Does Position matter?

[JackLuis]

I have explored several positions and technique's, in my writing and have come to the conclusion that describing the Tab A, into Slot B, by way of Position Y, only works if you can involve the characters emotionally in the movement to those positions?

or

That the emotional attachment of the reader to the story can be achieved, though connecting them to our characters by way of making them feel the character's emotion.

But as Box says, "sometimes You don't"

Is it Porn or Erotica?

 

[Weird Harold]

I have explored several positions and technique's, in my writing and have come to the conclusion that describing the Tab A, into Slot B, by way of Position Y, only works if you can involve the characters emotionally in the movement to those positions?

or

That the emotional attachment of the reader to the story can be achieved, though connecting them to our characters by way of making them feel the character's emotion.

But as Box says, "sometimes You don't"

Is it Porn or Erotica?

Position is only important insofar as it adds to or detracts from the mood you're trying to set. For example, it is somewhat difficult to set a romantic mood when the position is doggy and the character is using her pigtails as reins.

 

[sr71plt]

Position matters to me in the matter of inspiration. I can see an interesting position and my mind is flipping off on a story to go with it. My recent posted story "Who's Jeff?" was being written about a half hour after watching a segment of season two of The Tudors. An entirely different take from the TV show, but the sexual position depicted set the story idea off.

 

[oggbashan]

The Kama Sutra's continued popularity suggests not. Hundreds of years of practice and most of us still can't understand, let alone perform, the positions advocated.

Og

 

[lovecraft68]

I have explored several positions and technique's, in my writing and have come to the conclusion that describing the Tab A, into Slot B, by way of Position Y, only works if you can involve the characters emotionally in the movement to those positions?

or

That the emotional attachment of the reader to the story can be achieved, though connecting them to our characters by way of making them feel the character's emotion.

But as Box says, "sometimes You don't"

Is it Porn or Erotica?

It's porn or erotica based on are these people romantically making love or fucking the shit out of each other? Are they new loves or friends with benefits who have not seen each other for months and tear into each other? I think multiple positions make for fun scenes but the sex has to lead to it. I also find that you can leave them in one place but heighten the scene by describing other things besides tab a to slot b. Describe their hands roaming over each others bodies, his lips finding her nipples, maybe they are in doggie and she slides her hand back to fondle his balls as he fucks her. Here is an old stand bye; describe them kissing as they have sex talk about their wandering lips and tongues. hell describe the bed and background a little bit. make me be there it adds to things.

 

[sr71plt]

I agree that in erotica, emotion takes precedence. If it doesn't, then you are writing porn (which is OK, too).

 

[Stella_Omega]

I would reword that to say that context takes precedence in erotica-- and the context can be emotional or sensory.

Hmm, now I think of it, the sensory stuff needs an emotional context too.

Hmm....

 

[oggbashan]

Position matters if it is essential to the story.

If it isn't, I would leave it to the reader's imagination to choose the position they prefer.

Og

 

[sr71plt]

Position matters if it is essential to the story.

If it isn't, I would leave it to the reader's imagination to choose the position they prefer.

Og

I don't knock position. Seeing a new/interesting one more often than not sets off plotting my next story.

 

[lettersaroundmidnight]

Does Position Matter?

I would agree with everything sr71, stella and og have said. Context and emotion are just about everything in erotica.
Is the story about the position, the couple, the feelings aroused in them or any other topic that is the subject of the writing?
Is the position necessary for the plot, the story or the conflict?
If the story is about a position that the couple have never tried or have to adopt for reasons of the story then yes the position matters, in my opinion. If the story is about the feelings the couple have then I would say maybe not.
Ask the question what am I writing and why. If the description of the position takes the story further then fine. In my view leaving out details allows the reader to fill in the blanks, chose their own and so enter the story more effectively. Remember you have to draw the reader in to the world that you are creating. If not then it sounds more like porn.
lettersaroundmidnight

 

[Boxlicker101]

I don't deny that I write porn, but I do like to have the characters be likeable, and to have readers identify with them, or envy them for what they are doing. Sometimes position is important, but not usually. If she is wearing a butt plug, I like to have the couple using either missionary or doggy, so every stroke he makes with his cock moves the plug around in her ass, giving her additional thrills.

Sometimes I like to describe them using the cowgirl or reverse cowgirl position so I can include certain visual delights he receives. If the couple is really fond of each other, I will have them using a full length, skin-on-skin position, such as missionary or feminine superior.

But, you're right; sometimes it doesn't matter.