I really should be better at doing that. The problem is that I'm terribly lazy.
He listened to Steve, nodding his understanding. It was helpful to know where exactly Steve stood on the matter.
"If it is the same here in Midgard, 'appropriate' is a relative term," he explained. He touched his hand to Steve's shoulder. "You do what feels right for yourself, what feels good for you as well as your partner. Everyone has different levels of comfort, so communication is of most import."
Thor gave a smile, almost a little wicked. "And-- Do not be afraid to touch. Things will go much more smoothly if you take time to lead up to the act itself."
Communication. That meant he would have to talk to Natasha. That meant he would have to admit to Natasha that he was a virgin. When she had brought it up before he had just skirted around it. He gave her an answer he would have given even if he wasn't. He was still nervous admitting that to Natasha. He was not one to presume anything about her sexual history, but even just having one partner put her heads and shoulders above Steve.
"Touching? Do you mean like foreplay?" He knew the terms, but execution was a little lacking. He would have to remember that foreplay was a big chunk of the act.
It occurred to Steve how odd this probably was, but honestly he didn't trust Clint or Tony to help him at all. Clint could be a bit of a child and Tony just liked to harass him.
"Yes, exactly!" Thor nodded enthusiastically, pleased that Steve seemed receptive. He was happy to help and instill some knowledge, especially when the others have been so good to help him keep adjusting to Midgard. It felt good to reciprocate.
"It may seem strange to do so, but I promise that women will like it. It is a sensitive place on a woman's body, and they like it just as much as you like to be touched," he explained. He rubbed his beard, his other hand resting on his own knee. "And any place else you might like to be touched, she would probably enjoy as well. Or kissed. It is important to try, see what she prefers."
Thor was really excited about his foreplay recommendation. All Steve could really do was smile at the big guy. It was nice to see him so excited about something even if he was helping Steve navigate sex. He felt kind like he was corrupting the "god", but he really did need advice. Thor was the only ally he had in that.
"Got it. Communication and foreplay. Try to figure out what she prefers." He wasn't thrilled about coming to talk to her about his lack of sexual experience, but it had to happen. He had to tell her. They had to talk about it. She wouldn't laugh. She liked him. She respected him. He didn't think she'd find it funny, but he was still worried. "You're pretty good at this huh?"
Thor puffed out his chest a little, grinning broadly. "I daresay I have not had complaints," he replied. While it was true that anyone on Asgard may have felt it necessary to make Thor feel good about himself, he knew that Jane had no such obligations. He was fairly certain that it had gone well, during the time they had spent together.
"It is all in trusting yourself, friend. And she likes you, yes? I have an inkling that she would not mind helping you practice, if need be." He chuckled at his own joke.
Steve's face went a little red and he looked down. He shook his head and got up from the chair. "She likes me. I'll just have to talk to her then." He was feeling more than a little awkward, but he knew that Thor had helped him quite a bit. The man was a little lost in this world, but he seemed to have just a bit more information than Steve in this situation.
He stuck out his hand for Thor and nodded. "Thanks, big guy. You were a big help today."
Thor grinned and pulled his friend into a giant hug. Steve was probably the only one here who could actually withstand his hugs at their full capacity.
"It is no trouble, my friend," he insisted as he released the man. "You and the others have all been terribly helpful in assisting me here in Midgard, I am more than happy to return the favor."
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"If it is the same here in Midgard, 'appropriate' is a relative term," he explained. He touched his hand to Steve's shoulder. "You do what feels right for yourself, what feels good for you as well as your partner. Everyone has different levels of comfort, so communication is of most import."
Thor gave a smile, almost a little wicked. "And-- Do not be afraid to touch. Things will go much more smoothly if you take time to lead up to the act itself."
"Touching? Do you mean like foreplay?" He knew the terms, but execution was a little lacking. He would have to remember that foreplay was a big chunk of the act.
It occurred to Steve how odd this probably was, but honestly he didn't trust Clint or Tony to help him at all. Clint could be a bit of a child and Tony just liked to harass him.
"It may seem strange to do so, but I promise that women will like it. It is a sensitive place on a woman's body, and they like it just as much as you like to be touched," he explained. He rubbed his beard, his other hand resting on his own knee. "And any place else you might like to be touched, she would probably enjoy as well. Or kissed. It is important to try, see what she prefers."
"Got it. Communication and foreplay. Try to figure out what she prefers." He wasn't thrilled about coming to talk to her about his lack of sexual experience, but it had to happen. He had to tell her. They had to talk about it. She wouldn't laugh. She liked him. She respected him. He didn't think she'd find it funny, but he was still worried. "You're pretty good at this huh?"
"It is all in trusting yourself, friend. And she likes you, yes? I have an inkling that she would not mind helping you practice, if need be." He chuckled at his own joke.
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He stuck out his hand for Thor and nodded. "Thanks, big guy. You were a big help today."
"It is no trouble, my friend," he insisted as he released the man. "You and the others have all been terribly helpful in assisting me here in Midgard, I am more than happy to return the favor."