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Should You Have Sex Before Pleasure?

Hm Samarel
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5 min readFeb 7, 2025

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Let’s be real: is it really necessary to have sex before pleasure? I mean, shouldn’t pleasure just come naturally with sex?

In an ideal world, sure. But in the land of awkward positions, accidental elbow jabs, and unintentional butt-drops, sex isn’t always the smooth, poetic experience we’re led to believe. Sometimes, you have to fight your way through the mess of it all before you get to the good stuff. Hence, the question: Should I have sex before pleasure?

The Myth of Instant Gratification

We’ve been sold a lie. That lie is called instant gratification, and it’s wrapped up in a shiny package with the words “quick and easy” stamped on it. You know, the romantic comedies where the couple gets tangled in the sheets and somehow manages to land in the perfect position? Let’s just pause here and acknowledge the real truth: sex is like trying to assemble a DIY project from Pinterest. It’s chaotic; it often involves some level of confusion, and there’s at least one moment when you’re not sure if you’re doing it right. But guess what? That’s normal. That’s life. The pleasure isn’t supposed to be handed to you like it’s a fast food order. It’s earned. Sex comes first — sometimes messily, awkwardly, and hilariously — and then, eventually, pleasure.

The Journey, Not the Destination

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Published in The Haven

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Hm Samarel
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Written by Hm Samarel

I am an artist/editor of erotica. I live by my quote, "Great minds fuck alike." Find me on Substack and Amazon: https://shorturl.at/GwdIQ

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