Sexuality and Erotica

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By epifanny

 

Erotica has had a very large, if unacknowledged, role in the development of our entertainment and electronic media. To serve its audience, the erotica industry has always been in the forefront of the adult world. Erotica differs from pornography in that it celebrates rather than degrades human-sexuality . It preserves the mutuality of sexual activity, is not exploitative, controlling, objectifying, addictive, a "using" activity, or affected by prurient interests.

Sexual pioneers such as Betty Dodson encouraged women to discover themselves through masturbation and Nancy Friday revealed the hitherto-unknown world of female sexual fantasy in her book My Secret Garden . Sex and erotica are increasingly developing from a niche product into a consumer article that is part of normal everyday life. A completely different self-image and change in values are emerging with the elimination of taboos linked to the subject and the social transition.

Sex and intimacy are not fads, theyre of major interest to everyone, regardless of what they say. Romance, intimacy, and sex have even taken Jesus to number one in a Tom Hanks film. Sex films became more hardcore, and lost a lot of charm in the Seventites.. nowadays erotica is more tasteful, subtle, and more in tune to the needs of women.

Erotic know how is seeped in history.. erotic literature, be it Victorian or contemporary, serves the same purpose. It provides an outlet for sexual feelings which certainly exist, but often cannot be overtly expressed. Erotic lesbian stories, once relegated to the back pages of seedier men's magazines, now appear prominently in books released by feminist, romance and mainstream publishers. The tone and explicitness of stories vary, but the best ones emphasize characterization and plot in addition to steamy sex scenes.

Erotica should be the joyous embrace of living, a celebration of our sexuality . I have written many erotic stories and have explored the delectable kinkier side .. both on paper and in life.. and the richness of understanding sexuality has exposed and transformed me into a woman who knows what she wants..

Erotica writers have to consider many things a vanilla writer would never have to consider. Do you tell people what you do? erotica for me is an outlet to explore to indulge to express and to experience.. erotica writing is my future and my future looks wonderful.. i write with the pseudonym angelxx .. and shes provocative, passionate and peppery

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sixtyorso profile image

sixtyorso 3 years ago

Good Hub Excellent explanation. I guess it's the old old story, for erotica use a feather for porn use the whole damn chicken!

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Just_Rodney Level 3 Commenter 3 years ago

Great Hub, yes erotica is subtle and sexy, an expression of tenderness and love. Unlike pornography and gluttony, a quick satiation of selfs self gratifying needs.

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epifanny Hub Author 3 years ago

@sixtyorso thx for the comment.. yes there is a massive difference in porn and erotica.. erotica is seduction.. glamour.. attraction.. sensuality.. desire.. feverish.. tantilising.. romantic.. whereas i have just one word for porn really and that is hardcore..

@Just_Rodney.. thx for the comment.. yes subtleness and tenderness are perfect words to describe erotica.. the vision of erotica for me is of slow seduction.. and a feast of the senses.. visual.. auditory.. somatosensory.. olfactory and gustatory.. its romance and adventure.. with just a hint of fetish thrown in for excitement..

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Just_Rodney Level 3 Commenter 3 years ago

Too true, a total all encompasing banquet.

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Princessa Level 3 Commenter 3 years ago

I like your explanation of erotica. I like the seduction, sensuality, romanticism and glamour involved in it. I think more women should explore this side of their personality and exploit it to feel better with themselves.

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mulder 3 years ago

Great hub epifanny theres nothing beats Sex and erotica to get the heart beating a bit faster lol .

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epifanny Hub Author 3 years ago

@princessa.. yes.. weve lost touch with romantisism and love i feel.. not enough of it is shared .. but we can learn to embrace it again.. to love and to feel loved is a natural instinct for us.. its just that growing up and all the outside influences have sidetracked us a bit.. and it actually makes out that it is a form of weakness.. and we tend to believe that.. but it isnt.. its strength.. and freedom.. we can learn to get back to love.. :)

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epifanny Hub Author 3 years ago

@mulder.. thx for the comment.. yes i agree.. sex is a basic human requistite.. not only for the continuing of the species.. but also for pleasure.. and many many health benefits.. cheers :)

zentango 3 years ago

Yes, echoing what Just_Rodney says.. Another theme is how porn leans towards self-satisfaction of desires, while erotica emphasizes sharing of pleasures. Former leads to the illusions of isolation, emptiness & separateness, latter towards the truth of intimacy, wholeness & connection.

Sabrina Hess 22 months ago

erotica and mast--b-tion are a very healthy thing to be enjoyed. Thanks

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Kori Lee F.P. 17 months ago

Great hub- tasteful and informative. I am interested in human evolution -potential. I think the western world has really ruined the sexual relationships between lovers of all types. My interest is in historical and present spiritual sexual relationships because I think it is one way to reach higher consciousness. Something that has been overlooked for eons. Kundalini union and the potenial for a whole different experience.

hartingale 15 months ago

You are right, sex and intimacy are not fads they are here to stay.

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That Grrl Level 5 Commenter 6 months ago

I've written erotica and written non-fiction adult content for blogs and such. It's good when it's written with the brain in gear.

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