Experts Say You Should Have These 14 Things in Common With Your Partner

You and your partner should have a conversation about topics like kinks, intimacy, and consent. If you're not super clear on these topics, especially consent, "you can experience a lot of distressing sexual experiences together. You both need to be on the same page about when 'no' means 'no' and how to communicate clearly about consent with one another," Feinblatt said. You should also discuss relationship boundaries — like whether this is an open or closed relationship and what you consider cheating — as well as what you do and don't like in bed. When it comes these ground rules, you want to create an open and honest dialogue so that clear expectations are being set.