6 Things You Should Avoid Before Having Intercourse With Each Other As an experienced lady in the sack, you've probably become more comfy with your body, and rock moves that would make younger you slow clap—but even the savviest women can make pre-sex mistakes. And those unforeseen errors can morph an otherwise ah-mazing romp into an experience fit for a therapist's couch. From protecting yourself against STDs to avoiding dry lady parts and embarrassing farts, here are six pre-sex no-nos you may want to take under consideration before your next roll in the hay. 1. TAKING AN ANTIHISTAMINE Antihistamines work by drying out your mucus membranes to relieve nasal congestion... and in doing so, can also dry out other parts of your body, especially the vagina, says Nicole E. Williams, M.D., board-certified gynecologic surgeon. Long story short, no matter how turned on you might be, your vag will not get the memo. 2. EATING ...