Erotic Culture: Sacred Prostitution as Symbolic Union
In ancient Babylon and parts of Greece, sacred prostitution was practiced as a religious offering. Acolytes would engage in ritual sex as a...
Erotic Culture: Body Adornment as Erotic Signaling Across many societies, erotic signaling is embedded in adornment practices—tattoos, scarification, piercings, jewelry, and body painting. These...
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: Sacred Androgyny And Erotic Mysticism In Various Mystical Traditions.
In various mystical traditions, androgyny was perceived as a spiritual ideal rather than a deviation. Gnostic,...
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 magazine Crush has been featuring a series of articles that explore collaboration between LGBTQ+ icons and people who are passionate about erotic culture. These interviews and editorials showcase...