If you are thinking of reccing me something
Here is a thing I have discovered about myself as a reader: if it starts with a sex scene, I won't read it. If the first sentence mentions sex-related body fluids, I will close any tabs/delete any e-books by that same author. If the summary is about an action-adventure but the first two chapters are just the characters having sex, I get mad.
And this may be a bit hypocritical of me -- I've written PWP fic myself, after all -- but I don't really think so, because even my PWPs start with kissing or finding a location in which to have sex or feeling attracted. I need some build up. (Most of my fic is nothing but build up!) Stories without foreplay -- and I don't even necessarily mean between the characters, but rather between the story and myself -- are not my cup of tea. They get an "Oh! EW! Get it away!" reaction, much the same as being flashed.
(eta: And lest anyone on my f-list thinks this is specifically aimed at them... it's only generally aimed at you, as a "in future" thing. It is prompted, however, by my receiving several book reccommendations from my mother which just didn't work out. Unless she's a really terrific actor, she's not on my f-list.)
And this may be a bit hypocritical of me -- I've written PWP fic myself, after all -- but I don't really think so, because even my PWPs start with kissing or finding a location in which to have sex or feeling attracted. I need some build up. (Most of my fic is nothing but build up!) Stories without foreplay -- and I don't even necessarily mean between the characters, but rather between the story and myself -- are not my cup of tea. They get an "Oh! EW! Get it away!" reaction, much the same as being flashed.
(eta: And lest anyone on my f-list thinks this is specifically aimed at them... it's only generally aimed at you, as a "in future" thing. It is prompted, however, by my receiving several book reccommendations from my mother which just didn't work out. Unless she's a really terrific actor, she's not on my f-list.)