I had a thought recently, after reading the story about Aziz Ansari’s really bad date. Well, I actually had many thoughts, such as:

“OH NO! Not Tom Haverford!”

Or, “Why would a famous guy pressure someone? Why wouldn’t he just move on?”

And, “Oh girl, I’ve been there. I bet he even did the head-push, didn’t he?”

We, as a society, are having so many revelations right now, about men and women and how we interact. The one thing that’s coming across loud and clear though, is this:

The status quo simply isn’t working for anyone.

Lines are being redrawn all across the board, but the one we REALLY need to focus on now is the line leading into the our bedrooms.

Yes, I think it’s time to Rewrite the Rules of Sex.

We’ve been discussing it, complaining about it and laughing about it for years now but it’s time of officially DO something about it. Men and women need to outline what IS and IS NOT APPROPRIATE in the bedroom, and to be extremely clear about it. We need to be open and honest, and to do it in a way that doesn’t accuse or ignore.

I need help with this because, let’s be honest, I’ve been out of the game a long time. The last date I went on was 20 years ago, but some of the awkward interactions leading up to it are still burned in my mind. I want a new Rule Book, not for me but for my daughters. I want them to know what they’re dealing with when they have adult relationships, and that the people they spend time with play by those same rules.

So, PLEASE help me rewrite the Rule Book.

You can put your thoughts in the Comments, or Direct Message them to my Facebook Page. I will post them when I get enough, so please type PRIVATE if you don’t want me to use your comment. Remember to be clear and specific, and to include things you DO WANT, as well as the things you DON’T. And forgive me if I edit some of the raunchier ones.

I’ll start.

One of the biggest issues we seem to have currently is KNOWING when a person wants sex. What if couples instituted a Safe Word early on, that signaled it was time? It might even be fun coming up with one, like “Check Engine Light”, or maybe “The Snozzberries taste like Snozzberries!” Whatever the Safe Word was, it would be a clear indicator that someone was ready. Determining a Safe Word would also initiate a conversation about sex, which simply doesn’t happen enough. So much of the confusion could be cleared by simply talking about needs and comfort levels, but that isn’t always easy. Maybe a Safe Word would be that gateway.

Or maybe not. Maybe it’s a stupid idea. You’ll just have to let me know.

Men and women have a rare opportunity right now, to communicate our needs and build stronger relationships. We also have the chance to create better, more comfortable and ultimately more satisfying intimate experiences.

Who wouldn’t want that???

I’ll be waiting for your responses, and let me know if you DO use “Check Engine Light.”