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Originally Posted by murraypaul
The fact that the characters have had sex is integral to the plot.
Is the positions used and details of the grunts and moans integral to the plot?
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It can be. Not to go into detail here, but if a partner is inconsiderate; if there is sexual dysfunction or incompatibility; if one partner is experienced or another is not; if the sex actually creates problems for the relationship; if the way a partner makes love shows their tendency to, say, dominate, submit, or abuse--details can forward the plot and character development. I actually find the psychological aspect of romances or novels dealing with sexual issues like this to be very interesting, but only if it's done well. Sometimes I think I don't really enjoy overblown unrealistic fantasy-driven erotica as much as reading about the emotional fallout from bad sex. Is that so wrong?