The Social Awkwardness of Writing Erotica

Bashful devil statue, courtesy of my cover artist, Amanda Wood.

So, for those who have been at this longer than I, how do you tell people what you write? What your current story is about? How do you respond when casual friends say, "I'd love to read it!"?

Also, I'm in need of some critical readers, but I must admit I am anxious about asking people I know. How do you get over that?

I admit it! I am bashful.