The unofficial Desperate Housewives guide to seduction

Her character
A bitchy femme fatale, Edie's a steely real estate saleswoman who takes no prisoners. Is she really a harlot or just misunderstood? Who cares? She certainly doesn't! Edie makes no apologies.

Her seduction style
With the body of a woman half her age (and a constant desire to show it off), it's not just the ever-present lure of sex with no strings attached that has men panting. It's Edie's unusual mix of raw, blatant sexuality with supreme confidence. Appealing to men who think 'good time' rather than 'long term,' hers is a palpable sexuality packaged in the immensely popular blonde-haired-big-breasted form.

Get his attention, Edie style
Despite the 'modern' approach to sex (any is better than none), Edie opts for old-fashioned flirting moves - and for good reason; they still work a treat today. Throw your shoulders back to show off your breasts, saucily jut one hip out, raise an eyebrow, flare your nostrils and assume a smug, self-satisfied expression. The trick is to ooze confidence, and the effect is electrifyingly potent. Try putting one or both hands on your hips to take up lots of space, command presence and draw attention to your spectacular figure.

Make the first move
Satisfy your urge to show off by semi-stripping. Invite him back to your place, but instead of slipping into something more comfortable, work with what you're wearing. Start by unbuttoning your jacket and shrugging your shoulders sexily so it slides down in one motion. Undo the top three buttons of your shirt and shake your hair out. Then lean over, sticking your bottom out as far as possible, and undo the straps of your shoes, removing them so you're barefoot. 'That's better,' you say, before walking into the kitchen to get the drinks. Somehow, we think he'll agree.

Keep him panting
Open your toy drawer (all Edie types have at least one vibrator) and use one of your goodies on his perineum, the flat bit between his testicles and bottom. Also try holding it against his testicles as you go down on him.

Possible pitfalls of being an Edie
If you're going to wear tops slit to the waist and skirts skimming your underwear, men will jump to conclusions (namely, you're up for it and there's really no need to buy you dinner first). If you're unashamedly all for a fling, Edie's style suits you perfectly. But if you're looking for a relationship with substance and longevity, here are three words of advice: Tone it down!