The r15 version and then a mature version and nothing changes in the story other than a few dialogues that didn't move the story forward just goes to show the mature version wasn't needed.
Just a me thing, not saying its a bad thing just overall super annoying. 5/5

Also the fact that if you can take it out of your story and it doesn't change anything to the story/plot itself, it wasn't needed nor honestly, wanted.
Like a lot of fantasy stories have two different variations to them5/

-- into a story to get your characters to interact, to get a plot point out, filler scene, you should probably rethink it.
I don't know, its just a me thing but it pulls me out of the story especially if its not a smut-oritented story (i.e. some danmeis, manwhas, etc.) 4/

Regardless of the genre (especially with teenage protagonists) sex is really not needed unless it helps with the plot.
These are my opinions but I feel like it pulls away from the story. Doesn't help that new books/series aren't well written. I just think that if you have to add sex 3/--

I'm honestly so tired of it. Can't watch anything, listen, read, etc. without sex being so prominent in it. Another hot take is if you have to add sex (or sexual tension to get a romance across) to move your plot forward, its not needed. I know filler scenes are needed 2/

Now everything has to be a way to make money. I get it life is a struggle, making money with what you love is a dream for everyone.
Create! Don't let AI take away your autonomy!!

What I mean is, we used to have comics and stories written by beginners in the field and they weren't award winning or money making. People created because they wanted to.

I appreciate that so much, ;0;
Traditional has its perks but I think indie may be the way to go for creative freedom.
I hope to read your story! Routing for you!!