serious sack time.

Be sure there's nothing going on later: A quickie is a beautiful thing, especially before a party or concert. However, don't expect naptime if you've got to be someplace soon. Even if it's something that's a few hours away, it will give the girl an excuse for not letting you sleep ("Wake up! We've got to be at my parent's for dinner in two hours! Do you want to shower first?"). This is another reason for not agreeing to go anywhere

There you go, Mr. Van Winkle. Be sure to let us know how it all turns out!

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