Lose Yourself in a Steamy Erotic Novel

The greatest sex organ of all is our brain…and nothing stimulates the brain like an erotic read. While we often think of erotica in terms of visual fare, such as pornography, the truth is that written erotica can be just as tantalizing and pleasurable as visual erotica.

The written word offers a realm of escapism in which you get to be the director, producer, and star. Whether you want to have a romantic experience halfway around the world or a racy affair with your next door neighbor, there is a book out there to treat your desire. And all you have to do is make a trip to your favorite bookstore. Whether it's for an hour or the entire afternoon, time spent out of the house with your nose in a book can grant you the mental retreat you've been wishing for.

Even better, take a vacation right inside the store! Grab a few travel memoirs or novels set in exotic locales and let your imagination run wild. Stroll the rainy streets of Paris over a café au lait from the snack counter, or sip espresso while you travel vicariously to Rome and beyond. No matter what your desire, literature can help to open to world and expand your mind in new, exciting, and even sexy ways.

You can create your own world of passion and romance right inside your own head. There are many books which are geared towards sparking your inner sexual flame. Consider female-friendly erotica such as stories by Nancy Friday or Violet Blue. Try indulging in a little sexy reading before a big date, as this will help to awaken your passionate side and spark your sexual imagination. Or, try reading aloud to your partner as foreplay. Pick out a sexy scenario and read it together in bed, and let your words seduce him and inspire him.

Or, you can pick up the pen and try writing your own sexy stories. Don’t get hung up on the details or stress out over making it perfect. Instead, just have fun and let your imagination run wild. These new creative juices can help you to wake up your inner vixen, so whether you are single or coupled up, your new sexual confidence will come off you in waves.

If you're single, there are even more possibilities for a little romance and excitement among the bookshelves. Believe it or not, bookstores are the singles bars of the 2000s, and an excellent way to meet a new and literary lover. Bond with that cute guy over your shared love of historical biographies, or do a little flirting in the fiction section. What have you got to lose?

Take some time for yourself this weekend, and enjoy the freedom of spending a few hours lost in your thoughts. Where they'll take you is anyone's guess — bon voyage!