I absolutely loved it, too. Lois is indeed learning to love and trust Clark more and more, and as a result, they can joke together and discuss details of their coming intimacy. What a difference compared with those nights when Lois has almost panicked because she has feared that Clark might force her into something she can't bear or accept.
Now, they are talking, taking the fear out of it. Lois got to lay down some rules, or rather, they agreed on what signals she should give him when she was ready. I love it. The whole thing is so full of respect and acceptance. And I loved that Clark told Lois that their first times together might not be so good, particularly not the very first time, but that they would learn together.
Ann
