Sexuality can be a fascinating and often taboo subject. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on exploring different aspects of human sexuality through various forms of media, including...
Gallery's Origins and Launch
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Playboy and Penthouse ruled the men's magazine industry, featuring beautiful women with little clothing, posing seductively to...
What is retro erotica?
Retro erotica refers to the depiction of sexually suggestive or explicit images and media from previous decades that reflect cultural norms and mores at the time they were...
Vintage Media: 8mm Loops and the Home Erotica Boom In the 1950s–70s.
The early history of stag films began in the late nineteenth century, when amateur filmmaking was becoming accessible to...
Pioneering Use of Color Photography
Club International was among the early adult magazines to embrace full-color photography, which greatly enhanced the visual appeal of its content. The use of...
The popularity of magazines such as Barely Legal among collectors is intriguing for several reasons. One reason is that collectors see these magazines as historical artifacts of their era, capturing...
The magazine is prized by print collectors not only for its erotic content but as an example of well-produced adult publishing. Complete runs, rare issues, and signed editions are particularly...
Limited Distribution and Collectability
Unlike mass-market adult magazines, 18 Magazine had relatively limited print runs. It was often available only through specialized retailers or by...
Early Experimentation with Digital Formats: Naughty Neighbors Testing Ways to Distribute Adult Content Before the Internet Revolution
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Naughty Neighbors was at...
Adult industry collectibles have always been popular among enthusiasts and hobbyists, and one particular magazine that has gained a lot of attention is Naughty Neighbors. This magazine was published...