We asked our contributors and their friends, “What music gets you in the mood for some lovin’?”

Sara-Rivka Davidson:

The entire album “Drive,” by Bic Runga

Justin Timberlake, especially, “Sexy Back” and “Love Stoned” HOT!

Fiona’s Apple “Tidal” album Favorite tracks: “Criminal” and “Honey”

Almost anything by Sarah Mchlachlan

“Dirrty” by Christina Aguilera

“I’m a Salve 4 U” Brittany Spears

Eliza J:

Frank Sinatra

Elvis Presley

Justin Timberlake.

Andrew Bock:

Without a doubt Ki-Oku by DJ Krush and Toshinori Kondo is my definitive love making album. Dense soothing beats with sultry horns make it a passionate album that will carry over from your speakers and into your bed.

Let’s be honest though, I’ll listen to anything in this situation.

Lesly Hershman:

I’ve never really been stimulated by stereotypical music. The first CD I ever made out to was Aerosmith’s “Get a Grip” which has a massive burp after the first song. From there it has bounced around; Sneaker Pimps, Tom Petty, Moby. A totally random selection of music and I can’t remember why any of it put me in the mood. I will say there’s something for getting it on to the same artist or CD over and over again though. I associate each musician/group on my list with a different boyfriend and different memories, almost all of which bring a smile to my face.