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Erotic talk

Explicit word imagery used to heighten sexual excitement.

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Erotic talk, also called dirty talk, love talk, sexy talk, talking dirty, or naughty talk, uses explicit word imagery to heighten sexual excitement before or during physical sexual activity, or as a substitute for it. It is commonly part of foreplay and can include vivid erotic descriptions, sexual humor, sexual commands, and rude words, often whispered, spoken over a telephone, or put into text. The Marquis de Sade stated that among libertines, the most voluptuous sensations are transmitted by the organs of hearing.

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Also known as
  • dirty talk
  • love talk
  • sexy talk
  • talking dirty
  • naughty talk
Associated fictional character
John Leslie's character of 'Jack' in Talk Dirty to Me (1980)

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