In many societies shaped by Christian values, sexuality is associated with shame and guilt. These attitudes are reinforced by upbringing, education and the media, and contribute to a negative perception of sexuality. In this blog post, I would like to examine how these dynamic forces influence individual and collective attitudes towards sexuality. The role of … Continue reading Shame and guilt: How Christian values shape perceptions of sexuality→
The relationship between religion and sexuality is complex and often fraught with tension. Particularly in Christian churches, one repeatedly encounters the phenomenon of hostility towards the body – a negative attitude towards the human body and sexuality. But why is it that religion is so often used to make sexuality seem undesirable? Historical roots of … Continue reading Body hostility in Christian churches: a deeply rooted problem→
Perfectionism is often not, as many think, the pursuit of excellence, but rather a shield against shame and vulnerability. This insight is impressively illustrated in Sandra Manther’s novella ‘The Perfect Moment’. The protagonist Marie is a textbook example of this mechanism: as a successful architect, she has organized her life down to the smallest detail, … Continue reading The connection between shame and perfectionism: “The Perfect Moment”→
The “Naked Mile ” was an infamous tradition at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where students walked naked across campus on the last day of classes of the spring semester. The event peaked in the 1990s, but was discontinued in the early 2000s. Here is a historical context: Origins and evolution Highlights of … Continue reading The Naked Mile→
The association of long legs with health and fertility is rooted in evolutionary psychology and human perceptual patterns. Although there is no direct scientific evidence that long legs per se guarantee health or fertility, certain signals and interpretations play a role when people judge attractiveness. Here are the main reasons why long legs are associated … Continue reading What do long legs have to do with health and fertility?→
The preference for women with long legs has several historical, cultural and psychological origins that are closely linked to beauty ideals and social norms. These preferences have become entrenched over the years in fashion, advertising and the media. Here are some of the main reasons: Historical beauty ideals Long legs have always been a symbol … Continue reading Women with long legs→
Marc Manther has been dealing intensively with the phenomenon of reality TV shows and their effects on the participants for quite some time. With “Isabell’s Casting” he published the prelude to a planned series about a casting show called “Erotic Actress Talent Search” (EATS) in March 2020. While the EATS series is still in development, … Continue reading The Halloween Challenge – Marc Manther’s new novel→
In the world of literature dealing with sexuality and physicality, we often encounter the terms “erotic,” “pornographic,” and “obscene.” But what exactly differentiates these categories from one another? And what do these distinctions mean for authors tackling these topics? Semantic differences Erotic literature Erotic literature has its roots in the term “Eros”, which symbolizes the … Continue reading Erotic, Pornographic, and Obscene Literature: A Distinction→
Research Insights Recent studies have shed important light on the role of self-exploration in sexual wellness. A 2019 study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior revealed a striking pattern: women reported experiencing orgasm in 95% of solo encounters, compared to 65% during partnered intimacy. This significant difference underscores the importance of understanding one’s body … Continue reading Self-Exploration: A Journey of Sexual Wellness and Body Discovery→
ENF stories often focus on the embarrassment of nudity, which can make the protagonists feel exposed. However, this genre runs the risk of slipping into problematic depictions when situational nudity is portrayed as an involuntary assault. As writers, we are responsible for avoiding such dynamics and consciously focusing on consent and self-determination. It is important … Continue reading The role of consent in ENF stories→
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