Sexy stories, erotica, erotic romance and literotic… what’s in a name?

The Good Bits was established to showcase great erotic writing by women and diverse voices, as well as to profile the writers who have refined this craft.  To us, a good sexy story isn’t about the kinks or quirks of each fantasy. We believe that well-crafted stories can spark desire by stimulating your imagination.

What makes a good sex story?

1. Nothing icky 
   No incest, no under-age, no animals. (It sounds basic, huh?)
2. Consent
   Whether implicit or explicit, consent is a must.
3. Imagination
   The best sexy stories leave something for your imagination—sometimes what authors choose not to say is as important as what they do.
4. Clarity
   Complex, badly articulated logistics really break the mood.
5. Word choice
   Great writers are able to select words to describe anatomy or function that keep you in the story, rather than making you feel weird or grossed out.
6. Evocative
   Real sex can be intense, playful, fun or funny, and so should good sexy stories.

We hope this gives you some insight into our selection process. We hope you enjoy our curated good sex stories from some of the world’s best selling authors. If you’d like your story included on our site, check out our submissions guidelines.