Sororities – Power, Shame, and Sisterhood
Between sparkle and secrecy, belonging and humiliation, sororities form a closed world of female power. This category explores the rituals, hierarchies, and body politics that shape Greek Life from the inside. Whether in the grueling trials of Hell Week, the carefully curated Instagram aesthetics, or the eroticized depictions of initiation rites in literature — everywhere, intimacy and control intertwine. manther examines these dynamics through storytelling, cultural analysis, and sensual detail: How do power games between women arise? When does nudity mark a boundary — and when does it become liberation?
Sandra Manthers’ new novella “Abandoned” throws readers into the middle of a night that twelve young women will never forget: Barefoot and wearing only a semi-transparent nightgown, they are abandoned in a remote forest – a “test” that will determine whether they are accepted into the prestigious sorority Gamma Xi Delta. The air is humid, … Continue reading Exposed: power, humiliation, and the dark heart of Greek life
Sometimes all it takes is a glance in the refrigerator, and a titillating idea immediately springs to mind. Vegetables and fruit as objects of desire—in the imagination of authors, they have long been classics. But anyone who thinks that the fun ends with choosing the right banana is mistaken. Condoms are always at the ready—as … Continue reading Why Condoms Matter When Using Food
Anyone following official or unofficial sorority Instagram accounts during Rush Week will notice one striking detail: young women, perfectly styled, lit, and posed – and with flushed faces. That flush is rarely just makeup or summer heat. Often, it’s a giveaway that the situation makes them uncomfortable. The pose is perfect, the smile is camera-ready, … Continue reading How Sororities Push the Boundaries – and Still Stay “Within the Rules”
Hey beauties! Rush Week is just around the corner, and you all know what that means: it’s time to bring your absolute A-game! As someone who knows both the Greek life scene and the world of social media, I know exactly how crucial it is to plan the right outfits. Today, I’m sharing my best … Continue reading Outfit planning for Rush Week: Create looks that photograph well (and truly represent you)
When you hear the word “sorority,” you often think of tight shorts, loud laughter, and strict hierarchies. A fixed plot has emerged in erotic literature: the shy newcomers are forced to undress, perform tasks, and cross sexual boundaries – in front of a camera. We know this from film series such as Haze Her, which … Continue reading Sororities in erotic literature – between cliché and physical reality
Let’s talk about something we all know but rarely discuss openly: the carefully orchestrated dance of sorority Instagram content. You know exactly what I’m talking about – those seemingly candid shots that flood your feed during rush season, pledge weeks, and major Greek events. The ones that look “effortlessly beautiful” but actually required three outfit … Continue reading The Art of Sorority Instagram: Curating the “Effortless” Aesthetic
In many stories about sororities, the initiation of new members plays a central role. The motif of forced nudity—in the sense of embarrassed nude female (ENF)—opens up numerous dramatic and psychological possibilities. The moment when a young woman takes off her clothes often marks the transition from outsider to sister. It reveals a lot about … Continue reading Initiation rites and ENF – Nudity as a threshold to community
College isn’t just about exam stress and parties – it’s a phase of growing up, where we test our limits and get to know ourselves better. Sororities not only offer a social community, but also a safe space for intimate experiences that are often associated with insecurity, expectations, or even judgment outside of this circle. … Continue reading Broadening horizons – cunnilingus for sorority sisters
Continuous Open Bidding (COB) is an informal recruitment process used by student fraternities to accept new members outside of the formal main recruitment period, which usually takes place in the fall. Purpose: COB is designed to give fraternities that have not met their quota or their chapter’s total membership after formal recruitment the opportunity to … Continue reading “Spring COB” in the life of a fraternity
Although both events involve social interactions between members of different fraternities and sororities, a mixer is not the same as a crush party. While mixers are more about meeting new people and making friends, crush parties are designed to promote romantic or platonic relationships between members of different organizations. A crush party in the context … Continue reading The difference between crush parties and mixers
