THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 SEX ON THE HILL 9C Categories provide variety of sexual experience BY GINA SOUDERS SEX. ROMANTIC SEX We all know what it is, but the word in itself is so vague. It varies with each person, place and pair of underwear (speaking modestly as a Victoria's Secret associate whose own underwear collection exceeds the maximum limit). Sex is a combination of the physical and the emotional, and can be categorized into four different types: romantic, passionate, playful and what-the-hell-did-I-do-last-night sex. Most commonly had on special holidays and anniversaries, this is the more traditional form of sex. It is usually performed in the bedroom or in a glamorous hotel. The sex itself is slow and sensual and the position probably won't vary much from the missionary. A lot of cuddling will follow. You cannot have romantic sex with someone you hardly know; love is the key ingredient. With this strong sense of emotion tied to this type of sex, the five senses are heightened. Foreplay is lengthened as every touch, taste, sight, sound and smell is savored. Envision soft candlelight, a bottle of wine, rose petals strewn about the room, silk sheets and slow music playing in the background. such as scarves, belts, nipple nibblers, lubricant, vibrators, feathers and whippings are introduced. PASSIONATE SEX This is all about living in that moment of lust. It can happen anywhere at any moment. More often than not it is done standing in a public place because there is not enough time to make it to the private bedroom. Deep, physical attraction is what's necessary here. This could have been a first date or a five-year relationship, but the sex is quick and the sex is good. The faster the clothes can be ripped off, the happier both will be. Therefore, it is preferable for the underwear to be easily removable. PLAYFUL SEX Naughty or kinky could also describe playful sex, but this isn't really true. This sex takes a step outside your own sexual border. People who have playful sex are close enough with their partner to be open to experimentation and want a dab of spice in the bedroom. An element of surprise is the added ingredient. The sex positions vary. The "Karma Sutra" lies open-faced on the bed with a few other key pages marked. Sex toys WHAT-THE-HELL- DID-I-DO-LAST-NIGHT SEX Followed by alcohol consumption, this kind of sex is seldom remembered. If you have found yourself waking up naked and lying next to someone you don't remember meeting — or worse, are good friend with — there is a huge probability you have dabbled in the ways of what-the-hell-did-1-do-last-night sex. Alcohol, flannel sheets and the "innocent-bystander" (your roommate) are often the key ingredients here. As the memories of last night replay in your mind, regrets begin to form. This kind of sex precedes the infamous and most embarrassing "walk-of-shame." This involves going home dressed in last night's outlandish outfit with mascara smeared across your face. The goddess from last night has transformed into a nightmare. And don't be surprised if you can't find your underwear. Say your good byes because you'll never see it again. Edited by Janiece Gatson