Every, (well almost every) foxy female out there has wanted to be their partner's very own private dancer. You may not envision yourself wearing silver tassels and 6inch heels, swinging from the chandelier, but I'm sure you've been tickled pink at the thought of having your partner at your mercy. Discover your inner Gypsy Rose Lee and follow these few pointers to pull off the perfect va va voom strip tease.

Get inspired! You don't have to trek to the nearest peeler joint, you can simply start by renting one of the biggest fads in the exercise world, the strip aerobic video. Who cares whether you'll break a sweat, I'm sure it's great at boosting your sexual self esteem. Burlesque shows are also a great way to pick up a few ideas and put a more squeaky clean spin on the art of the strip tease.

If you've got it flaunt it, if you don't... pretend! Confidence is everything. Get comfortable in your own skin by performing for yourself first. Get up the nerve, whether it takes a glass of wine, some dimmed lights or the house to yourself. Music is crucial, if you have rhythm then stripping to a hot ditty is the best way to feel authentic. Find music with a strong back beat which has a slower than usual tempo. Most of all pick a song that makes you feel every bit the sexy creature you are.

Think like an onion and wear plenty of layers, A strip tease which lasts 30 seconds is nowhere near as enjoyable as one which is wickedly played out while taking your sweet time. What layers you wear is up to you, be racy, fun or use a gimmick, the sky's the limit.

The only rules, and yes there are rules! Remind him in your best Marilyn voice that you can cop a feel, but he can't return the favor.