How to act after you sleep with him: Do these 8 things

Sex can be one of life’s best experiences.

Especially if it’s with someone you’re really attracted to and have feelings for.

There are some situations where it gets slightly more complicated, however. And one of those is after you’ve slept with a guy in the heat of the moment and you feel unsure of how to act the next day.

Do you pull back or go all in? Do you stay aloof or let him know you might be interested in more?

In short: is there a right approach for how to act after you sleep with him?

The answer: yes.

There is a smart and a dumb way to act after you’ve been with a guy physically. I’m going to let you know the smart way to act after you sleep with him.

The naked truth: how to act after you sleep with him

Here’s the naked truth:

Sleeping with a guy is a big deal, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the time. On the other hand, sex isn’t everything.

Many common myths you’ll hear like the idea that a guy will only see you as a sexual object if you sleep with him too fast are, frankly, just untrue.

At the same time, other myths like the idea that you should sleep together whenever you want in order to see if there’s chemistry are also bogus.

The truth lies in between and a fuller understanding of male psychology and biology is the best way to determine how to act after you sleep with him.

If you’ve slept with a guy and worried it was too fast — or are wondering how it will shift the relationship you had before with him — then I have advice for you.

Whether you think you’ve slept with a guy too fast or have other insecurities about what happened, this guide is here to help you know what to do next.

The top 8 tips for how to act after you sleep with him

1) Don’t let physical desire override your common sense

You may have just had the best sex that shook the bed like an earthquake and made you go from an atheist to believing in God.

You may have just tried positions that you thought only existed in the Kama Sutra.

And if so:

I’m happy for you, I really am. But you need to keep your wits about you.

Right now, during this moment of peak desire after sleeping with him and having a great time is when you can lose all reason and start chasing him like a lovemaking addict.

And even if he’s equally into it as you, I’ll be very frank with you.

If you go loco and chase his sculpted manly body with no restraint, you lose all your power and control in this interaction and whatever may come of it in the future.

2) Be honest about what this guy really wants

You may have only met this guy recently or may be in a longer relationship and just taken the physical portion to the next level.

Either way, you need to be honest about what this guy’s behavior and words are telling you.

Is he mostly getting in touch with you when he’s looking to bonk booties with you or does he talk with you day in and day out regardless of the sex?

If you’ve crossed paths with a player then you’re going to know that in your heart of hearts. Be honest with yourself about who this guy is and the agenda he has with you.

One way to tell if he only wants sex? He only calls or texts at night.

“You might notice that you only really hear from him in the evenings. This is probably because he only wants to see you to hook up and isn’t really interested in pursuing anything else with you.

“Again, this might happen when he’s had a few drinks or is feeling lonely — or in the mood for something else. If he liked you, he would arrange to see you in the daytime and make you feel like part of his life, not just part of his nights.”

3) Look at his behavior as objectively as possible — with help, if necessary

When you’re in the throes of passion it can be hard to take a step and be objective.

For this reason, I recommend getting advice from friends if necessary.

Ask what they think:

Should you call him back the next day or let it ride for a bit?

Did you sleep with him too soon or was it the right choice in the situation?

Is this guy a player or is he boyfriend or husband material?

Do your best analysis on your own but also don’t be afraid to call in the cavalry (in other words, your friends).

4) Don’t forget: you don’t need his approval or attraction

Improving yourself is a bet you can’t lose. Even if you only make what seems like a little bit of progress, the effort alone will make you a stronger and happier person.

If you’ve had sex with a guy and enjoyed it, that doesn’t mean that he’s now in charge and you have to run back to him.

Always remember that you are a valuable and worthy woman who sets your own boundaries and calls your own shots. If he wants to see more of you he’ll have to live up to your standards.

You set your limits and decide your life — not him.

Don’t let sex push you off track from your core values. This is especially true if you don’t usually have sex with anyone outside a serious relationship and are feeling guilty or awkward.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to be fine with it. You decide what you’re fine with.

5) Don’t give him your heart too quickly

In the same way that you shouldn’t necessarily run right back to his bed — unless you want to and know that it won’t automatically lead to a relationship — you shouldn’t give him your heart too quickly.

Sex is a profound experience where two become one (thanks, Spice Girls) but it doesn’t always mean more than sex.

If you give him your heart too quickly then he might not value it.

He could also perceive you as desperate or seeking validation, both of which are quite unattractive qualities in a woman or man.

If you jump to get into a relationship too fast it’s generally not going to come across very well and could backfire badly.

Dawson McAllister understands well about the problems of getting into a relationship too fast, writing that:

“Most people I talk to on my show, Dawson McAllister Live, are so anxious to have a boyfriend or girlfriend, sometimes just to feel loved. While it is a great thrill to meet someone you connect with or feel attracted to, don’t let your hunger for love throw you into a situation that is going to distract and hurt you.”

6) Self-doubt is your mortal enemy

Confidence isn’t easy and I’m not going to lie and tell you there’s some magic hack that makes you into Wonder Woman overnight.

However, there are steady and gradual improvements you can make to become the woman of your dreams.

These include learning about the right way to find true love and intimacy and learning to laugh in the face of chaos.

If you want to win a guy’s heart, you need to be confident and keep him working for your affection, as Selma June writes:

“Another important lesson, which is especially useful in long-term relationships, is to never make your man feel overly secure about you.

“No, this doesn’t mean that you should act like an immature teenage girl who is into playing games or play hard to get during your entire relationship.

“However, the truth is that most couples fall into a rut in their long-term relationship. With time, many men start to think that they can never lose their better half: that she’ll always remain theirs, no matter what, and that they don’t have put any more effort when it comes to her.”

7) Remind him of your sexy adventures

The flip side of pursuing him too much and pressuring him after sex is completely withdrawing or acting actively hostile or stand-offish. This will make him feel odd and uncomfortable.

If you’re interested in more with this guy then remind him of your sexy adventures.

Even if you don’t want to sleep with him again in the near future, try not to be ashamed and awkward about the physical intimacy you shared. This will cut off the new connection that’s growing between you too.

Send him beautiful photos (even if they’re just of your face) and keep him in the loop.

In order to seduce a guy in the long term, you need to keep that sex appeal.

Read Sean Jameson at Bad Girls Bible:

“Use your body language to your advantage when seducing him and let him know in no uncertain terms that you’re into him. In addition to making eye contact and smiling, you can face him when you’re speaking with him, or you can lean towards him just a little.”

8) Let him know you want more — but not in a needy way

If you want more don’t be ashamed. Pursue your desire and be direct about it.

You like this guy and you want to see him again? Nothing wrong with that at all.

The key here, however, is mirroring. If he pulls back or seems unsure, don’t keep chasing and pushing. This will just make things worse.

If you’re at the beginning stages of connecting to a guy and you’ve just had sex, you don’t want to be needy or blow up his phone the whole next day.

Play it cool or at least semi-cool. Let him know if you want him but don’t hinge your hopes and expectations on his answer (or lack of an answer).

Concluding thoughts: how to act after you sleep with him

By now you should have a good idea of how to act after you slept with him and what to do if you want something more than just sex.

But, isn’t there a faster and more effective way to achieve that?

In fact, there is! It’s called the Hero Instinct and it’s an instinctive need that men have to step up to the plate for the woman in their lives. This is deeply rooted in male biology.

You see, when a man genuinely feels like your everyday hero, he becomes more loving, attentive, and committed to being in a long-term relationship with you. He tends to look past the sexual aspect of your relationship.

So, how do you trigger this instinct in him?

The trick is to make him feel like a hero in an authentic way. And there are things you can say and messages you can send to trigger this natural biological instinct.

If you want some help doing this, check out James Bauer’s excellent free video here.

I don’t often recommend videos or buy into popular new concepts in psychology, but the hero instinct is one of the most fascinating concepts I’ve come across.

Here’s a link to his unique video again.