Erotic Content - 10 questions
Watching or reading erotic content together, rated yes, no, or maybe
Last reviewed: September 2026
Erotic Content is YesList's smallest category - 10 questions about sharing this kind of content together, rather than anything either partner does alone. You and your partner each rate every question privately, and a match only appears once you've both said yes to the same one.
What's in the Erotic Content category
Expect questions about reading erotica aloud to each other, watching curated content together as a deliberate shared activity, and recreating a favorite scene between the two of you. The framing throughout is togetherness - a planned, mutual activity rather than a private one.
Why this is worth its own category
Interest in shared erotic content is common, but bringing it up can feel loaded - like it says something about one partner's individual habits rather than a shared activity either of you might enjoy. Rating it as a specific, separate category makes clear it's about doing something together, and takes the guesswork out of whether your partner would be open to it.
It's also a category where a mismatch is common and completely fine - one partner enjoying the idea more than the other doesn't need to be a whole conversation if it just stays a private no.
Talking about your matches
A match here is a good opportunity to also talk, briefly, about what you're each comfortable watching or reading before you actually do it together - genre, tone, and pacing preferences vary a lot, and a shared yes on the general idea doesn't guarantee you're picturing the same thing.
Treat it as a low-pressure plan for a specific night rather than an open-ended standing activity, at least the first time - it's easier to gauge how you both actually feel about it afterward.
Where to go next
Erotic Content pairs naturally with Foreplay, since a shared movie or reading night often leads into it, and with BDSM & Kink if a favorite scene skews toward power dynamics or roleplay. See the full question library, or try the free taster quiz for a sample from every category, no account required. For more on the format itself, see our guide on sex surveys for couples.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Erotic Content category cover?
10 questions about sharing this kind of content as a couple - reading erotica aloud together, watching curated content together as a shared activity, and recreating a favorite scene.
Is this category about one partner's individual habits?
No - every question is framed around doing it together, as a shared activity, not about what either of you does on your own.
What if we already do some of this together?
Rate it yes anyway. A confirmed match still counts, and it's a useful way to check you're both still comfortable with something you assumed was already settled.
Is this the most explicit category on YesList?
It's one of the smaller, more specific categories. BDSM & Kink and Anal have more questions overall, but every category includes a policy-safe subset available in the app; the fuller version of each lives on the website.