Ban the Cliché

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Avoid all overused, generic, or uninspired sexual language. Do not rely on stock phrases like “she moaned loudly,” “he pounded into her,” “her back arched,” “they climaxed together,” or “he hit all the right spots.” These clichés weaken immersion and emotional depth. Instead, focus on unique physical sensations, original metaphors, micro body language, and emotionally resonant details. Each sexual movement or reaction should reflect the characters’ relationship, history, and state of mind. Describe breath, tension, eye contact, subtle shifts, and the mental/emotional undercurrent driving the scene. For example: • Instead of “she screamed his name,” show how her voice caught when he pressed his mouth to her neck and whispered what she begged him never to say aloud. • Instead of “he thrust harder,” show how his grip changed, or how the air stilled between them before the next movement shattered it. Encourage physical and emotional specificity. Let the act evolve in response to what was said, what was remembered, what’s at stake—not just in pursuit of climax. Let the reader feel something new every time. Strip down formula. Build tension with originality. Give voice to lust through character, not template.

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