The anatomy of sex & storytelling | Part 01
Can You Write Your Way to Better Sex?
Why good storytellers make more attractive lovers
A closer look at an exchange of sexual fantasies made me curious about the relationship between sex and storytelling. What’s the connection between the two, and does mastering the art of storytelling indicate creativity and prowess in bed?
I briefly dated a guy who sent me the best-worst description of a sexual fantasy I’ve ever read. When he told me he had a hot good-night story for me, I waited in excitement.
Jesper was no writer, and English was his second language, so by no means did I expect a literary masterpiece. Still, nothing could have prepared me for what he slipped into my inbox that late-summer evening. It blew my socks off — but not in a good way!
Not sure whether to laugh or cry, I struggled not to fall off my chair. I had no idea how to respond when he asked.
— Sooo… what do you think?.
The only thing I managed to say without lying was:
— Wow! That was interesting…
We all know that ‘interesting’ is never a compliment, especially not in a sexual context.
