I missed blogging yesterday, and I’ve been trying so hard to post every day. *sigh* Sadly, there will be missed days for various reasons from here on out. It’s life and can’t be helped. Anyhow, for today’s blog post, I’m cheating and reposting an older one. Back to new, original posts tomorrow.
***********************
A question that keeps popping up during chats I attend or just idle conversation with fledgling authors is “How do you write a sex scene?” Good question, and one I had never really thought about until I was asked like twelve times or so. Just exactly how does one go about writing those juicy, fire in the blood, steam coming out your ears and curling your toes sex scenes? Imagination–and a whole lot of it. LOL
But seriously, there is so much more to writing a sex scene and making it work than just the mechanics. You can read position manuals and how to books until you’re blue in the face, but if the emotion isn’t there, you’re pretty much wasting your time. Remember to put all five senses into the scenes as well as those inner twinges and jolts, the random thoughts running through the characters’ heads and toss in some dialogue too, which is the part I have the most difficulty with. Talking during sex just ain’t easy, especially when you’re short on breath before you even started. *grin*
The five senses during sex:
1) What does the character FEEL? The touch of his skin against hers, the coarseness of his hair rubbing against her sensitive nipples, a rush of warm breath across her cheek. Those types of things.
2) What does the character SEE? The color of his eyes, the way that patch of hair low on his belly tapers down and leads her to the hidden treasures awaiting her beneath his slacks, the smile upon his face, and the lust reflecting in his eyes, just to name a few.
3) What does the character TASTE? A trace of salt upon his skin, a hint of mint upon his lips, that sweet yet tangy taste that is unique only to him.
4) What does the character HEAR? The rapid beat of her heart, the slid of fabric against fabric, the rasp of a zipper as it slides down.
And one of the most important and yet most often overlooked sense
5) What does the character SMELL? The scent of strawberries wafting up from the scented candle slowly burning on the bedside table. The faint aroma of powder feathered across her skin. The heady cologne clinging to his shirt collar, or even the smell of the soap he used in his shower earlier on.
If combined correctly, you’re certain to obtain that unforgettable, have the reader reaching for ice while fanning him/her self after reading type of sex scene. Yes, sex scenes are a collection of repetitive actions, but the true art is in how you string them together and weave in the senses and descriptions.
What prompted this post? I have sex scenes to write and as usual, I’m procrastinating. *big grin* Procrastination should have been my middle name–really.
Anyhow, I guess I’ve wasted enough time. Hopefully this post will help someone with their work. 
Heather
