In the Soviet Union and its successor states, LGBTQ+ people faced severe discrimination and persecution due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. Despite these obstacles, queer communities...
When we view popular media through a queer lens, it can reveal subtle messages about gender roles, relationships, and desires that are often hidden from non-queer audiences.
Many films portray...
Queer representation has come a long way since the days of closeted celebrities and coded lyrics. Today, LGBTQ+ musicians are out and proud, openly singing about their experiences to a global...
Queer artists, those who identify as LGBTQ+, have historically faced significant social and political obstacles in expressing their identities and desires through artistic mediums such as literature,...
Queer art has played an important role in challenging social norms and pushing boundaries around issues related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and expression. Artists have been able to...
The persistent cultural stigma around queer identities has led to the development of various tactics that perpetuate shame and secrecy within society despite progressive legislative reforms. This...
Facebook's Community Standards prohibit nudity, violence, harassment, pornography, graphic gore, hate speech, terrorist propaganda, drug sales, suicide glamorization, and more. But despite these...
Secrecy is an essential element of erotic stories because it creates anticipation, tension, and mystery that drives readers' interest. Exposing the story to the public could diminish its power and...
Erotic Iconography in 1940s Pin-Up Photography Styling and Pose Contributed to a Coded Erotic Language
In the 1940s, pin-up photography was one of the most popular genres of photography. It was...
In the world of publishing, one particular niche has managed to endure for decades despite numerous challenges and obstacles: the sex industry. One such publication that has defied the odds is...