Serena Vallés - The Lovers Guide to Homemade Video: Tips and Techniques for Making Your Own Erotic Movies

Original title: CMO RODAR UN VDEO ERTICO CASERO

2003 Serena Valls

2004 Editorial Ocano, S.L. (Barcelona, Spain)

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Contents

Testimonials

A male perspective: Carlos

I met Bertha at a party two years before my marriage ended in separation, but the relationship was over long before that. I didnt want to go back to the same boring, predictable routine of working life. Work, hobbies, and leisure activities werent enough. Thats why they said I was lucky. Because from the very moment we saw each other, we have not been able to stop talking, stop traveling, or do anything apart.

We both have a deep passion for art. At first she said she was Cuban, but soon admitted that she spent a few years in Tenerife, in paradise. Bertha is an adorable creature, a never-ending treasure. Her inner life is as rich as her private life is wild. It is part spiritual and part high-voltage erotic. And she is much younger, although you would not know it from talking to her.

Sometimes we go out with friends, and sometimes we enjoy our personal space. But what we prefer and rely on is to be in each others company and the things that we get up to when we are there. Until now we have photographed (on the new cell phone she gave me and on the digital camera I gave her) or recorded vacation and family films; this is why I was surprised by her idea, born on a trip, a vacation, out of recording a very intimate moment on film...

I always imagined that this, even though it started as a game, could become something much more than that. I have noticed that it has turned into something that can tell you a lot about yourself, tell us a lot about ourselves as a couple, to the point that we are turning it into a powerful tool for self-discovery, once we have passed many of our inhibitionsand some limitationsrelated to the feeling of embarrassment or certain feelings of shame. Since then, modesty has had a very different meaning for us.

We have to warn you: even though any adult is able to experience this lifestyle, not everyone should. Keep in mind that there are many people who like it and many who dont, and that makes sense. It is important to accept and understand this; moreover, not everyone is ready, or one of the two of you might not agree (and in this case you should stop), or it is not possible for whatever reason. We suggest that you do not force these things.

Furthermore, at the time of writing this book, we were unsure as to how to write it. More sexy or more sentimental. We chose the former.

Often you should not carry through with a home video of any kind, even less so if it is erotic or remotely sexual (we suggest you read the warnings at the end of this section carefully before anything else). It is very important, before embarking on this adventure, to take an approach of maximum discretion and mutual trust. And sometimes, in the event of a traumatic breakup, have a document signed by both people to clarify certain things.

In any event, some of our family members know about this fun (you can imagine the initial surprise once we decided to talk about it). Even though the first questions are always the same or very similar (Are you serious?), the most reassuring thing to everyone is seeing our radiant (and authentic) happiness. More than a memory, these videos are a revelation for us, a kind of travel documentary for our inner selves. Needless to say we do not want anything to do with swingers and their private videos (and there are many of them). She doesnt like that and I dont either. From my minimal experience in the time of hippies, I remember that the girl I dated had a hard time separating real, sincere, and committed love from sexual practices, even though, of course, they are very closely related. But that would be, maybe, one of the few emotional issues about which men have something to say. So our case may not be typical, but we like it that way. What started as a hobby and a little bit of fun has become an irresistible form of learning.

And we dont have a reason to change. As I already mentioned, we know other couples who share their recordings, but this is not the case for us; it does not interest us. We only want to know ourselves better. We even know of people who ended up dedicating themselves to making films that were more or less porn. Also people who, with the use of the Internet, had put a camera in their bedroom for commercial use targeted at voyeurs (it still amazes me, the voyeur that we all carry inside. Think if not about the success of TV shows with hidden cameras).

Instead, it is worthwhile to mention that our intimate lives have transformed into something absolutely magical and where before we felt a few tickles, now we can feel that tremor that runs through your body, from neck to toe, and that seems to invite us to return to the start and connect with the unknown... So we recommend it. Getting started is very easy, so good luck!

Elisas experience

Before I met Juan, I had no awareness of my body. I knew that I had two legs because I used them to walk or two arms because they carried my groceries when I went to the supermarket... but little else. Since I was widowed five years ago, I have forgotten my body and my sexuality, little by little. Fleeing mirrors like a vampire, I showered quickly without paying attention to my young body. My body, aware of my neglect, was slowly fading. Then I met Juan, a six-foot blond angel who made me feel alive again. When I ran into him on the stairs and he told me that he had moved to the apartment next door three months ago, I didnt believe what he was saying. How could I have been so blind that I did not see him until then? At first our meetings were limited to the occasional visit to ask for a little salt or some flour. One day, Juan came to the door with this excuse and surprised me with an apron and a face full of flour; I explained to him that I was making a cake and he asked me to let him see how it was done. I dont remember how it happened but we ended up on the kitchen table covered in cream and flour, making love. After that meeting, we started to visit each other frequently asking for things like a passionate kiss, or even a fiery romp. We worked well sexually, we understood each other perfectly, but I continued to have my hangups and complexes. He would not stop repeating how much he loved my full breasts or round ass, but I still didnt want to look at myself. When we did it, I concentrated on his handsome body and I forgot about mine; I even preferred to do it in the dark or with the lights dimmed. One day he asked me if we could do it in front of an enormous mirrorwhat a surprise! At first I only looked at his excited face, his tense body while he forced me against the wall, his arms tensed, his penis erect. But then I noticed my face flushed with excitement, my body curled and coupled with his, my round, free breasts hitting his chest... and I felt strong and beautiful. That image hit me like nothing before, and he noticed. That is why I was not surprised when a week later he appeared with a camera under his arm. He also had the manuscript of this book you now hold in your hands. He explained to me that his friend Serena was writing a book on how to shoot erotic videos and she had asked him to read it and give her his opinionJuan is an editor. Full of curiosity, we began to read about Serenas experiences. I loved the book; to me it was steamy and, at the same time, complicated and erotic. I understood that it was a creative way to enjoy sex but definitely was not for me. Just as I guessed, Juan asked if we could film ourselves. I told him that it was too much, that I was not prepared to see myself in that situation, that I would die of shame. Then he reminded me how much I enjoyed watching the reflection of our lovemaking in the mirror and promised me that it would be a simple video. We started filming passionate kisses between laughter and with our hands covering the shot. Later we filmed movement in the sheets where you couldnt see more than our legs and arms playfully sticking out the sides. Later, rather than arouse us, watching what we filmed made us fall over in fits of laughter. Little by little, and following the advice of Serenathis manuscript became my bedside readingI was overcoming my modesty and letting go a little every day. One day, while Juan held the camera and I was slowly and suggestively stripping, I felt sure of myself, proud of my naked body, and ready to immortalize all of the sensuality I was able to give off. Juan shook at the sight and entered the scene enough to be able to slip my panties down my legs. That day we made love three times: once on camera and two more times after watching what we filmed.