Water is an enigmatic element that seems to touch humans in very profound and emotional ways. Some people are drawn to water inexplicably, as if on a subconscious, primordial level. Others have an instinctive and enormous fear of it. Sometimes, these feelings all combine within one person.
And interestingly, water touches human sensuality and sexuality like no other element. Observe how, as vacationers walk along a dark beach and witness the never-ending pull of the ocean's waters, their thoughts and sometimes bodies turn to sex. Or how, when people are caught in the throes of young love, their sexual adventures often find expression in hot tubs, dimly lit pools or late-night showers.
Consider the body, which in and of itself is a highly liquid vessel, and how it excretes its own fluids during sex. Consider the words: Drip, Waves (of pleasure) Soak, Shower (as in when a man or woman ejaculates), Pour, Glide, Ripple, Storm (as in orgasmic), Slippery, Wet... the list could go on and on. The words that we use for bodies of water are the same that we use to lovingly describe sexual actions and sexual stages.
Using the powerful sexual element as a central theme, Aqua Erotica offers 18 erotic stories that truly set the high bar for quality erotica. The plots and situations are so varied that any reader will find just what he or she is looking for. There are retellings of old fables, including erotic stories about The Little Mermaid and The River God. There are stories that explore forbidden relationships and situations - "New House" is especially tasty. And of course, the different stories explore sex between different types of relationships, including female lovers, male and female lovers, and multiple partners.
Interestingly, some of the stories explore going beyond boundaries of consent. As the editor says, "Sexuality has a dark side, but we will never grow up if we close our eyes and pretend it isn't there. For decades authors have been examining the complexities of love and desire in some areas of sexuality, in the realm of the permissible; now we can openly take those discussions further." And indeed, in reading some of these stories, such as "Josie's Rainy Day Man" or "Fisherman's Friend", author and reader both can wade into more dangerous waters.
As good as the writing is in this book, its physicality is just as amazing. The book itself is about 7" by 5" and is small enough to slip into a bedside drawer or take traveling. But best of all, the book is waterproof! The thin pages are slightly thicker than regular paper and made of a sturdy material that makes it easy to read in the bath, the sauna, the hot tub, or any other one of your favorite watery places.
If you're looking for a new book of erotica, I highly recommend Aqua Erotica. Make a splash in the tub while the book washes over you in waves of great erotica.
Aqua Erotica is available starting at only $1.47 (used) at Amazon.com!
Aqua Erotica, edited by Mary Anne Mohanraj.
Originally Published July 2005 - Coming With a Bang