Introducing La Petite Mort

The French call it La Petite Mort. Literally translated, it means the little death. The phrase refers to the orgasm. I like the idea of a larger definition, one that transcends those explosive moments of bliss. I want you to talk to me about the little deaths, good ones and bad ones, that come before, after, and during the act of sex. Starting today, La Petite Mort is also the title of Phillyist's new sex column. I had a list of alternate titles that would appeal to those of you "How is this Phillycentric?" whiners, but I didn't think Porkin' in Philadelphia would appeal to our demographic.

It's cold out. For many of us, it's hibernation time. That leaves nothing much to do but eat, sleep, drink, and bang. So bring it. There's nothing too dirty, freaky, or twisted. E-mail your sex questions over.

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