1. Avoid Generic Dialogue — “I love you” means little without context or emotional build-up. 2. Don’t Rush the Moment — Let tension simmer; don’t leap straight into the act. 3. Avoid Overused Clichés — Roses, violins, and moonlit walks can feel hollow without a twist. 4. Don’t Neglect Internal Conflict — Desire is richer when tangled with doubt, fear, or longing. 5. Avoid Flat Descriptions — “He kissed her passionately” tells nothing; show, don’t tell. 6. Don’t Skip the Build-Up — Emotional intimacy should precede physical closeness. 7. Avoid One-Sided Passion — Both characters should be emotionally and physically engaged. 8. Don’t Ignore Setting — A sterile or vague backdrop kills atmosphere. 9. Avoid Mechanical Action — Focus on feeling, not just movement. 10. Don’t Overload with Adjectives — “Hot, steamy, passionate” loses power when overused. 11. Avoid Unrealistic Dialogue — Keep speech grounded in character and context. 12. Don’t Forget the Five Senses — Sight alone is not enough; evoke scent, sound, touch, taste. 13. Avoid Emotional Disconnect — Physical closeness without emotional resonance feels empty. 14. Don’t Over-Explain — Trust the reader to feel the moment without excessive narration. 15. Avoid Repetition — Vary sentence structure and word choice to keep the rhythm alive. 16. Don’t Skip Consent — Enthusiastic, mutual desire is always sexier than ambiguity. 17. Avoid Instant Chemistry Without Cause — Build attraction through shared moments. 18. Don’t Neglect Character Voice — Let their unique personalities shape the scene. 19. Avoid Predictable Beats — Surprise the reader with unexpected vulnerability or humor. 20. Don’t Fade to Black Too Soon — Sometimes the aftermath is just as revealing. 21. Avoid Over-Scripting — Let the scene breathe; not every moment needs to be choreographed. 22. Don’t Ignore Power Dynamics — Be aware of imbalances and how they affect tension. 23. Avoid Unrealistic Perfection — Flaws, awkwardness, and hesitation make it real. 24. Don’t Forget the Stakes — Why does this moment matter to them? 25. Avoid Emotional Isolation — Let the scene ripple into the rest of the story.