If your kid walks in while you're getting it on and you want to die of embarrassment... do this instead.

Ack! Your kid walked in while you were doing the deed? Here's some damage control.

Don't Panic: Sure, your first instincts may be to holler, "Wait--no!" when you're busted in the heat of passion, but raising your voice may just make things worse. "Many sexual positions and sounds can actually seem scary to a young child," says Scott Haltzman, M.D., author of The Secrets of Happily Married Women. "And if he sees you angry, he'll likely become upset, and develop a negative association with sex." So calmly (but quickly) grab the closest blanket and throw it over you and your hubby. "It's key to send the message that your behavior is private--not bad--so suddenly jerking apart may confuse him even more."

You could stay in each other's arms under the covers, but if you don't have blankets nearby, gently untangle yourselves--with any luck, you may just look like you were hugging. However, things aren't always so seamless. So you were trying out that new upside down/backwards/sideways pretzel-shaped move? "If your kid sees you in a very compromising state, it's OK to quickly move to the bathroom, or switch off the lights. Then, calmly say something like, 'Mommy and Daddy are having private time now. Please go play in your room for now.'"

Give it Time: You may be tempted to address the matter immediately, but it's surprisingly better to hold off. "It's possible your child understands exactly what he saw, and feels embarrassed," says Haltzman. So try to resume your normal routine as much as possible. The next day, during a relaxing time, (say, after dinner or before bedtime), say "Last night, Dad and I were spending special time together and expressing our feelings, but we're both safe and no one is hurt." Then follow up with: "In this house we knock on doors when they're closed, and last night you came in without knocking. What do you think you could have done differently?"

Your kid may have questions, but know this: "You shouldn't feel pressured to teach your child about sex at the moment he discovers it," he says. "It's better to wait until kids are ready to understand. However if he's curious, be as brief and honest as you can."

Plan Ahead: "The best way to prevent interruption is simply to install a lock on the bedroom door," says Haltzman. "You'll feel relaxed knowing your kid can't stumble in, which in turn will make sex more enjoyable." And be sure to plan your trysts during a time when your little one is happily occupied watching TV, playing in his room, or sleeping. And consider making love on surfaces that don't shake or creak, like the floor or a chair.

Lastly, try to abstain from making too much noise. "Staying silent and just staring into each other's eyes can actually boost intimacy," says Haltzman. "You could use sound control by turning on a whirring fan or playing soft music, but make sure you don't block your ability to hear your child otherwise you'll just feel anxious."

Has your kid ever walked in on you during the deed?