We analyse texts from the fields of fiction and non-fiction and think about how high-quality eroticism can look today. We have no patent remedies, but put our thoughts and convictions on erotic literature on paper.
We regard the texts presented here as “work in progress”, which are constantly being expanded and updated as soon as we find new, exciting examples or topics. Ideally, over time this will create a pool of ideas for erotic literature for all those who write themselves.
Tentacles—those serpentine, multi-armed structures from the realm of sea creatures or fantastical beings—have played a fascinating and often controversial role in literature. From a psychological perspective, they represent not only the unknown and the unfamiliar, but also deep desires for submission, multiple stimulation, and the transgression of social taboos. In this blog post, we take … Continue reading Tentacles in literature: From their origins to the modern era→
A week ago, I took you on a journey through the history of the clitoral orgasm. The clitoris, that small, sensitive pearl of nerve endings, sits enthroned at the top of the vagina, swollen and ready to ignite waves of pleasure. It is not hidden, not mysterious. It simply pulsates when touched, demanding attention. But … Continue reading The myth lurking in bed→
Tentacle erotica is something many people first encounter as a visual genre: manga, anime, games. In prose, the motif can look “illogical” at first glance, because tentacles aren’t human anatomy and because a lot of their impact is visual. That’s exactly where the opportunity sits. In text, tentacles are less decoration than a dramatic device. … Continue reading Tentacle Erotica in Prose: Why Tentacles Are More Than a Kink→
Where does this persistent belief that a woman’s orgasm is only “real” through penetration come from? The vaginal myth has deep roots in psychoanalysis and culture. It revolves around the idea that clitoral orgasm is immature and vaginal orgasm is the only mature, adult peak of pleasure. Let’s unravel this step by step, from its … Continue reading The vaginal myth: A brief journey through history→
Erotic literature rarely fails because authors write too little about bodies. It fails because bodies are not given a dramaturgical role in the text. Then nudity is superficial and not action. This is precisely why it is worthwhile to read D. H. Lawrence as a dramaturg: He constructs eroticism not as a “scene” but as … Continue reading “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” as a dramaturgical lesson→
Feet are measured. With millimeter precision. In three dimensions. What is considered medical progress also changes how we perceive the body. Technology makes visible what was previously only felt. It transforms the organic into data. And with the data comes a new question: How does measurement affect our erotic perception? How does our view of … Continue reading Technology meets eroticism: 3D foot scans and the new aesthetics of perfection→
What is Candaulism? Candaulism describes a sexual preference in which one person (classically a man) derives arousal from showing their partner to others or knowing that others desire them. The name derives from King Candaules of Greek mythology, who persuaded his bodyguard to observe his wife naked – with famously tragic consequences. Unlike pure voyeurism … Continue reading Candaulism as Narrative Art: When Desire Becomes Story→
The ancient tale of King Candaules of Lydia, transmitted primarily through the Greek historian Herodotus, is a fascinating study of the destructive power of obsession and the fatal consequences of transgressed boundaries. The Starting Point: Blind Pride Candaules ruled over the prosperous kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor in the 8th century BC. He was … Continue reading The Story of Candaules: From Pride to Doom→
Hair is more than mere keratin fibers – it functions as cultural signaling, psychological projection surfaces, and in literary contexts, powerful erotic symbols. In erotic literature, hairstyles serve as versatile metaphors that extend far beyond pure aesthetics, creating deep psychological resonances. The Psychology Behind Hair Symbolism Human fixation on hair has evolutionary biological roots. Full, … Continue reading Braids, Buns and Curls: Hairstyles as Erotic Metaphors→
Away from “still attractive” The most common mistake in body diversity in erotic prose is not a lack of intention, but the tone. As soon as the text sounds as if it has to ‘save’ something, the eroticism is lost. “She’s not slim, but…” is not an observation, but a judgment with an attached apology. … Continue reading Desire Beyond the Default – Writing Body Diversity as Erotic Reality→
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