What Your Sign Says About Your Sex Life

By Justine van der Leun

Aries

Sexual Style: Passionate and impatient, these lovers want to get down to business. They're not into wooing you with flowers and romance. They're actors, not dreamers, and they prefer a spicy, energetic romp to a drawn-out lovemaking session. "They want what they want, and they want it now," says Vega. If what they want is you, you'll have a partner dedicated to pleasing you between the sheets -- but you'd better not be into foreplay, because you're not going to get much.
Sexually Compatible Signs: Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius

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Aries

Turn-ons: Anything different; aggressive partners. "Attack!" says Vega. "Subtly is totally lost on the Aries." As is the joy of a routine: The ram gets randy when exhilarated and surprised.
Turn-offs: The same-old, same-old. Scheduling sex every Tuesday and Thursday with your Aries is a sure-fire way to bore him to death.

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Taurus

Sexual Style: Taureans want to be wined and dined and slowly seduced. These sensual lovers mull over their decisions, but once they've decided that you're the one, they'll want you and only you. The reliable and easy-going bull likes deliberate, uncomplicated sex, and possesses a libido that, once unleashed, lets her go all night.
Sexually Compatible Signs: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

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Taurus

Turn-ons: "Taureans fall hook, line and sinker for all the traditional tools of seduction," says Vega. Just put high-thread-count sheets on the bed, some flowers in the room, pop open a bottle of fine wine and turn on the Barry White. The downside is that you may feel like you're setting up a 1970s-era love den, but the upside is that your Taurus love interest will probably be taking off her shirt by the second song.
Turn-offs: If you push her up against a wall or show up at her house in a kinky costume, your Taurus will probably run shrieking. These traditionalists aren't into hard come-ons or warped fun.

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Gemini

Sexual Style: This cerebral, verbal sign is stimulated mentally first and physically second. Once you've got him excited, drag him into the bedroom before he gets distracted, since Gemini minds wander easily. Sex is sure to be hot and heavy, and probably pretty chatty. "They like to talk during sex; they like to talk about sex," says Vega. Lounging around makes those born under the sign of the twins nervous, so don't take it personally when your Gemini wants to get out of bed after he climaxes.
Sexually Compatible Signs: Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

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Gemini

Turn-ons: Steamy conversation and novelty. Tell him what you're going to do to him, and, better yet, make it something he's never had done before. Mix it up: A Gemini changes his mind often, so he may like rooftop action on Tuesday and a personal lap dance Wednesday.
Turn-offs: The dreaded cling. Don't act needy with a Gemini; though they can be happily monogamous, they want to at least feel free.

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Cancer

Sexual Style: "Cancers don't just fall into bed," says Vega. For the most part, the extremely emotional crab wants a relationship, and once she has you in her claws, she doesn't want to let go. These intense, serious, possessive lovers zero in on one partner with whom to engage in all of their favorite sensual activities. While they may be shy initially, they're tender and deeply affectionate once they feel comfortable.
Sexually Compatible Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Scorpio, Pisces

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Cancer

Turn-ons: Some great food and loads of trust. Make your Cancer an elaborate meal and let her know she can be vulnerable with you, and you may just have her pleasing you forever.
Turn-offs: Whatever you do, don't hurt her feelings or even think about straying. The supersensitive Cancer is easily offended, and, since she has the best memory of all Zodiac signs, she will never forget precisely how you've screwed up.

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Leo

Sexual Style: The self-mythologizing Leo wants to be a star and is as dramatic in bed as in life. The lion craves recognition and an audience, and if you keep applauding him, he'll keep satisfying you. "They want to be stroked, literally and physically," says Vega. These natural-born lovers are exceptionally sexual, inventive and devoted. They don't take no for an answer, so why bother? Give in, and let them put on a one-Leo show just for you.
Sexually Compatible Signs: Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

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Leo

Turn-ons: Endless flattery. Tell the magnetic Leo he is gorgeous, witty and fabulous in bed. His libido will skyrocket, and you'll reap the significant benefits.
Turn-offs: Bossiness. The Leo must be in charge, or at least think that he's in charge. So if you value your peace of mind, you won't try to tell your Leo what to do.

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