Speaking Practice & Dirty Talk (Labs Feature)

Words have power—especially intimate ones. Speaking Practice helps you find your voice, literally, with guided exercises that build confidence in verbal intimacy. Listen to examples, practice speaking phrases aloud, and track your comfort level as nervousness transforms into confidence. Whether you've always wanted to talk dirty but didn't know how to start, or you're looking to expand your verbal repertoire, this feature gives you a private, judgment-free space to practice until you're ready to use your new skills where it counts.

Note: This is a Labs feature. Headphones recommended for privacy.

What is Speaking Practice?

Speaking Practice is an interactive system that helps you:

  • Build confidence speaking intimate phrases
  • Practice different types of verbal expression
  • Track your comfort level over time
  • Develop your personal communication style

The Three-Phase Practice Flow

Each practice session follows three phases:

Phase 1: Listen

Purpose: Hear how a phrase sounds when spoken

  1. A phrase appears on screen
  2. Tap play to hear an audio example
  3. Listen to pronunciation, pacing, and tone
  4. Replay as many times as needed

Voice Options:

  • Different voice types available
  • Choose the voice that feels most helpful
  • Voice settings saved for future sessions

Phase 2: Respond

Purpose: Practice speaking the phrase yourself

  1. Tap the record button
  2. Speak the phrase out loud
  3. Stop recording when finished
  4. Listen back to your recording (optional)
  5. Re-record if desired

Recording Tips:

  • Find a private space
  • Speak clearly and at your pace
  • Don't worry about perfection
  • Focus on comfort, not performance

Phase 3: Reflect

Purpose: Rate your comfort level

After speaking, rate how you felt:

| Rating | Description | |--------|-------------| | Uncomfortable | This felt very difficult | | Nervous | I felt anxious saying this | | Okay | Manageable but not easy | | Confident | I felt good saying this |

Your ratings help track progress over time.

Phrase Types

Practice phrases are organized by type:

Intro Phrases

Opening lines and conversation starters for intimate moments.

Questions

Ways to check in, ask for consent, or express desires.

In-Scene Phrases

Things you might say during intimate activities.

Starting a Practice Session

  1. Go to Labs > Speaking Practice
  2. Choose a phrase type or start with recommended phrases
  3. View your practice stats (total phrases, practiced phrases)
  4. Tap Start Practice to begin
  5. Complete the Listen → Respond → Reflect cycle
  6. Continue to the next phrase or end session

Tracking Your Progress

Practice Statistics

View your stats on the main Speaking Practice screen:

  • Total Phrases - All available phrases
  • Practiced Phrases - Phrases you've completed
  • Comfort Trends - How your ratings change over time

Session History

See past practice sessions:

  • Which phrases you practiced
  • Your comfort ratings
  • When you practiced

Progress Indicators

The app tracks:

  • Phrases completed
  • Average comfort level
  • Improvement over time
  • Categories mastered

Phrase Builder

Creating Custom Phrases

Want to practice specific phrases? Use the Phrase Builder:

  1. Go to Labs > Phrase Builder
  2. Tap Create New Phrase
  3. Type your custom phrase
  4. Select the phrase type (intro, question, in-scene)
  5. Save to your library

Ad-Lib Style Building

The Phrase Builder also supports fill-in-the-blank style:

  • Start with a template phrase
  • Customize specific words
  • Create variations quickly

Saved Phrases Library

Accessing Your Phrases

  1. Go to Labs > Saved Phrases
  2. View all phrases organized by type
  3. See custom word indicators for personalized phrases

Managing Saved Phrases

  • Copy - Copy phrase text to clipboard
  • Delete - Remove phrases you no longer want
  • Filter - View specific phrase types
  • Search - Find specific phrases

Resetting Practice

Starting Fresh

To re-practice phrases you've already completed:

  1. Go to Labs > Speaking Practice
  2. Tap Settings or menu icon
  3. Select Reset Practice History
  4. Confirm reset
  5. All phrases return to "unpracticed" status

Note: This doesn't delete your recordings or comfort ratings from analytics—it just lets you practice again.

Audio Recording Tips

Before Recording

  • Use headphones to hear the example without recording it
  • Find a private, quiet space
  • Take a breath and relax
  • Remember: no one else hears these recordings

During Recording

  • Speak at your natural pace
  • It's okay to pause
  • Express emotion if it feels right
  • Don't judge yourself mid-recording

After Recording

  • Listen back if it helps you improve
  • Don't be too critical
  • Focus on progress, not perfection
  • Rate your comfort honestly

Privacy & Storage

Recording Privacy

  • Recordings are stored locally on your device
  • Not uploaded to servers
  • Not shared with anyone
  • Deleted when you clear app data

Comfort Ratings

  • Ratings help personalize your experience
  • Used to suggest appropriate difficulty
  • Anonymous analytics may track general trends
  • Never associated with your identity externally

Common Questions

Q: Can my partner hear my practice recordings?

A: No. Recordings are stored locally on your device only and are not shared with partners or uploaded anywhere.

Q: Do I have to record myself?

A: Recording is optional but recommended. You can skip to the Reflect phase, but practicing out loud is more effective.

Q: Why are some phrases locked?

A: Some phrases may require:

  • Completing earlier phrases first
  • Premium subscription
  • Reaching certain practice milestones

Q: Can I practice without audio examples?

A: The Listen phase can be skipped, but hearing examples helps with pacing and tone.

Q: How do I delete a recording?

A: Recordings aren't permanently saved—they're temporary for the practice session. Close the session to clear them.

Q: What if I feel too embarrassed?

A: That's completely normal! Tips:

  • Start with easier phrases
  • Practice when you're alone
  • Use headphones
  • Remember it's private
  • Progress at your own pace

Q: How often should I practice?

A: There's no requirement. Even occasional practice builds comfort over time. Some users practice daily, others weekly.

Troubleshooting

Audio Not Playing

  1. Check device volume
  2. Check headphone connection
  3. Ensure audio permissions are granted
  4. Try closing and reopening the app

Can't Record

  1. Grant microphone permissions when prompted
  2. Check if another app is using the microphone
  3. Restart the app
  4. Check device microphone works in other apps

Recordings Sound Distorted

  1. Move away from noise sources
  2. Don't cover the microphone
  3. Speak at a consistent distance from device
  4. Check for case interference

Practice Progress Not Saving

  1. Complete the full Listen → Respond → Reflect cycle
  2. Ensure you have internet connection
  3. Don't force-close the app mid-session
  4. Pull down to refresh the practice screen