Feb 06 2008
RP: Ewww. Just ewww.
As a general rule, I do not want to be grossed out when reading a sex scene in a romance novel.
Now, I am generally not squeamish about being grossed out (in fiction, that is—real life is another matter entirely). I have a nifty stack of horror anthologies from which I am reading one gruesome tale here and there as time and mood permit, and there’s plenty of grossness. Even sexual grossness. But they’re horror stories. They’re supposed to squick you out.
A romance novel, in my opinion, should strive to portray romantic happenings in an appealing fashion.
Reading that the heroine’s delicate flower of womanhood “drooled” as a result of her ardor made me think of a gaping mouth, which made me think of this Review of Movies We Haven’t Seen, resulting in much nauseated giggling.
Plus, copious vaginal discharge is usually an indication of some kind of infection, which also is not the most romantic thought while reading of a couple’s physical consummation of their transcendent love for one another.
Conclusion: “Drooling” reproductive orifices = not sexy.
And while we’re at it, “slurping”? I’m thinking pig at a trough. Just… no.
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February 7th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I just read that comment on the heroine’s vagina “drooling” and I just had the image of Homer Simpson drooling over donuts. :lol: NOW I’m grossed out.
February 7th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Hmm, Homer Simpson and holey pastries.
There is no END to the smexiness the “drooling” nether regions brings to mind, is there?
February 8th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Drooling Va Jay Jay. Great name for a band, I’m thinking.
February 9th, 2008 at 11:22 am
My non-existent punk metal band is named Cheesy Discharge. We would totally tour with the Drooling Va Jay Jays. We could call it The STD Tour!
Our motto “Come and give us the clap!”
Imagine the T-shirts…