"If you've struggled to find the right tone for your romantic sex scene, stared at the computer for 15 minutes trying to come up with the perfect verb, become stymied because some terms are too crude while others are too flowery, or found yourself reusing the same words over and over, [this thesaurus] can help you break through those barriers. Cara Bristol, the author of 17 erotic romances, has written a guide to help you find the erotic words to write a sex scene that sizzles. [It] is packed with more than 1,200 usable, functional synonyms geared for romance, erotic romance, and erotica. Included are 28 different 'erotic word lists' such as male and female anatomy, foreplay, orgasm, specific sexual acts and kink, sexual noises, spanking terminology, and much more. The guide offers suggestions on how to write a sex scene and how to tighten your writing so it sings. With an emphasis on verbs, this guide will help you 'show' the intimacy between your characters rather than tell it. Whether you're writing a 'fade to black' scene or a graphic and explicit one, [this book] will give you the words"--Author website.