Erotic Culture: Sacred Groves and Erotic Space in Pagan Traditions
Throughout Europe's pre-Christian history, sacred groves and meadows were sites for seasonal fertility rites, such as Beltane....
Erotic Culture: The Erotic Role of Hair in Global Rituals The human body is marked by sociocultural signs that make it recognizable within its community. One of these signs is hair, which has long...
Erotic Culture: The Symbolism of Silk and Erotic Texture in Chinese Literature In classical Chinese poetry and literature, materials like silk, jade, and incense are not merely sensual...
Erotic Culture: Sex Magic and the Occult Tradition
Occultists like Aleister Crowley and the Ordo Templi Orientis integrated sexual acts into magical rituals, believing that orgasmic energy could...
Erotic Culture: Aphrodisiacs and the Pharmacology of Desire
Across cultures, foods, herbs, and minerals have been used as aphrodisiacs—from oysters and saffron to ginseng and yohimbine, Some...
Erotic Culture: The Role of Perfume and Scent in Erotic Rituals In many ancient cultures, scent was considered a potent erotic stimulant, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian traditions employed elaborate...
The role of courtesans has been intricate throughout history. They have been seen both as marginal figures and cultural elites at the same time. In Renaissance Italy, Japanese Edo-period oiran, and...
The Magazine Had a Dedicated Travel Section FHM regularly featured travel guides highlighting destinations suited for adventure, luxury, or nightlife, appealing to its target male demographic. It was...
FHM was a British men's lifestyle magazine founded in London in 1985. It became one of the most successful titles of its kind in Britain before being absorbed into a larger publishing company that...
Online dating is now a global phenomenon and it's changing the way people find love. It's also making them more open to exploring their desires and fantasies. In this blog post, I want to share some...