Nightmares are fascinating: they play with fears, with feelings of helplessness and loss of control. In the ENF genre (Embarrassed Nude Female), nightmares seem to be an obvious stylistic device. After all, shame, nudity, and the feeling of being watched or exposed are among the most common motifs in dreams. But translating nightmares into literature … Continue reading Nightmares as an ENF theme – How to combine suspense and sensuality→
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→
The “Naked Mile ” was an infamous tradition at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where students walked naked across campus on the last day of classes of the spring semester. The event peaked in the 1990s, but was discontinued in the early 2000s. Here is a historical context: Origins and evolution Highlights of … Continue reading The Naked Mile→
I have always been fascinated by the power of suggestion and the allure of the forbidden. One of the most popular sub-genres of erotica is the ENF (Embarrassed Naked Female) story, which explores the erotic potential of a woman being exposed to public nudity. In this blog post, I will discuss the art of writing … Continue reading The Art of Public Nudity in ENF Stories: A Guide for Erotic Writers→
For years, society has placed unrealistic standards when it comes to the human body. The media has perpetuated the idea that there is only one type of perfection and that anything else falls short. This has led to a multitude of issues, including body shaming, low self-esteem, eating disorders, and even depression. One way to … Continue reading Embracing Nudity as a Form of Protest Against Society’s Body Ideals→
Nudity has been used in theater for centuries, with examples dating back to ancient Greek theater. In fact, nudity was a common element in Greek tragedies and comedies, in which actors often appeared nude. In some cases, nudity served to portray characters such as gods or heroes who would embody ideals of physical beauty and … Continue reading Naked in Public 4: Shakespeare’s The Tempest – nude in New York Central Park→
“Naked in Public” is a subgenre of erotic literature that focuses on stories or scenarios in which one or more people appear or expose themselves naked in public. It is a type of literature often characterized by taboos, prohibitions, and the allure of the forbidden. In “Naked in Public” stories, the protagonists may be driven … Continue reading The “Naked in Public” Genre→
Similar to the FEMEN activists, the members of the “Free the Nipple” campaign often use their naked torsos as banners. Yet their goals are not nearly as diverse. Nor have they chosen the entire patriarchy as their adversary, but are working on one question: “Why are men allowed to show their naked torsos in public … Continue reading NAKED IN PUBLIC 3: Free the Nipple Campaign→
On March 11, 2013, Tunisian Amina Sbouï published a bare-chested self-portrait on her Facebook page. “My body belongs to me and is not the source of anyone’s honor,” she had written on her naked torso. In doing so, she sparked a furious controversy in Islamic-led Tunisia. She received death threats. A Salafist preacher publicly called … Continue reading Naked in Public 2: Nakedness as a form of protest (FEMEN)→
Showing yourself naked in public sounds wilder than it actually is. In Germany, the beginnings of the so-called naturism culture date back to the end of the 19th century. Even then, nudity had an air of rebellion about it. The German Empire was an extremely prudish, reactionary time in which the body had to be … Continue reading Naked in Public 1 – Nudism→
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