Here all articles dealing with the five senses in the context of erotic literature are collected.
The gaze as possession Since art exists, the male gaze has shaped how women are seen.It frames, judges, illuminates — always from the outside.In painting, film, and literature, women’s bodies have been shown not as they feel, but as men imagine them. The traditional Male Gaze is not just a look; it’s a structure of … Continue reading Female Gaze vs. Male Gaze – How the Erotic Viewpoint Is Changing
Who’s watching whom? At the heart of every erotic scene lies the gaze. It defines who holds control, who desires, and who is reduced to being seen. Yet too often, literature repeats an old choreography: a man looks, a woman is looked at, and the text follows his desire. Modern erotic writing demands a reversal … Continue reading Reversing the Gaze – How to Reimagine Voyeuristic Scenes
The idea of a vineyard snail slowly crawling across bare skin evokes conflicting feelings in many people. For some, it is a moment of pure relaxation, a return to nature. For others, it triggers uneasiness—the awareness of being so close to a defenseless, foreign creature that leaves a damp, cool trail on their body. This … Continue reading Snail trails on your skin – a sensual experience
The sun dips behind the ancient oaks in the park. Clara, seventeen, sits on a blanket next to Jonas, also seventeen. Her hands rest nervously on her knees. The scent of freshly cut grass lingers in the air. Clara wears a soft, blue sweater that loosely drapes her slender frame. Jonas’ gaze flickers between her … Continue reading The First Sexual Contact: A Dramaturgical Perspective
Rain has a primal quality, dissolving the boundaries between body and world. For writers of erotic literature, “making love in the rain” offers a chance to depict intimacy in a raw, sensory setting. From a feminist perspective, it’s not about romanticizing or idealizing the scene but portraying bodies, their interactions, and the environment with precision … Continue reading Making Love in the Rain: A Guide for Young Writers of Erotic Literature
The art of bringing touch to life in erotic literature lies not in complex theories but in the ability to precisely convey sensory impressions. This guide offers concrete tools to make physical contact palpable for readers. The Language of Skin: From Fleeting to Intense Human skin, our largest sensory organ, possesses a remarkably differentiated perceptual … Continue reading Writing About Touch: A Guide for Authors of Erotic Literature
Imagine writing a story where love isn’t sparked by touch but by gazes across a screen. The webcam becomes a window of desire, a portal connecting two people separated by miles. For young writers of erotic literature, a long-distance relationship offers a captivating playground: it’s the perfect stage for tension, yearning, and – as every … Continue reading Love via webcam: eroticism between yearning and danger
There are moments when the world seems to stand still – when the sun breaks through the canopy of a forest, the sand glows under your feet or the wind brushes against your skin at high altitudes in the mountains. In such moments, love becomes something primal, something that cannot be hidden behind walls or … Continue reading Love in the great outdoors: naked, untamed, alive
As an erotic fiction writer, I am constantly searching for places that break the mold and rekindle the senses. One scene that has always fascinated me is the famous masturbation scene in Pierre Louÿs’ Bilitis – high up in a tree, where the protagonist indulges in pleasure, surrounded by nature and a quiet, vibrant tension. … Continue reading Love in the Tree: A sensual journey between branches and leaves
The sun slowly sinks behind the gentle hills, bathing the fields in a golden light and casting long shadows over the farm. The scent of freshly mown grass is in the air, mingling with the earthy smell of wood and the sweet scent of ripe apples from the orchard. It is quiet, only the distant … Continue reading Love in the hay: a sensual adventure on the farm
