Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) gets in bed with Carly, founder of Read Aurore, to talk about why written erotica is becoming one of the most powerful tools for pleasure, communication and self-discovery.

Together they explore how true erotic stories differ from fantasy, why women are increasingly choosing erotica over visual porn, the psychology behind imagination and desire, how writing about sex can help process emotions and improve communication, and how reading erotica can inspire better sex and stronger relationships.

Topics discussed:

• Carly's path to creating Aurora Erotica
• Interviewing strangers about sex
• Dating in Europe vs New York
• Vacation confidence and sexual freedom
• Why true stories are hotter than fantasy
• Turning real experiences into erotica
• Writing as emotional processing
• First-time sex that is actually good
• Why men should read erotica
• Women's real sexual desires
• Affairs and taboo fantasies
• Open relationships vs secret affair
• How Aurore selects submissions
• Writing as therapy
• Rewriting difficult experiences
• Smut vs erotica
• Romance vs erotica
• The decline in Gen Z sexual activity
• Benefits of reading erotica
• Benefits of writing erotica
• Reliving pleasurable experiences
• Reading erotica together as foreplay

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Website: readaurore.com

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