By now it shouldn’t come as a surprise that sexting can be great for your relationship. Whether you’ve been in a relationship for a while or you’re just starting something new, sending flirty, dirty messages is a great way to spice things up and keep them fresh — especially if you and your partner are long-distance. The thing is, not all of us are master sext crafters; some of us need a little inspiration when it comes to sexting ideas.

It can be difficult to overcome feeling awkward, stilted, or stale when you’re trying to start (or continue) a sexting session. That’s why we turned to sex therapists Dr. Liz Powell, Vanessa Marin, and Mal Harrison for expert tips on how to bite the bullet and commit with the confidence of a sexting pro.

“People might think, ‘I don’t know what to say’ or ‘I’m not creative,’ but you don’t have to dive in with all these kinky, dirty things,” Marin tells Refinery29. It's true that sexting can make people uneasy, but it doesn’t have to be daunting: It can be playful and silly. And it should be fun.“Find a specific language you feel comfortable with,” Marin says. "If you’re not comfortable with being too explicit from the get-go, that’s okay — just start slow. I think the best way to get started is just by looking at examples.”

Here, experts share their favorite sexting ideas to get you going. Click through to view them and gain some sext inspo to send to a very lucky recipient.