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

[http://users.livejournal.com/_hannelore/]

I think this is a great discussion because it shows what a wonderful spectrum of dirty talk there is! Maybe this post needs a part II where everyone posts links to their favorite dirty talk fic and that can be the primer. ;)

Myself personally, the turn-on is how aroused both (or more) parties are and how words end up being so sexually charged. I love dirty talk in partially clothed/completely clothed situations, situations where sex isn't possible/allowed, etc. Those kinds of things really push my buttons when it comes to dirty talk.

[birdsofshore]

Yes, a few people posted examples and I was not surprised to see lettered and femme's writing featured.

I think the situations you describe where words become charged have great potential for dirty talk being incendiary!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_hannelore/]

ooh yes, I love how charged language can become (can you tell I'm a big fan of UST?). Great discussion you've had here! :)