So you think you?re a pretty good lover? You have all of the sexual positions down pat. You know all the moan zones. You?re well stocked with condoms, lube and batteries for her favorite sex toys. You have a standing order at your florist to deliver flowers on her birthday and Valentine?s Day. That should be enough, right? Wrong!

Even the best lover can become irritating if he doesn?t pay attention to his partner. Here is my list of the top 10 most irritating things men do in bed.

1- Leaving your socks or shoes on

Forget what you learned from watching porn. If you are one of those guys that tends to rush getting undressed in the throes of passion, take your socks off first and stash them far, far away from her sensitive nose. Otherwise, try to undress as slowly as you can, and remember to remove your pants last.

2- Answering your cell phone

Cell phone use during intercourse seems to be at an all-time high. According to a BBDO Worldwide survey, 15% of Americans have interrupted sex to answer a cell phone call. To resist the urge to drop her breast for your ringing phone, turn it off before you begin foreplay. This is particularly true if your mother has a tendency to check up on you during the day. If she is likely to call, make sure to turn off your answering machine as well.

3- Engaging in small talk

Women love vocal, erudite men, but during intercourse is not the time to show off your gregariousness. And ditch the tautological demagoguery about the origin of the universe. The only thing you should be talking about is how much she turns you on and how great it feels to be inside her.

4- Watching anything other than her

This includes sports broadcasts. To avoid the temptation of staring at the TV, turn it off; better yet, remove it from your bedroom. A study by an Italian sexologist has found that couples who have a TV set in their bedroom have sex only half as often as those who don?t. Other frequent transgressions include checking a clock or observing your pecs or beer belly in the mirror.

You are supposed to be looking at your woman (preferably in her eyes), and that means forgetting everything else. If you feel yourself getting distracted, try to redirect your attention by practicing mindfulness -- staying in the moment by tuning all of your senses to your current experience. Focus on the softness of her skin, the aroma of her hair and the sounds of her moans.

5- Drooling on her (or spitting globs of saliva on her face)

You can use your saliva as a moisturizer on her genitals, but keep it away from her face. It?s gross, and she won?t care if you?ve seen it in some adult movie.