The scene:
This is the gourmet version of foreplay. A blindfolded Kim Basinger is hand-fed strawberries, champagne, jelly and various other treats by Mickey Rourke (pre all that freaky plastic surgery), before being sprayed with fizzy water and having honey drizzled over her thighs drizzled.

The turn-on:
You don't need to be Sigmund Freud to appreciate that close-ups of Basinger's moist lips hungrily devouring ripe fruit are highly suggestive. "The mouth replicates the genital region, so doing stuff around it is really erotic," says Hellyer.

The fact that Basinger is blindfolded raises the kink factor to turn these kitchen highjinks into a teasing power game. "By closing off certain senses and focusing on others you can have heightened sexual experiences," says Hellyer. "Here they've shut off her sense of sight to concentrate on taste, smell and touch around the mouth."

Your sequel:
The 9 1/2 Weeks scene is a classic example of dominant/submissive sexual play. "But what's so nice about it, and so good for people to take into their own lives, is that it's not nasty," explains Hellyer. "He's created a safe space where she can completely let go and surrender to his power. She has no idea what he's going to do, but trusts him implicitly."

To recreate this sensual atmosphere you'll need to do more than just replacing those mouldy baked beans in your fridge for something a bit more appetising.

"The guy's obviously put a huge amount of thought into this whole set-up," says Hellyer. You should start by opting for mood lighting - this will make your partner look and feel more attractive. "That's so important, as when women take off their clothes they're often very self-conscious about how they look," Hellyer explains. "Light some candles and everyone instantly looks sexier."

The right music can also boost a stuttering seduction bid, although you don't have to resort to a selection of Barry White hits. Hellyer points out how in this scene, the playful soundtrack brings a cheeky sense of fun. "With sex, people often take things too seriously, and then if something goes wrong they get upset," she says. "Here there's a lot of smiles and giggles, so she can really let go."

But the most valuable lesson to take back to your bedroom is the knicker-loosening effects of slow-burn foreplay. "This scene goes on for so long, and women really like a lot of lead-up before intercourse," says Hellyer. Food is used in the foreplay here, but Hellyer also recommends massage, cuddles or even dancing as excellent alternatives. "What's interesting is this scene is hugely erotic, but there's no genital interaction whatsoever," she says. "But at the end of all that she'll be so hot for sex and probably have the best orgasm she'll ever have."