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.
We all know them: those dialogues in erotic stories that sound like they’re from a bad movie. “Oh yes, that feels so good!” or “You’re so beautiful!” – and we just think: Does anyone really talk like that? The answer is no. Real people speak differently. And that’s exactly why many dialogues seem so wooden. … Continue reading Dialogues that get under your skin
Today we’re talking about a topic that is as old as lust itself – and yet so unknown that it can cause real surprises in your writing: figging. Maybe you’ve heard the term whispered before, between ropes, whips, and the soft click of handcuffs. Or maybe it’s completely new to you. Either way, here you’ll … Continue reading Figging – From Victorian punishment ritual to niche BDSM practice
Patrice Chéreau’s Intimacy (2001) is one of those films that redefined the boundaries between eroticism, art, and psychological drama. Its power stems in part from the literary foundation: Hanif Kureishi’s short story collection Intimacy (1998), which explores decaying relationships, sexual longing, and the fragility of human closeness. Chéreau didn’t simply adapt the material; he distilled … Continue reading Intimacy – When Eroticism Becomes a Landscape of the Soul
Eroticism is no longer just a physical experience between two people in the same room. Dating apps, AI partners, virtual reality, and chatbots are changing how we think about closeness, desire, and intimacy. For you as an author, this opens up new possibilities—but also pitfalls. The new spaces of intimacy Imagine a scene. A woman … Continue reading Sexuality, technology, and virtual intimacy
Why Rebellion Is So Closely Linked to Sexuality When young adults begin shaping their own lives, sexuality almost always plays a central role. The first great love, testing the limits of the body, deliberately crossing moral lines – all of this is rebellion. It is defiance against parents, traditions, and what is considered “decent.” In … Continue reading Rebellion and Sexuality in New Adult Fiction
What is the trickster archetype? The trickster is a fascinating archetype that wanders through world literature. He embodies chaos, the unexpected, and the transgression of social norms. The trickster breaks rules not out of malice, but out of an inner necessity. He is neither purely good nor purely evil—he stands beyond such moral categories. In … Continue reading The trickster as an archetype in erotic literature
Do you write erotic stories and want to portray pegging in an authentic and exciting way? Great, you’ve come to the right place! Pegging is a topic that combines intimacy, trust, and power dynamics in a fascinating way. It offers you, as an author, the chance to delve deep into the emotions and physicality of … Continue reading Pegging in erotic literature
The term catfishing originates from the digital age: someone creates a false identity—usually online—to deceive, manipulate, or gain emotional (or financial) advantages. But the phenomenon itself is far from new. Long before social media and dating apps, people used fake identities to exert power, stir longing, or reinvent themselves. In literature, the motif of identity … Continue reading Catfishing: Deception, Desire, and Literary Tension in Erotic Writing
Hardly any other erotic novel from the 18th century has achieved such a lasting reputation as Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, better known as Fanny Hill. British author John Cleland wrote the text around 1748/49 – at a time when English literature was morally conservative, but spicy material was also circulating in private reading … Continue reading Fanny Hill – A scandalous novel with staying power
Erotic literature often dwells on desire, shame, or lust. Yet one feeling tends to remain in the background: awe. It is that blend of astonishment, respect, and inner trembling that makes the breath catch and the body feel both small and receptive. In erotic scenes, awe can be powerful, because it frames beauty, vulnerability, and … Continue reading Awe in Erotic Literature: The underestimated feeling
