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

[isinuyasha.livejournal.com]

Hm good questions...what I don't really like are these forced kinda dirty talks like "Oh yeah give it to me"...that sounds really awkward and porn-talk like :D Or these mono- or dialogues like "Do you like that? Yeah? Can you feel it?" especially if they're going on for a long time and/or if they're really one-sided because all I can think about then is "when will you shut up?"
I guess when the characters say these things in the heat of the moment, like they can't help it, that's what I like...I also don't really like pet names during sex, I know that probably doesn't count but sometimes I read things like "Oooh that's it baby" and that kills the moment kinda :D

[birdsofshore]

A lot of people have said what makes it hot is when the person just can't help themself. That's a really interesting observation and will be a useful thing to remember when writing, I think.