The theme of identity also frequently appears. The gay characters in these stories not only have to deal with their sexual identity but also their identity as part of their species and in relation to the alien species they are involved with. They may struggle with how they are perceived by their own kind and the alien's kind, and how to reconcile their multiple identities while being in a relationship. This adds depth and complexity to the stories as they navigate through self - discovery and the discovery of their relationship with the other.
Often, there's a theme of acceptance. The characters, whether they are the alien or the human in a gay relationship, have to deal with acceptance from their own kind or society. For example, in many novels, the human society might not be accepting of a relationship with an alien. Also, adventure is a common theme as they usually embark on some sort of journey together, be it exploring a new planet or escaping from a threat. The exploration of new cultures, both the alien's and the new relationship culture that forms between them, is also quite common.
Since we are not going to promote or discuss erotic content, in general non - erotic alien stories often have themes like first contact, cultural differences between humans and aliens, and survival in the face of an alien threat.
One common theme is the idea of first contact. It's about how humans and aliens meet for the first time, whether it's friendly or hostile. Another is the concept of the alien as a mystery. They often have strange abilities or appearances that are not fully understood by humans.
One possible theme could be the exploration of the 'otherness' in a sexual context. Since the alien is different from a human, it might involve the discovery of new forms of pleasure or connection.
One common theme is the idea of 'the other'. Since the alien is different from the human, there is often a sense of discovery and exploration. They have to learn about each other's cultures, if the alien has a distinct culture.
One common theme could be the exploration of the unknown. Since aliens are, by nature, very different from humans, the stories might focus on how characters deal with this extreme otherness in a sexual context. For example, the differences in anatomy and mating rituals.
One common theme is the sense of powerlessness. The humans in these stories are usually abducted against their will and have no control over what happens. Another theme is the 'otherness' of the aliens, which often makes the sexual encounters seem very strange and abnormal compared to human experiences.
Acceptance, both self - acceptance and acceptance from others. A lot of the stories show the struggle to be accepted by family, friends or society at large. It's about coming to terms with who they are and hoping that others will do the same.
One common theme is acceptance. In many gay to gay love stories, the characters have to struggle with self - acceptance and acceptance from family and society. For example, in 'Love, Simon', Simon has to deal with coming out to his family and friends while also falling in love with another boy.
The theme of friendship evolving into love is also common. In gay love stories, the characters often start as friends and gradually realize their deeper feelings. This can be seen in 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' where Aristotle and Dante's friendship slowly blossoms into a more profound love as they grow and understand each other better.