July 28, 2008
July 28
Interesting (to me) bit of info on how women’s minds differ from men’s regarding sexual responses:
I’ve been fascinated by the slash fiction phenomena ever since I heard about the original zines featuring Spock/Kirk, before the interwebs became a giant scary super-scifi octopus with tentacles in every nook and cranny on earth. The thing I found most puzzling was that these m/m fictions were written primarily by women for women. I was even more surprised that I very much liked reading some - only two pairings ever got my panties in a bunch, but I seem to be conservative in slash circles. Now, Scientific American has reported some findings that may inform the discussion.
“The results, the researchers say, suggest that women are not only aroused by a variety of types of sexual imagery but are more flexible than men in their sexual interests and preferences.”
Women’s brains FTW!
But, the article infers that women need context for sexual satisfaction. Although women are aroused by visual stimulation, they want the romance, too. They are wired for romance novels that end with a woman who has found safety and bonding with her mate. And mostly, in slash, I’ve seen the most overall reader satisfaction from scenarios that also end with a safe bonding. The biological imperative: let me show u it. :)
As you can probably tell, I’m doing a considerable amount of research concerning the brain and sex, the brain before during and after intercourse, and also really hot slash. I’m also attempting to write the actual book, which is moving along at the same rate as the tectonic plates. I’m also a bit jealous of all the SF bound, but in truth, I’m incredibly not okay enough to go to National. Or to go much of anywhere. Especially because Wednesday is our anniversary. Shit.
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Hmm, that was interesting. Are you going to use all this research in the book? Just being nosy!
Tectonic plates eh? These days my normal speed equates to a snail on valium! (((hugs))) for Wednesday.
Willa
July 29th, 2008 at 12:43 amhm, I am so far lost in software I have not heard of slash fiction…but be assured I will go search it now :) sounds very interesting though…
as always {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
July 31st, 2008 at 7:26 pmHey, Willa. Yes, I’m using the brain stuff in the current WIP. I won’t use all of it, of course, but I’m getting a lot of great things from which to pick and choose. Snail on valium. Ha!
Glenice, in my experience, slash either appeals or it doesn’t. Very few gray areas. But it’s fascinating all the same as a cultural phenomena. Hope you’re doing well, and thanks for the hugs. :)
August 4th, 2008 at 1:39 pm