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If a woman started the ight, a man will have the right to resist such an “attack” in a reasonable fashion However, the facts will play the most important role in these circumstances For S humans, we are constantly told that we have evolved beyond the need to use instance, provocation by a woman (for instance her swearing at you) might not be suicient justiication for a physical retaliation by a man violence to solve our diferences However, emotions, ego, and alcohol DOES THE PLACE WHERE THE FIGHT TOOK PLACE PLAY A ROLE? often get the better of our judgment, and when tempers lare, punches Yes, deinitely, this is very important Fighting in public will inluence are sometimes traded When the dust settles, legal issues often arise the amount awarded in damages, as an individual can and will be We take a look at what the legal implications are of being involved in a humiliated in front of people, which can damage his reputation, as physical confrontation Greyling Erasmus, director at Gildenhuys Malatji opposed to two people ighting behind closed doors where no one Incorporated (GMI), says that each incident has unique circumstances, witnesses the ight and therefore the civil damages that may arise from an assault case are IS INTOXICATION TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT? WILL THIS STRENGTHEN, considered on a case-by-case basis However, he did outline the general OR WEAKEN YOUR CASE IF THE OTHER PERSON WAS DRUNK? Again, legal considerations in answering the most-often asked questions this will depend on the facts of the matter If the aggressor is under the pertaining to getting into a ight inluence, it will not diminish his capacity in the eyes of the law, IN THE EYES OF THE LAW, DOES IT MATTER WHO STARTED THE remembering that we are dealing with civil damages, not criminal FIGHT IN TERMS OF DETERMINING THE DAMAGES? It is important to conviction A person is liable for the damages he caused, irrespective of separate the concepts of liability from damages The irst question the his levels of intoxication If the person that assaulted you was drunk, he court will ask is simply whether there was a wrongful or negligent act on might argue that he was not in control of his senses and he might plead the part of the defendant If this is the case, such as in the event of for leniency Damages sufered by the plaintif as a result of the assault provocation, the court may, at its own discretion, decide to award less should be viewed in light of the efect that it had on the plaintif, and the damages In a nutshell, whether you are liable for damages (liability), intoxication of the defendant should have no bearing on this decision and how much has to be paid (the quantum) are decided separately from the question of “who started the ight” WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE CLOSE TO A FIGHT? COULD YOU BE IN TROUBLE IF YOU DO NOTHING TO INTERVENE? WHAT CONSTITUTES PROVOCATION IN THE EYES OF THE LAW? CAN YOU BE IN TROUBLE IF YOU WERE PART OF A GROUP THAT GOT Provocation can be either physical or verbal in nature, such as INTO A FIGHT, EVEN IF YOU DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE FIGHT threatening someone’s life, or picking up an item with which to assault YOURSELF? There is a risk of being cited as a joint wrongdoer, and a another person This is assessed on a case-by-case basis claim being pursued against you However, they would have to prove DOES PREVIOUS TRAINING PLAY A ROLE IN DETERMINING that you caused the damages, which will be a daunting task There is a DAMAGES, FOR INSTANCE IF ONE OF THE PARTIES IS A BOXER? No, this common-law doctrine, which is commonly used in criminal law, has no efect on determining damages; damages are determined by the whereby getaway drivers in bank robberies are charged with the actual injuries sustained, and the sequelae (the after-efects) of those injuries robbery This is known as the common-purpose doctrine, and it might The quantum of damages is determined solely at the discretion of the be argued that you had a common purpose in the assault However, as MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA 85 stated above, the onus of proof lies with the claimant, which under normal circumstances would be very diicult to establish WHAT RECOURSE DO YOU HAVE IF YOUR CAR GETS DAMAGED WHEN TWO OTHER PEOPLE FIGHT IN THE PARKING LOT? This is not a hard and fast rule, but in most cases, you would be entitled to recover the reasonable costs of repair (to its pre-incident condition) from the person who caused the damage (usually the aggressor) For litigation purposes, it would usually, however, be the safer option for the owner of the vehicle to institute a damages claim against all the individuals, as you the perpetrator cannot argue that he could not reasonably foresee that would have to ensure that the person that actually caused the damage is his single punch could have caused such damage before the court This is not always easy to do, as the owner of the car usually does not have all the facts of the ight at his disposal 13 WHAT OBLIGATIONS DO YOU HAVE AS A WITNESS? IS THERE A LEGAL ONUS ON YOU TO REPORT A FIGHT WHERE GRIEVOUS BODILY WHAT RECOURSE DO YOU HAVE IF CLUB BOUNCERS INJURE YOU? HARM WAS INFLICTED? The law does not place an onus on a private You have a right of recovery against the bouncer(s), as well as the person to report an assault However, if the assault causes grievous employer The principle of vicarious liability in our law means that bodily harm, it would be advisable to report it, but you will not be liable employers are liable for the actions of their employees Usually, bouncers for damages if you not report it The good conscience of the private are employees of the club, which means that club owners are responsible citizen would, however, mandate that a crime of any kind should be for their behaviour It would usually be the safest option to sue both the reported at all times club’s employer, and the bouncer in his personal capacity to recover 14 DO YOU HAVE ANY LEGAL RECOURSE IF YOU GET INJURED IN A your damages, because it might be that the bouncer has insuicient CLUB, BUT YOU ARE UNDERAGE? There is a common misconception means to pay damages amongst victims that if you are guilty of one ofence, it inluences your 10 WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU HAVE IN SELF-DEFENCE? You are allowed right to compensation in an unrelated incident This is not the case For to physically ward of the attack, as long as it is in proportion to the instance, if you drive without a licence and are injured in a car accident attack, and it must be reasonable under the circumstances For example, by the negligence of another driver, the Road Accident Fund cannot if someone threatens to assault you, you cannot ward of a potential refuse to compensate you on the grounds that you not have a valid attack by shooting them with a irearm driver’s licence Therefore, you would still have the right to claim, but 11 WHAT ARE THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO CONSTITUTE ASSAULT the club may argue (we would suggest incorrectly so) that you had AND BATTERY? Assault is the unlawful and intentional application of entered the premises unlawfully, and that you have accepted the force, whether directly or indirectly, to the person by another, or consequences of doing so The reasoning, we believe, might be unsound, inspiring a belief in another person that force is immediately to be but the club may plead that the underage individual voluntarily accepted applied to that person In civil damages actions, you would, however, the risk under the doctrine of volenti non it iniuria have to prove the normal elements of a delict are present in order to be ABOUT GREYLING ERASMUS able to recover damages 12 WHAT CONSTITUTES A WEAPON? ARE THERE DIFFERENT Greyling joined the GMI team as candidate attorney in January 2007 CONSIDERATIONS WHEN YOU CARRY A KNIFE OR GUN, AS OPPOSED While completing his articles, Greyling had exposure to ields of Labour TO PICKING UP A ROCK AND HITTING SOMEONE WITH THAT? Damages Law, Commercial Law, High Court Litigation, and Magistrate Court are assessed on the actual damages Litigation Greyling was admitted as an attorney in 2009, and appointed the victim sufers, irrespective of how as an associate in the General Litigation and Personal Injury Law they were inlicted upon him, whether with a weapon, or with a person’s ists The particular facts of the matter will be crucial in the determination of damages For instance, if you are attacked from behind with a club, the presiding oicer will be more hesitant to ind that you provoked the assailant It is also important to point out that there is an accepted legal principle of “you take your victim as you ind him” Essentially, this means that the person perpetrating the assault cannot later argue that the extent of the damages he caused is more severe than he (or even the reasonable person) could have anticipated For instance, where a single punch causes severe injuries, 86 MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA D amages are assessed on the actual damages the victim suffers, irrespective of how they were inflicted upon him.” Department His practice has evolved from one focusing on personal injury matters, to a multifaceted General Litigation practice also dealing with commercial and contractual disputes, claims for wrongful arrest, and medical negligence matters ABOUT GMI Gildenhuys Malatji Incorporated (GMI) is a irm of attorneys based in Groenkloof, Pretoria The irm specialises in top-level commercial transactions, commercial litigation, public sector and administrative law, employment law, property law and conveyancing, insolvency and estates, insurance law, as well as personal injury, medical negligence, and general litigation A distinguishing attribute of the irm, which has been in existence since the 1950s, is the pursuance of a value-adding, solution-orientated service ofering to its clients The irm has succeeded in bringing together experience extending over ive decades, and quality black legal expertise In light of this recognised success, it is a major advisor in both the public sector, and to the corporate world For more information, please visit gminc.co.za S T Y L I S T C H R I S T I E S I M P S O N , C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R E L E N A F O R T, M O D E L TA N E R AT M O D E L S 1, P U B L I C R E L AT I O N S L A U R A J O U V E Opposite Page: Cotton jacket and shorts, Thom Browne Cashmere vest, Hermes SOUTH AFRICA This Page: Cotton jacket and trousers, Bally Cotton shirt and leather belt, Prada Leather shoes, Bally Sunglasses, Yohji Yamamoto Pocket square, Hermes BEAUTY THANKS FOR SHARING SUBSCRIBE TO D AY DIVE IN WITH THREE INSTAGRAM BEAUTIES WHO ARE ON THE FAST TRACK TO SOCIAL-MEDIA SUPREMACY Meet Derryn Lester, Charissa du Plessis, and Shané van der Westhuizen Whether rocking bikinis on the DERRYN LESTER @DerrynLester HOMETOWN: Johannesb FOLLOWERS: 12,3k INSTA-QUOTE: “Be real, humble, be true, be you,” anon beach, or pausing mid-workout at the gym to shoot another perfect selfie (iPhone held aloft in mirror), they’re all about capturing hearts, the kind that appear when you “like” their photos on Instagram And they are very, very good at amassing those likes, attracting and maintaining followers, and burnishing their personal brands It’s not just that they’re impossibly gorgeous; they’re experts on which filters to use, how to hashtag, and when to post pictures They optimise They hustle They’ve mastered the art of making it as a model in the Instagram-obsessed age of Kendall and Kylie, where social media reigns supreme, and big breaks come to those with big followings Which is why these three Insta-up-and-comers are already making a major splash and posting their way to prominence GROOMING HEAD GAMES G E T 11 I S S U E S D E L I V E R E D TO Y O U AN D SAVE! 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After acquiring potentially the most famous movie licence ever, Disney made the genius decision to hand it all over (at least the initial episode VII) to Lost co-creator, and selfprofessed Star Wars nerd, J.J Abrams Distancing himself from the prequels as quickly as possible, and focussing more on the originals, Abrams has already appeased many Star Wars fans Set 30 years after the events of Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, a lot of familiar faces return, from Han Solo and Chewbacca, to the Jedi Knight himself, Luke Skywalker Taking centre stage though are the new additions to the universe, from scavenger Rey, to MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA Enter the Dragon B A DA S S Raging Bull Rocky IV Drunken Master When We Were Kings Rocky HOT L I ST JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT THE SURVIVORS EVERY GREAT HORROR MOVIE NEEDS A “FINAL GIRL” HERE, OUR FAVOURITES The Final Girls, a meta-horror comedy that finds a group of attractive teens (including Taissa Farmiga and Nina Dobrev) mysteriously transported into an ’80s slasher flick with no real means of escape The film pays homage to scarymovie classics by poking fun at their stigmata of sex and over-the-top acting as the sure-fire way to end up on the wrong side of a machete What makes a final girl? In essence, it’s the bodies that pile up around her while our heroine fights on to the end credits Here, our favourite final girls, plus the number of victims each outlives It’s time these implacable survivors finally got their due They’ve suffered enough —Sean Abrams Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon JANE LEVY I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, 1997 VICTIMS EVIL DEAD, 2013 VICTIMS “Feast on this, motherfucker.” “What’re you waiting for, huh? What’re you waiting for?!” JAMIE LEE CURTIS KRISTEN CONNOLLY HALLOWEEN, 1978 VICTIMS “You know, Annie, someday you’re going to get us all into deep trouble.” THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, 2012 VICTIMS “An army of nightmares, huh? Let’s get this party started.” MARILYN BURNS THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, 1974 VICTIMS “You’re crazy! Please, you’ve got to make them stop.” MAIKA MONROE IT FOLLOWS, 2014 VICTIMS SHARNI VINSON “It was never about going anywhere, just having some kind of freedom, I guess Now that we’re old enough, where the Hell we go?” YOU’RE NEXT, 2011 VICTIMS KATIE CASSIDY BLACK CHRISTMAS, 2006 11 VICTIMS “We lock up the house, we got the fireplace poker, a ski pole or some shit, and for the next two hours not let each other out of our sights.” “I stuck a blender in his head and killed him.” JOCELIN DONAHUE THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, 2009 VICTIMS HEATHER LANGENKAMP “This one night changes everything for me.” A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, 1984 VICTIMS “I grab the guy in my dream You see me struggling, so you wake me up We both come out, you whack the fucker, and we got him.” SIGOURNEY W WEAVER AL IEN, 1979 VICTIMS “We’ll go step-bystep and cut off every bul head and ever y vent until we havve it cornered And then we’ll blow i the fuck out into space! Is that acceptable t you?” Road House NEVE CAMPBELL SCREAM, 1996 VICTIMS “They’re all the same, some stupid killer stalking some bigbreasted girl who can’t act, who is always running up the stairs when she should be going out the front door It’s insulting.” The Fighter Fat City Kill Bill Rocky III Kickboxer MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA 91 HOT L I ST How can there be THE SERIES REAL DEATH STORIES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MET WITH EXTRAORDINARY ENDS 000 different versions of something so terrible, and why is it so funny? Imagine a ‘90s talk show host (with all the terrible humour and oneliners thrown in there) narrating the last moments of your life That’s 1000 Ways to Die, a dark-humour show that tells stories of people who met a doom too embarrassing and odd to mention on an epitaph Heard the story of a germophobe who died of alcohol poisoning by trying to sterilise his body by immersing himself in alcohol? Thought so How about the mime that choked to death, because people around him thought he was acting? Yep Or maybe you know 438 Days by Jonathan Franklin In January 2014, a bearded and bedraggled fisherman washed ashore in the Marshall Islands after drifting at sea for 438 days, the first man known to have survived alone THE BOOKS STORIES OF SURVIVAL AND REDEMPTION The Heart You Carry Home by Jennifer Miller In 1969, an army unit stumbles upon a statue of Hindu warrior goddess Durga, and an experience that will change their lives Decades later, the Ali Cinderella Man Fight Club about the douchebag who dressed up as Bigfoot to scare his neighbours, but got shot with a tranquillizer by a Bigfoot enthusiast, and died from poisoning? Sigh You get my drift —Farai Makoni THE MUSICIAN MAMA, HE MADE IT! “How can there be 000 different versions of something so terrible, and why is it so funny?” for that long This book tells his wild story He spends days conversing with the corpse of a fellow fisherman, decapitating birds for food, and hiding from the sun inside a tiny cooler group’s commander summons his battlescarred brothers to the desert for a spiritual reckoning The result is a gripping tale of combat veterans bridging the distance between battlefield and home front Million Dollar Baby EVEN MY MOM, who thinks Lil Wayne is the little boy next door called Wayne, knows who Cassper Nyovest is The 24-year-old, Mafikeng-born rapper has taken the South African music scene by storm, drowning other rappers in the process with hits like “Doc Shebeleza,” “Gusheshe,” and his most recent “Mama I Made It” From dance moves that could put Drake’s “Hotline Bling” choreographer to shame, to a ponytail that would make Rapunzel feel self-conscious, the music maestro has brought a new flavour to South Africa, collaborating with international fellas like Karate Kid Girlfight DJ Drama, Talib Kweli, and the Game, who feature in his album Showing no signs of stopping, he just made history by becoming the first South African artist to sell-out the Dome in Johannesburg, which earned him a shoutout from Jacob Zuma Word —Farai Makoni “Cassper made history by becoming the first South African artist to sell out the Dome.” Southpaw WEAKASS 92 MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA HOT L I ST 10 THE TASTEMAKER LADIES’ MAN MAPS MAPONYANE ON HIS OFF-THE-SCREEN INDULGENCES THE VETERAN BLOOD, GUTS, AND BOOMSTICKS TALKING TO BRUCE CAMPBELL TWENTY-THREE years and unspeakable gallons of blood later, everyone’s favourite one-handed buffoon is back for yet another splatterfest Ashley “Ash” J Williams (Bruce Campbell), the title character from Sam Raimi’s cult-classic Evil Dead trilogy, heads up Ash vs Evil Dead, the 10-episode series set for resurrection October 31 Here, a chat with the ultimate survivor —Sean Abrams So, what has Ash been up to? He lives in a shithole, he’s got no job, he’s missing a hand, and he goes to bars whining about it He’s gone nowhere for 30 years Does he have new skills at his disposal now? Not really; he’s kind of an idiot You have to understand that We got a note from the studio one time about how Ash should handle a gun, and our reply was that Ash wouldn’t know how to that He’s not a trained soldier, he’s not a spy, he’s not FBI And that’s why I like him He’s just a guy What’s it mean for Ash that the action is moving out from the woods? It means he’s going to grow as a human being, and he has to interact with other people and learn to play nice, which isn’t easy for him He realises he can’t this alone He has to become a leader Presumably there are more accessories to strap to his stump Definitely Use your imagination Anything is game The other nice thing is technology alone on film sets has allowed us to have better blood-delivery systems, literally spewing The old days it was a guy blowing blood through a tube from his mouth into an actor’s face Now it’s all pressurised So, how will the series compare to the films? It’s going to kind of be like watching a movie from the ’80s The approach is much more old school Our demons are nasty They’re scary But they are not zombies Everyone uses that term, but they’re deadites They’re smart, aggressive, tricky; they can pretend like they’re normal, they can drive cars, they can use your own shotgun against you They’ll grab your chainsaw and fuck you up They’re a force to be reckoned with Any survival advice for first-time horrormovie characters? Don’t read from creepy books Don’t go into creepy houses, or the basement Don’t go check out something alone All the rules apply There’s just so many things you shouldn’t that everybody does, and that’s why they die Car: “I have my eye on the Jaguar XE S It’s an understated, yet classy, mean machine.” Hotel: “Mount Nelson (Cape Town) From the lawns, views, spacious rooms, it’s just always a treat.” Meal: “Lasagne from Gemelli in Bryanston It’s one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to.” Scent: “Tom Ford You can’t go wrong with any of the TF scents.” Style Icon: “Tom Ford He’s one of the best on all fronts as far as fashion and style goes.” Watch: “The “ The Jaguar XE S It’s an understated, yet classy, mean machine.” Frederique Constant Smartwatch I can’t wait to get my hands on one It’s classic, with smartwatch capabilities.” Jeans: “Tiger of Sweden’s Pistoleros They always seem to be the best fit, and you can never have too many.” Sneakers: “Adidas Stan Smiths, Superstars, and Tubulars I’m a sneaker freak, and the brand with the three stripes is a constant obsession that I never get bored of.” Signature Accessory: “Tom Ford spectacles I’m blind without specs, and I need to invest in the best I can get.” Workout: “Social football, and swimming.” MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA 93 94 MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA INFORMER: HAVING BEEN one of the top matchmakers for the past 10 years, I’ve dealt with some of the hottest girls out there, many of which are models and celebrities As a former cover model and actress myself, I have a fairly accurate idea of what these women are looking for in their ideal man As you will read from my 12 pointers below, it boils down to a combination of common sense and “good, old-fashioned values” While chivalry has been said to be dead, so are the days when women sat at home and pined for a man Despite today’s gender equality, deep down, a lot of women yearn for the Mad Men-era etiquette that made dating enjoyable My pointers incorporate modern twists on many of these old-school manners If you adopt just a few of these, you might just ind yourself dating the Maxim model of your dreams DON’T: Do not start a conversation by telling her how hot she is She hears it all day, every day from men trying to pick her up It’s not special and won’t impress her DO: Instead, try a common interest to talk about Maybe a hobby, restaurant, movie, or maybe something about that moment Be witty, interesting, and funny Make everything count This is your opening act A HOW-TO GUIDE TO DATING MODELS MODEL, ACTRESS, AND MATCHMAKER SIMONA FUSCO ON HOW AVERAGE GUYS CAN SCORE POSTER GIRLS DON’T: Don’t try to push yourself on her, or manipulate your way into her life If she’s not interested in dating you, then no matter how much you text or call her, it’ll only make you look unstable Imagine if she tried to manipulate her way into your life, I’m sure you wouldn’t want to date her DO: Good, old-fashioned courting Take your time getting to know her, and courting her Just as you don’t respect a girl who “moves too fast,” neither will she respect a guy who’s too quick If you are interested in pursuing a long-term relationship with her, keep it slow and steady Forget the one-night stands Make headway with each date If you’re determined, try getting to know her family DON’T: Don’t show up dressed like a slob Put some effort into it! If you don’t know much about fashion, talk to a friend who does, or check out our magazine, and see what’s in style DO: Wine and dine Girls love gifts and surprises When you pick her up for dinner, bring some unique flowers, or a box of sweets You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg, but it goes a long way to show her your appreciation And, above all, it’s romantic! DON’T: Don’t go Dutch and offer to split the tab, or make her pay It’s a sure-fire way of not getting a second date Dating today has dramatically changed with the introduction of texting and social media It encourages daters to be more casual in their intentions and relationships Before the advent of texting and social media, you actually had to pick up the phone and talk to someone; meet them in person It leaves little room for misunderstandings It’s all too easy to not put any effort in DO: Take the guesswork out of the equation, and be more straightforward Pick up the phone or ask to meet in person Instead of sending her a text she might misunderstand, express yourself in person Let her see the facial expressions to match your words That might just get the reaction you were looking for DON’T: Keep it on a need-to-know basis Don’t involve your friends and family in every detail of your dating life Friends might intervene and get jealous of you dating a beautiful woman/model/ celeb, and the last thing you need is someone manipulating your relationship DO: Keep your personal life private Discuss with your date about how you two want to handle social media posts Do you, or don’t you want to share photos? To tag, or not to tag? This is important stuff to think about, especially when it comes to your wellknown lady DON’T: Be lazy and wait for life to come to you When you meet this woman, you want to be ready and your very best Let her see you are a driven, educated, and healthy individual She’ll have to want and envision a relationship with you DO: Educate yourself, work hard, play hard, and keep your mind and body healthy and clear Have something to offer with your education, and/or personality DO: Have manners This is a simple one, guys Remember, gentlemen pay for the date Gentlemen hold the door open for their date A gentleman walks his date to her car and front door Gentlemen will make plans on the phone DON’T: Whatever you do, don’t talk about DON’T: Social media and texting DO: Be confident, but don’t be selfish When dating a beautiful woman, even if she’s a celeb or not, it’s inevitable that she’ll have all eyes on her, especially from the opposite sex You’ll need to be the better man, and keep your cool your ex, and what a bitch she was It makes you look bitter, and still stuck in the past It also makes a girl wonder what you’ll say about her 10 DON’T: Be a Debbie Downer, complaining about her busy schedule She’s an independent, accomplished woman, and she wants someone equal in her life DO: Be positive and encouraging You should be independent yourself Show her that you want to be with her, but you don’t need to be with her Show that your time is valuable just like hers, and make the most of the time you spend with her DO: If the ex convo does come up, tell your date you’ve learnt from the experience, and now you know what you and don’t want Be the bigger person, and be positive! Women prefer guys who can look on the bright side DON’T: Throw jealous tantrums, check her phone, go through her texts and emails, or stalk her social media It’ll be the death of you! She will lose all respect for you You’ll be branded a “creeper,” and she will think that she can better, since you’re intent on believing she can 11 DON’T: Think about what she can for you You want her to notice that you’re a selfless, giving human being that is not just interested in sleeping with her, but actually cares about her on a level deeper than flesh In return, she will want to make you happy DO: Find out how you can bring value to her life How you improve her quality of life with your presence? It’s these things that will show her why she should be with you If you can provide happiness, partnership, security, friendship, she’ll want to keep you around MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA 95 THREESOMES: FUN, OR A DISASTER? To get in touch with Dominika, visit dominikasdomain.com 96 MAXIMMAG.CO.ZA SERIOUSLY, would you it? Obviously, most of us have had those naughty fantasies in our heads, two girls, one guy, one guy, three girls, you name it! And there’s nothing wrong with these fantasies It is absolutely normal to think that way, to desire experiencing the unknown Let’s face it, most of the time, it is the unknown or forbidden that’s the exciting part From time to time, we question our sex life Is it exciting enough? Kinky enough? Is everyone else having a better time than we are? But that’s a silly way of looking at it It’s all a matter of taste and perspective, what’s exciting for you can be boring for someone else, and vice versa! If sex between couples takes hard work, then these fantasies including more than two people require even more work! If you are the one in demand (e.g a guy, with two girls), you get all the action, but if you’re not, then you have to sit some out, too Unlike with two people, all your partner’s attention can be on you only And it’s important to realise that there is no time for real intimacy in such an arrangement; it is a very, very selfish experience This is not the kind of sex where you make a connection You use one another for your own pleasure, that’s all So, yes, it sounds exciting and fascinating, but in reality, it is hard work, and there is the risk of feeling left out, or having empty sex without any intimacy Sometimes, you or your partner will wonder if the extra person is there, because they or you aren’t enough You have to decide if that’s worth it for you I can go on and on about how to it, when and where, but first, have a good think before jumping into this kind of decision Do you really want to it? And why? Are you doing it for yourself, or your partner? Or is it for both of you (the ideal)? If you decide that you want to go ahead with it, then that’s great, but you have to be certain Now, before you go dashing off to swingers’ clubs, or try to find someone on the Internet, I would definitely start with a strip club Think of it as a “threesome for beginners,” or “threesome lite” It is a super environment for both of you to relax and see whether this is your kind of thing Find a girl you both find attractive, and have her dance for both of you This way, you get the fantasy without the disappointment, or fallout Consider the Benefits: š Oek Zed¿j ]e Wbb j^[ mWo1 _j¿i `kij W ZWdY[$ š Oek ][j Wd _Z[W e\ ^em _j \[[bi je i[[ oekh fWhjd[h m_j^ (a barely dressed) someone else Are you jealous? 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