Emma Krauss, PhD

Dr. Emma Krauss is a leading scholar and practitioner in the field of Sexual Erotic Media & Literature, blending rigorous academic research with creative analysis of erotic narratives and adult media. She has over 12 years of experience investigating cultural, psychological, and social dimensions of sexuality, and her work focuses on how erotic content shapes identity, desire, and interpersonal relationships.

Specialization

Erotic Literature Analysis
Sexual Media Studies
Adult Media Ethics and Policy
Cultural Sexuality Studies
Psychology of Desire and Fantasy

Education

2006–2010: BA in Literature and Media Studies, University of Vienna
2010–2012: MA in Cultural Studies, University of Amsterdam
2012–2016: PhD in Sexuality and Media, University of Copenhagen

Professional Experience

2016–2019: Research Fellow, Center for Erotic Media Studies, University of Copenhagen
2019–2022: Lecturer in Sexuality and Media, University of Amsterdam
2022–Present: Director of Erotic Media Research Lab, Global Sexuality Institute
Consultant on ethical content creation for adult media platforms

Research Projects and Case Studies

Project: "Digital Erotica and Identity Formation" (2020–2021) Outcome: Survey of 1,500 participants showed that engagement with erotic narratives correlates with higher sexual self-awareness and communication skills in relationships.
Project: "Erotic Literature as Therapy" (2018–2019) Outcome: Clinical case studies demonstrated that guided exploration of literary erotic content improved sexual satisfaction and reduced anxiety in 60% of participants over a 6-month program.
Project: "Cross-Cultural Erotic Media Analysis" (2017–2018) Outcome: Comparative content study of 200 international erotic novels revealed key differences in narrative agency, consent depiction, and sexual diversity representation.

Notable Quotes

"Erotic media is not merely fantasy—it is a lens through which individuals explore identity, desire, and intimacy." — Emma Krauss, Journal of Erotic Media Studies, 2020

"By studying how erotic narratives operate culturally, we uncover the silent rules shaping consent, pleasure, and power in society." — Emma Krauss, International Sexuality Research Review, 2019

Selected Publications

Krauss, E. (2021). "Narrative Desire: Erotic Fiction and the Psyche." Journal of Erotic Media Studies, 12(3), 145–167.
Krauss, E. (2020). "Consent and Fantasy in Contemporary Erotica." Sexuality & Culture, 24(2), 201–224.
Krauss, E., & Van der Meer, S. (2018). "Digital Erotic Media: Ethics and Audience Engagement." Media & Society Review, 15(1), 55–78.

Professional Memberships

International Association for the Study of Sexuality, Culture & Society (IASSCS)
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)
European Network for Erotic Literature Research (ENERL)

Media, Interviews, Lectures, and Podcasts

Guest on "Erotica Today" podcast, 2022 – Discussed psychological impact of erotic literature
Keynote Lecture: "Erotic Media in the Digital Age" at International Sexuality Studies Conference, 2021
Interview with New York Times, 2020 – "How Erotic Fiction Shapes Desire"

Unique Values and Experience

Emma Krauss combines academic rigor with applied research, uniquely bridging literary analysis, media ethics, and sexual psychology. Her work provides actionable insights for educators, media creators, and policymakers, offering evidence-based strategies to enhance sexual literacy, consent understanding, and healthy engagement with erotic media across cultures.