On Sex in Romance · 7:46am Mar 16th, 2015
I don't think that sex scenes in romance are "necessary"; for many stories, depending on tone, mood, intention, etc, they would be extremely superfluous. I don't believe they should be described in lengthy, erotic detail in many stories, either, even though that is what some consider most "gratifying" about them.
My belief is only that, as human beings, sex and romance are inextricably linked.