Taste of Cyn

Erotic romance writers often worry about keeping every sex scene fresh and new and exciting. There are only so many possible sexual positions. How can every sex scene be different?

Every sex scene is different because every character is different.

Occupation often defines people, especially heroes. It reflects the character’s personality. A fireman would approach sex differently than an accountant. His technique would likely be braver, more aggressive and wild. He’d use different words to describe the scene, the heroine and the feelings inside him (there’d be talk of hoses and lighting fires – grins).

Sexual experience makes a difference. If the heroine is a virgin, she might be more hesitant. She’d make mistakes, perhaps cause some damage. The hero would react to her inexperience. Maybe he would talk more, asking her if she’s okay, coach her or slow down the process. Or he might not. His reaction would depend on the situation and on his character.

Age makes a difference. A thirty year old approaches sex in a different way than a twenty year old. Ethnic background makes a difference. Where he or she grew up makes a difference. Income level makes a difference (billionaires can afford the expensive toys – grins). Parents make a difference. The list goes on.

But-but-but you say, there’s usually more than one sex scene in an erotic romance (usually – there are erotic romances with no sex scenes). How do we make the sex scenes different when the characters remain the same?

The sex scenes will be different because the relationship will be different. In the first sex scene, the two (or more) characters usually don’t care deeply about each other. In Breaking All The Rules, the first sex scene is all about Nate. He’s focused on his own fulfillment and doesn’t think about Camille’s happiness. He doesn’t even kiss her in this scene. In the last sex scene, he kisses her and ensures she’s taken care of first. This shows readers how the relationship has progressed, growing stronger.

Another way to vary sex scenes is to change the situation. Characters will have sex on a desk in an office differently than they’ll have sex in a bed at their private home. They likely won’t scream at the top of their lungs or tear clothing. They might get a thrill out of possibility of being caught. Characters might navigate under blankets while having sex in a freezing cabin. They might roll around buck naked while having sex on a tropical beach.

There are also clothing and toys and props. Maybe she keeps her high heels on. Maybe he uses the feather he found during a walk in the woods. Nate and Camille use the contract they’ve negotiated. The possibilities are endless.

How do you keep your sex scenes fresh and exciting?

Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.

Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.

Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.

Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.

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