The only part that was already exciting and satisfying was being able to see Matt’s desire—to have clear evidence of being so desired. “As a woman, you can hide your desire from another person, or be unaware of it yourself,” she said. I felt confused. Didn’t men also conceal their desires from themselves and others? “But it’s different for a guy,” she continued, “because his desire has such a visual and tangible reality.” Then I understood she was talking about an erection. “Desire” seemed so metaphoric and wide-ranging, and an erection seemed so literal and specific. Was that really what
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