Dear Readers,
We were recently out with a group of friends, “mixed company” as it were, and we were struck by what fun it can be to discuss sex with members of the opposite. Sitting at one of those dingy, stanky, but oh-so fun bars, drinking cheap beer and exchanging what we thought was witty banter, one of our male friends brought up the topic. “What is the most sensitive part of the female body?”
Of course, the women in the group all chimed in, almost at once: “the clitoris!” while at the same time Barnabus so sweetly said, “the brain.” A great conversation ensued during which we covered important topics such as whether women are more visual or more auditory, and who really enjoys the stimulation of dirty-talk, women or men.
Talking with friends about sex – especially friends of the opposite sex – can be a fun and enlightening experience. Suddenly, we were sharing things about our own sexual preferences with people who knew a lot about the other sides to us. It made for a new level of intimacy with them and it made for a helluva good time. And most importantly, it inspired each one of us to think about sex in a different way.
Recently, conversations about sex have blossomed on O&C as well, and they’ve been so engaging because they’ve been between people of both genders, who entertain a great variety of attitudes and opinions. Many readers’ comments have given both of us, as editors, new material and new sexual persuasions to think about.
Moreover, one of the most stunning and important discoveries for the two of us has been the new level of intimacy the commenting has lent to the site. It’s no longer a one-way feed for the erotic, where we post stories and articles and hope that people react. We now hear from you and engage with you – and in this way O&C becomes more intimate than ever.
This April, we hope that you use this site as a tool of communication. We challenge you to read something and discuss it – whether you talk about it with your lover, your sister, or the readers of O&C. Sexual discourse is a healthy way to push your personal sexual boundaries, and we hope you find it to be the fun and refreshing experience it should be!
Happy reading, and happy chatting!
Xoxo
Jordan & Samantha