So, here we are again, more hints from my humping help list that will hopefully help you write that amazing sex scene for your book.

Get real: One of my pet hates when reading erotic literature is the unrealistic attitude that characters adopt towards the less romantic subject of contraception. There are few people in this modern age who do not consider the effects of unprotected sex. Consider a line that will show what the characters' intentions are, how fortunate it was that she had a condom in her purse or how they both hoped a child would enhance their lives. However, avoid clichés that involve the “telltale rip of foil” that is so overdone!

Perfect sex is not a given: People are flawed and, as writers, we recognize this and give thanks that it is so. In the same way, sex is not always a perfect experience that ends with a mutual explosion and happy ever after. Allow some humor and awkwardness to give your characters depth and your reader will love you for it.

Details, people: The settings for your erotic encounters can be as weird and wonderful as you like provided they are realistic. If in doubt, try it out! If you are setting your sex scene in a lift then be aware that there can be limitations on the shenanigans you can achieve; your participants are not very likely to achieve full-on command of the Karma Sutra. Also, be aware of time limits as well as space.

Clean up after: When editing, be aware of the tiny details that can make or break your scene. Are there four different hands on your lady when there is only one man in the room? Make a note of every piece of clothing that comes off and make sure it is retrieved after. Oh, and the most important part of cleaning up after? Tissues! Do not have your heroine standing up with “his seed still inside her” and getting dressed. This does not happen, just be aware that your readers will notice the minutiae.

After sex: You have written the best sex scene ever and you are, understandably, emotional and wrung out. Well, then you know how your characters feel! Some of the best sex scenes are often followed by the story carrying on at full tilt and avoiding the immediate lull that follows sex. This is a mistake, you need to have a reaction to the sex just as you would in real life. I am not saying that it should all be snuggling and rainbows; maybe he realizes that he has made a massive mistake and leaves her sleeping. Whatever happened post-sex is just as important as the sex itself; use this time to describe how your characters are feeling and how the sex has affected them.

These are just a few of the points that help me when I am writing bedroom scenes and I hope they are of use to you also. Well written sex should leave your readers wanting more!