So I'm writing this sex scene yeah? And inevitably one of the characters finish. All the books I have read use come to signify the busting of a nut. Is come the orgasm and cum just the fluid? Or are publishers just being babies? Please tell me.
Is come the orgasm and cum just the fluid?
That is correct.
Bingo. Former's the verb, latter's the noun. People often misuse their come...er...I mean cum.
I've seen it used both ways wuth the "u", kind of, but that's in a rap context, so...
Man, I've seen much more offensive stuff around here. Although, I will admit not knowing that cum is not a verb. I've learned something today.
I never knew.
I always thought that "cum" was an Internet fart.
Damn, that would have been better...
I would be shocked if I found a writer's forum whose participants were easily offended. My guess is the line is probably drawn at personal attacks and bigotry.
I would especially be shocked if a writer's forum that are largely Chuck Palahniuk fans was easily offended.
Just one minor point: women come also, so I'd think technically that spelling would have to be the orgasm and not the man's fluid.
@Dmcleod: I beg your pardon, sir!! I am a female, and not only have I had a great many orgasms, but I've had multiple on several occasions (he was a many-talented man!). I have also, I regret to say, faked them, in order not to offend the gentleman who was trying his best but alas did not succeed at the time. Well, you can't win them all--I don't know a female who hasn't faked at least one. We don't want to discourage the lads.
I might add, do you know about the man in the boat? You should get to know it, if you don't
I would never lie about my personal experiences, sir, you have my word on it!
As to the man in the boat: well, think about it, sir... and picture the basic female anatomy in the region where you seek enjoyment and happy endings for you both. He is half-hidden but loves to play. If you need assistance finding it, I'm sure your ladyfriend will gladly show you the way, if you ask nicely.
I'm curious about different terminology people might use when describing the act of "finishing" in a book. What ways besides "come" "came" or "coming" have you all used to describe this particular phenomenon?
Shit, I actually didn't know that. Thanks!
@Adam Birch: I have no experience here professionally, but, the obnoxious Charlie Sheen gave us the happy ending; pretty descriptive while being inoffensive, as long as both parties feel that applies.
Climax is overused, but there it is. I'm not a fan of porno, but I'm sure the men here can give some input (no pun intended). As for me, well, the earth moved, angels wept, a huge wave of pleasure and well-being swept over me, picture the looong scene in "Bull Durham" with Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon and the water splashing the candles out and later the table shaking, and... that is a damn good scene.
Women like descriptors. Men are visual. If you're writing a sex scene with all the trimmings, I guess nowadays anything goes--consider your audience.
@Dmcleod- ooh, I like "startled the cat". Very good!!
I absolutely love sexual stuff when it comes to most things, but I'm not a fan of putting it in novels. I don't intend to write it, either, as much as my characters may do it. But that's just me, so here's a professional's advice.
http://www.dianagabaldon.com/2012/07/how-to-write-sex-scenes/