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[erastes]

Help! Ask your Dad?

Or - if you are old enough, give an opinion. Hell, give an opinion anyway.

My character is contemplating the delights of getting his grubby little mitts on his new lover's body. They haven't undressed yet but what would he refer to his arse as?

Bearing in mind that Edward is 35, and it's 1962 (e.g he was born in 1927). I don't think he'd use arse. I am sure he'd say bum, backside or bottom? Or something else. None of which are particularly sexy.

I need to read gay books of the era, if I can find any, I guess.

I REALLY don't want to ask my own dad. He says backside in public, but i have no clue what he thinks in his own head.

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[eagles-rock.livejournal.com]

Posterior. Fundament. :-) Does he extend a tergo?

(Have just googled and realised this latter phrase is urban-speak for doggy-style. Blimey.)

Maybe he gets the chap's kit off and realises it's worthy of the title 'Arse'. Or would it only be a 'bum' if it's smooth? i.e. arse=furry.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

The things you learn in this LJ!! Thanks for all that, very useful!