Okay, to be honest, I find using the word “spice” to describe “sexiness” kind of cringey and infantilizing. We are all adults here (for the most part? HI MY TEEN READERS, you should only read this if you feel comfy reading about sex!), so let’s use the words.
I just want to say thank you for using the actual word (sex) instead of “spice” - I’ve never liked using that term to describe sex scenes in books, either!
Agree completely with all of this. I have this rule that my characters can't even KISS until an emotional connection has been made. I can write certain scenes out of sequence, but the moments before a kiss MUST be linear and cohesive for me. Same with sex. Emotion before motion.😉
I just want to say thank you for using the actual word (sex) instead of “spice” - I’ve never liked using that term to describe sex scenes in books, either!
I get why people do it, there's something tongue in cheek about it, but I think we should also just call it what it is!!
Agree completely with all of this. I have this rule that my characters can't even KISS until an emotional connection has been made. I can write certain scenes out of sequence, but the moments before a kiss MUST be linear and cohesive for me. Same with sex. Emotion before motion.😉
A good rule of thumb! Although, ngl, sometimes I do like people kissing on accident or for fakesis which then leads to Real Feelings
LOL. That's definitely a good one.