There are plenty of ways to describe the act of sex, but 'fucking' is our favourite. There's just something hot, erotic and sexy about it; it conjures images of late nights and moody lights and basking in a deliciously decadent afterglow. We're fans of getting to the point without beating around the bush, and 'fuck' encapsulates that perfectly.
There's a common myth that the word Fuck originated as an acronym, and stands for 'Fornication Under Consent of the King'. This is almost certainly bullshit. As Melissa Mohr says in her excellent book Holy Shit: A Brief History of Swearing, the word 'fuck' is of Germanic origin, related to Dutch, German and Swedish words for 'to strike' and 'to move back and forth'. There's certainly something Germanic about the inherently direct and straightforward nature of the word, but the act of fucking is absolutely universal.
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For people in long-distance relationships, phone sex can be an invaluable way of keeping a sexual connection alive. It's also a great thing to do when one of you is away - you'll be able to get off no matter where you are, all without needing to find anyone new to do it with!
Of course, phone sex isn't solely the domain of people in existing relationships. While they're less common than they used to be, phone sex lines still exist - and they can be a fun addition to an evening in on your own. In many cases they've been replaced by cam girl culture, but if you find a hotline that works for you it can be a lot of fun.