By jennyr

Music for Gettin' Busy!

Life’s not over once you hit the big 3-0, it’s just beginning. Settled in a career, comfortable in your own skin and, if you’re a woman, celebrating your sexual peak (or celebrating your woman’s sexual peak), you don’t need to pound shots with your buddies until 3 a.m. to prove that you’ve got “it” anymore. Whether your partner is your, gulp, spouse, or someone you just started dating, here’s what we spin when we trade that beer bong for a night in.

Asking the Question

Because you’re too old to just say, “Hey, wanna fuck?” and you want to set the mood.

If you’re asking her...

Van Morrison, “Crazy Love”

Duh. If you can’t get her into bed playing Van the Man, you need to practice on that blow-up doll buried in your closet.

If you’re asking him...

Okay, you can just say, “Hey, wanna fuck?” For more elegance try:

Sarah McLachlan, “Ice Cream”

Her sultry voice will make you feel sexy and turn him on. It’s a win-win all around.

The Bee Gees, “How Deep is Your Love?”

Before you judge, dust off the album you haven’t listened to since you were 11. Trust us.

Marvin Gaye, “Let’s Get It On”

A no brainer: the smoothest “wanna fuck?” in Motown history.

Making Out

Because you’re never too old to neck on the couch. Or on the front steps. Or by the mail box. Or by the kitchen sink...

Sly and The Family Stone, “If You Want Me To Stay”

If the evening’s not as hot as anticipated, try quoting the liner notes, “[I define] life and existence in terms of light and substance and weight...not necessarily tangible mass, but intangible matter such as a good feeling, a good vibe, a good thought.” Your partner will either be turned on by your metaphysics or tell you to shut up and use your lips for something more productive.

The Commodores, “Easy”

His daughter’s crazy antics will never silence his sexy voice. Admit it: you had a crush on Lionel Richie when you were a kid. Play this song, and you’ll be doing it all night long.

Beastie Boys, “Ricky’s Theme”

Pure, unadulterated make out music.

Prince, “Do Me, Baby”

No more hiding Prince under your bed next to your Playboys like when you were a teenager. Play this one good and loud. And break out the massage oil.

Bumpin’ and Grindin’ or The Hour of Power

The Hour of Power: are we kidding?! Nope. Sex does get better as you age.

Morphine, “Buena”

A little bit of low rock to bring the evening down. Bari sax and all. It’s gooooood.

Funkadelic, “Mommy, What’s a Funkadelic?”

What’s a Funkadelic? “I am Funkadelic, dedicated to the feeling of Good. And baby, I’m good at being Good.” You can be a Funkadelic too.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Sir Psycho Sexy”

Men take an early cue from the Peppers’ pride: “I won’t and I don’t hang up until I please her.”

Rick James, “Give It to Me Baby”

James claims to have bedded over 1000 women in his day. With a straight-up, funky approach like this, we understand how.

...and if you’re coming too soon...an interlude...

They Might Be Giants, “Particle Man”

Who needs to think about baseball when you’ve got the geek anthem of all anthems playing in the background? Take a breath, get a drink of water, reapply massage oil... Boppy enough to keep you going, but dorky enough to slow you down.

Barry White, “Your Sweetness Is My Weakness”

Break time: over. Get back in the saddle.

Parliament, “Up for the Down Stroke”

Simple lyrics and a groovin’ beat keep you hot. And to quote George Clinton: “When you’re hot, you’re hot.”

LaBelle, “Lady Marmalade”

The only woman to make the Bump & Grind list, Patti’s old school version of “Lady Marmalade” will make you rip off your grey flannels before you can say, “I’m up for the down stroke.”

B.T. Express, “Do It (’Til You’re Satisfied)”

Sounds a little like Funkadelic, but hey, it’s the Hour of Power. We need the groove.

Stone Temple Pilots, “Interstate Love Song”

Slowing it down and rocking out as we reach our climax.

Led Zeppelin, “Kashmir”

Who has the louder orgasm: you, your partner or Robert Plant?

Blowin’ Smoke

What songs brighten your afterglow?

If the night went well...

Barry White, “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything”

The only man sexy enough to appear twice on this list; end your night with this song and guarantee a repeat. Barry Bonus: The song’s light tempo will keep you from falling asleep right away – a sure fire way to show your partner that you care.

If the night went not so well...

Ted Nugent, “Yank Me, Crank Me”

You can yank me, you can crank me, but don’t you wake up and thank me. Adios.

If it was the best sex you’ve ever had...

Van Halen, “Runnin’ with the Devil”

There’s no way anything that feels this good isn’t a sin.