How to Striptease: Sexy stripping for beginners

A striptease is a great way to tease your partner and show yourself off. Whether you’re live or on a webcam, this is how to striptease like a pro.

Whether you're single or coupled up, a striptease is a great way to connect with a lover, bring something new to the bedroom and majorly boost your confidence. If you’re not an erotic dancer, don’t worry. Anyone can do it with the right teacher, and we’re here to teach you how to perform a striptease your lover will never forget! At the end of this guide you’ll be able to replace Kim Basinger in the movie 9½ Weeks!

(If you haven’t watched this famous striptease scene already, you should!)

Today, stripteases are often done over Webcam. They’re popular among long-distance couples but also with strangers looking to explore themselves online, including Panty.com users! So, what does the perfect striptease include and what should be left out? Here’s everything you need to know about how to perform a striptease.

If you want to know how much we love foreplay, check out our guide to everything oral sex! But foreplay is about more than oral sex, and can be enjoyed even with our clothes left on (and slowly taken off…) Stripteases are a kind of foreplay and a great way to build arousal, desire and excitement before diving into the action.

The striptease: The erotic dance we should give way more credit to

We all know what a striptease is, but let's start with the basics anyway. The term "strip-tease" is English and literally means stripping and teasing. We often think of them as being performed in nightclubs and on stages, but they’re now happening more and more in the privacy of our bedrooms. Is there any better way to get our muscles and libidos moving?

A striptease is also a great way to start a hot video call, especially if you’re far away from your lover. It’ll show off your body and confidence and leave your lover desperate to experience the real thing.

How to striptease: The tips you need to give the dance of your life

1. Prepare yourself and your environment: Whether the striptease is live or virtual, it’s important to get ready and create the right atmosphere. The more prepared you are, the more confident you’ll feel.

2. Practice dancing: You’re the star of the show! If you’re nervous about how to dance, remember that when it comes to how to striptease, confidence is everything. And you don’t have to be a good dancer to give a good striptease! Get in front of a mirror, turn on your music and start to loosen and spin your hips, making your movements as sensual as possible. If you feel sexy when you move your audience will enjoy themselves, whether you’re in time with the music or not.

3. Outfit: Choose an outfit that’s different from anything you’d normally wear, and something that makes you feel sexy! Remember to choose items that are easy to take off, like shirts that you can unbutton slowly, layers or scarves that you can slide across your body, or things with zips you can tantalisingly pull down. You could also opt for a costume and go for some seriously sexy roleplay: A sexy nurse or a fireman, perhaps, who came to start the fire, not put it out...

Get some oil or glitter to make your skin really shine and highlight the natural shapes of your body. And what to put under your clothes? Lingerie, lace or silk, with matching stockings and garter belts! Not only will you look even sexier, but these extra layers will give you more items to take off and will prolong your show! For men, smaller underwear styles like briefs are preferable to boxer shorts: they’ll show off your butt and legs - like they deserve to be shown off!

4. Music: Atmosphere is important when it comes to how to striptease. And music is essential if you really want to get into the right mood. The rhythm can’t be too fast, and the chords and lyrics, if there are any, should be sensual. Joe Cocker “You Can Leave Your Hat On” is, of course, the famous striptease song of 9½ Weeks, so if you’re out of ideas, why not return to this old favourite?

5. Lighting: The atmosphere must be steamy, so lower the lights. Turn off your ceiling light if it’s particularly bright and stick to low lamps and candles if you have them, and if they’re bright enough for your body to be seen in all its glory! Softer lighting is good for hiding flaws and making you more comfortable if you’re lacking confidence in your body or dancing abilities.

6. Your audience must be comfortable: If it’s a live show they could sit on an armchair or on the bed. For kinky lovers, try using handcuffs on your partner. Being able to look but not touch will drive them crazy with desire!

Showtime!

7. How to perform a striptease: Always maintain eye contact! Look straight into your lover’s eyes throughout your show. Eye contact is an excellent way to increase desire and intimacy. Using it during an erotic dance and alongside a naughty outfit and sensual atmosphere will guarantee your partner’s undivided attention.

8. How to move your body: A striptease is a chance to show off the sexiest parts of yourself! The best ones focus on hip and butt movements - sensual circles, grinding, moving slowly up and down. Use your hands to caress parts of yourself you want to draw attention to, or where you’d like their hands to be. After you’ve danced for a little while, start undressing.

9. How to undressAlways start by taking off the clothes at the top, and never go in a hurry. The slower you do this, the more your lover will want you to do it. Undress slowly to the rhythm of the music, and let your hands linger on parts of your body as you peel away the layers. Where to put the clothes? Throw them on the floor, or at your lover!

Want a move that’ll take your tease to the next level? Throw your used panties straight onto your lover’s lap during the striptease! And if the tease is virtual, considering posting those panties to a fortunate buyer. They’ll get to experience the pleasure of your show all over again!

10. Touch your partner a little, but still leave them wanting more: Tickle your partner a little, stroke them gently where you know they like it, even graze your lips across their neck, but always remember the rule for them is: look, but don't touch! And if they’re sat down, of course the classic “grinding on their lap” movement, or anything that involves your body moving against theirs will go down well. They’ll be worshipping at your feet, trust us.

11. How to perform a striptease: The ending For a really perfect striptease to be a really perfect striptease, it has to end with total nakedness. And as we all know, this is never the end, it’s just the start...

You’re now a master of seduction! How to striptease like the professionals? Like everything else, practice makes perfect. Practice on your own then in front of lovers, and before you know it you’ll be throwing your panties into crowds of adoring fans.