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“Now the only thing I miss about sex is the cigarette afterward. Next to the first one in the morning, it's the best one of all. It tasted so good that even if I had been frigid I would have pretended otherwise just to be able to smoke it.” quote by Florence King
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“Now the only thing I miss about sex is the cigarette afterward. Next to the first one in the morning, it's the best one of all. It tasted so good that even if I had been frigid I would have pretended otherwise just to be able to smoke it.”

Florence King

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Cigarette and the Afterglow,” 1975

Sex and smoking are linked in a personal ritual that intensifies pleasure and memory.

In simple terms: Smoking enhances sexual afterglow for the writer.

Key Takeaway

Consider the health impacts of such habits.

Themes

pleasure ritual addiction

Mood

nostalgic confessional

Type

personal reflective

When to use this quote

  • intimate moments
  • stress relief
  • habit formation

Key Concepts

psychology sensory experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives you to pair activities?
  • Can you find healthier alternatives?
A Different Perspective

The habit may mask underlying dependencies.

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