In contemporary society, mediated erotic scandals are shaped by media representations that have profound effects on public perception, rumors, and myths. This essay delves into how media influences...
Erotic Fascination with Scandal
The allure of scandalous behavior has captured human attention for centuries, from the ancient Greeks to modern tabloids. People are drawn to stories that reveal...
The human psyche has many ways to be stimulated, but few subjects are as provocative and engrossing as sex. It's no wonder then that people everywhere find it irresistible to pry into the private...
The Marla Maples Sex Allegation Spread (1990s)
In the early '90s, Hustler published a spread implying Donald Trump's then-girlfriend (and later wife) Marla Maples had slept with a bodyguard—and...
Alternative Publishing Schedules, Unlike monthly magazines, Taboo was often published irregularly — sometimes quarterly or semi-annually. This lent it a sense of exclusivity, with each issue feeling...