erotic literature
Arousing written works
Erotic literature is written work intended to arouse sexual desire.
The genre ranges from literary novels with explicit scenes to stories focused primarily on sexual encounters.
Unlike pornography, which emphasizes visual depiction, erotic literature works through language and imagination: She read erotic literature on her e-reader during her commute.
The category includes historical works like *Fanny Hill* and contemporary romance subgenres.
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- explicit contentMedia with mature themes
- fetishismFixation on specific objects
- libidoInnate erotic drive
- desireIntense wanting
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- erotic artnude painting, nude sculpture, artistic nude, classical nude, pin-up art
- eroticasensuality, lust, sensual, seduction, lustful
- sexualitysexual orientation, sexual behavior, sexual identity, bisexual, sensuality
- desireyearn, yearning, crave, craving, lust
- sexual customssexual norms, sexual taboos, marriage customs, courtship, virginity
- sexual freedomsexual liberation, sexual revolution, sexual freedom, free love, consent
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sacred texts · spiritual writings · morality tales · Sunday school books · sermons
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