Hi CW!
For me, Tipping The Velvet was a fantastic and gentle intro to erotic queer lit. I had never read anything erotic except for a blog post here and there. Definitely will be looking for more, although I don't really care for going to dark places, which seems to make it a bit challenging, especially for the queer aspect. So much of what I have seen usually involves tragic characters and heavy drug use. Lost Boi by Sassafras Lowery was recommended but also seems to follow a pretty dark path. Definitely interested in discussing recommendations!

I'm just really trying to tune into my libido, my newfound queer identity. Apparently I've lived a somewhat sheltered life! Some aspects I'm ready to share with others, while other aspects I still want to explore privately.