Picture taken of a sign at Akaesha main store
Remember your first day in Second Life? Was it exciting or just plain confusing? Think about it. Now think about your first sexual encounter in Second Life. How was that? Was it full of emotes that had you climbing the walls or more like two dolls humping each other in silence? Well it would have been way better if you knew the birds and the bees. Don’t worry I’ve made a list!
Note: These are just my opinions. Pregnancy and sex in Second life is role-play and you control it. The choices you make are your own!
Explore: First thing first is get sex off the brain if you’re new to SL! I know you are shocked that you are playing a game where you can really get busy. However, take some time to find out about the other things the world has to offer. People always say in RL if I could do my first time over it would be different. Well here is your chance so….take it.
Learn The Language: You’re going to meet people from all over the world so what is expected to be called sex is not always the case. Most say “prim or priming” or something close. Then there is the common terms f**king, smashing, and etc. Keep an eye out for any words you think might mean sex. Don’t be afraid to ask what they mean either. This will prevent those situations where a simple visit to a friend’s place ends with someone naked and another one running for the hills.
Decide What You Want: This is your role-play so own it! What do you want from sex in SL? Pregnancies, STD’s, or just enjoyment. Be open about what you want and ask your partner what they want. We all play this game differently.
The Penis/Vagina: This is important because people seem to think you need a hud and a prim vagina to have sex and babies. NOOOO! All you really need is a partner with a penis (doesn’t have to be a man either) to be honest. Huds and vaginas just add realness to the RP. I prefer to use them but again you can do what fits your style. Female skins in SL are so detailed now that some have that part covered. When looking for prim parts though freebie is NOT the way to go. This is no time to be cheap. The point is to enhance RP with something that moans, squirts, and everything else. I mean in RL most think their parts are worth gold , so you should be willing to pay that here. Ladies don’t be afraid to ask your partner “What brand is your penis?” and if he says he got it for free upgrade him fast. Learn the names of the brands and what they do in SL so you won’t regret it later.
Getting A Conception Hud (it is not a tummy taker): Ladies this section is mostly for you! If you going to buy a vagina you might as well make it real too by adding a menstrual cycle and birth control to the mix. People confuse the hud with its cousin the tummy talker but they are very different. Conception huds are wore constantly and only allows a person to become pregnant if they miss their monthly cycle.
Emotes And Poseballs: Now you did everything on the list and now it’s time! The candles are lit, the music is on, and the clothes have hit the floor. What to do next? Pull out the sex poseballs with animations. If you don’t know what I am talking about look at the picture below. There are usually pink (female) and blue (male). No, this doesn’t mean carry a set in your pocket. Creators of furniture in SL usually put them inside couches, rugs, and beds that allow the owner to control them by menu. You’re on the poseballs, all animated but you can’t just sit there. It is time to emote. Emotes are not just used for sex but in many things. They bring what we think, do, and feel to life. So this is an all purpose lesson. (Ex. /me watches seductively as he removes all his clothes) Now stop picturing me doing this! But you get my point it adds to the RP and becomes easier with practice. Some of us (like myself) emote every day for different purposes. Almost as simple as breathing after a while.
Have fun!!: Even if you don’t do but one thing on this list make sure it is this one. I mean that the point of role-play is to have great time. It is Second Life for reason you can add what you like and take away what you don’t.