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→
Surrealism, an artistic and literary movement that emerged in 1920s Paris, has a deep connection to the works of the Marquis de Sade. This connection is based on a shared admiration for the unconscious, freedom of the mind, and the challenge of bourgeois morality. Shared ideals and themes Influence on surrealist artists and authors De … Continue reading Surrealism and de Sade: A symbiotic relationship→
Marquis de Sade, whose name has given rise to the word “sadism”, has had a profound and complex influence on literature and culture as a whole. His works, especially “The 120 Days of Sodom”, “Justine” or “The Philosophy in the Boudoir”, have not only pushed the boundaries of moral and sexual narrative, but have also … Continue reading The influence of de Sade on literature→
The “120 Days of Sodom” by Marquis de Sade is a work that has caused controversy since its creation in the 18th century. This book, written by de Sade during his imprisonment in the Bastille, is a radical testimony of violence, sex and power that challenges the boundaries of human morality and ethics in a … Continue reading “The 120 Days of Sodom” – An analysis of the scandal and censorship→
New adult novels focus on the phase of life when young adults are learning who they are, what they want, and how to navigate the world. A central part of this journey is understanding and accepting one’s body. Many of us have experienced this struggle: feeling insecure about our own reflection in the mirror, striving … Continue reading From self-doubt to self-love: body acceptance in new adult literature→
Why do we feel some kisses as erotic? And why can even the tender touch of the lips with the fingers make our heart beat faster? Welcome to the fascinating world of human anatomy. Especially if you can think of little more than the male penis when it comes to the topic of corpora cavernosa, … Continue reading Corpora cavernosa: a look at function and effects→
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→
In the world of erotic writing, authors often focus their attention on obviously sensual body parts. But sometimes the real art lies in recognizing the potential in the seemingly mundane details. Today we turn our attention to an often overlooked but fascinating subject: calves. Why calves? Calves are a subtle but powerful element in erotic … Continue reading The underrated eroticism of calves – A guide for authors→
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→
A crush party (also known as a crush dance) is an established event within the American fraternity system, organized by both fraternities and sororities. This guide explains the concept and the usual procedures. Basic concept and organization The basis of a Crush Party is a structured nomination process: Forms of procedure In the standard form, … Continue reading Crush parties in the context of American student fraternities→
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