The perils of writing about sex: 'Your partner will think it's about them. Or – even worse – someone else'
theguardian.com – Thursday February 11, 2016

Should you use exotic euphemisms or anatomical detail? Should it be comical, tender or shocking? And what if your mum reads it? Three generations of writers reveal the pitfalls – and pleasures – of writing about erotic encounters.
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