THE ART OF THE STRIPTEASE -- BY NUMBERS!

 
 The nights are getting longer and it's time to be creative about your indoor activities. Ladies, how  about a lesson in seductive dancing? Former exotic dancer Mary Taylor says that there's more to  the art of the striptease than a revealing costume, stiletto heels, and a red feather boa. Attitude,  she says, is everything. And great music. Here is a step-by-step guide on what to do, from  Taylor's book Bedroom Games:
  1. The first move to master is walking with attitude -- the strut. It involves the whole body. Hold your head high and set your hair in motion by fluffing it with your fingers.
  2. Hold onto your jacket or blouse at the level of your breasts. Snuggle your chest as if it were a prized possession.
  3. Here's where your job gets more fun: adjust his legs. Make him comfortable by spreading his legs enough so you can fit between them. A relaxed pose will put him in a more receptive frame of mind.
  4. Stir the pot - that is, swivel your hips counterclockwise. Most of the time, this is the only move you'll need if you're caught off-guard. And as you perfect your act, you will add other moves to this one.
  5. When performing your act, remember that men are highly visual and your man will want a full view of your body as you dance provocatively in front of him. Be sure to vary your stance. Turn about so your back is to your partner and be sure to look over your shoulder with an expression that sends your message home.
  6. Now... off with the jacket. Keep your head held high and your back arched. Wiggle your jacket from side to side... sliding it off your shoulders. Shimmy your shoulders till the jacket falls to your waist. Bend forward and pull your arms out of the sleeves.
  7. Your jacket or blouse should be resting on your butt. Time to get rid of that! Move your butt to the right and keep your left hand on your hip. Use your right hand to grab your jacket or blouse and slowly pull it off. Toss it. Remember: always contain the look that says, "I'm in control here."
  8. Now drive him crazier: With your jacket or blouse off, your bra is exposed. With your eyes closed, go ahead and fondle yourself. Take a moment or more to show him how much you really enjoy it. (Remember, his hands are living vicariously through yours.)
  9. Face him and move forward toward his open legs. With your hands, trace the outline of your body till you get to your knees. Move your hands from your knees to his. Trace up from his knees until your hands are on his thigh. Shift your weight onto your arms and keep your legs straight as you lean into his body. Your breasts should be touching his chest as you stare into his eyes.
  10. Now slowly slide down him tracing his body with your hands. Your breasts should now be in his lap. (This will take practice...) Get yourself up by leaning on his thighs and puling yourself up.
  11. As you come up, keep your head down and pull away from his body, letting your hands find your legs. (Once again, practice will make this move smoother.) Return to stirring the pot and turn again until your back is to him.
  12. Drop your skirt. Slowly undo your zipper... trace your body again with your fingers and hook your fingers inside the waistband of your skirt. Then this time when you slide your fingers down your body, take your skirt with you.
  13. The more clothes you remove, the hotter it gets in the room. So think about wearing a garter and stockings.