What makes for good dirty talk? (~in fic)

[birdsofshore]

I had an idea for a story and it would probably involve a lot of dirty talking and general filthiness. Then I realised that this is something I really struggle with.

What, in your opinion, makes dirty talking hot in fic? Are there things that just don't work for you when you're reading it? What is your favourite kind to read? Have you got a favourite story that involves dirty talk? And, if you're a writer, can you give me any tips? Because I sort of stink at it. I do try, because I know it's great when it works, but I usually fail and have to be bailed out by a beta. I got several compliments on a filthy line in a recent fic and it was actually raitala's doing, LOL.

I even feel awkward READING dirty talk, often, because I'm not always sure how I feel about people calling each other slut and so on, and I'm not fond of porny descriptions of dripping holes. So I basically need a Dirty Talk primer. Can you help? Thank you!

Comments

[pauraque]

What I had in mind was something sounding silly in an offputting or unintended-by-the-author way. But of course you are right that sex is often kind of silly, and sometimes things that are really hot when you're all worked up would sound a bit ridiculous out of context! Actually I like that about dirty talk too -- it can make you vulnerable to your partner, because you're trusting them not to laugh at the stuff that gets you hot when you're lost in the moment, as you say.