erotism
Carnal arousal state
Erotism is sexual desire or arousal, or the quality of being sexually stimulating.
The term appears in psychological and artistic contexts: the erotism of early Picasso, Freud's theories of erotism.
It overlaps with eroticism, though erotism sometimes carries a more clinical or theoretical tone.
Intense carnal appetite
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- libidoInnate erotic drive
appetite · urge · infatuation · obsession · hunger · thirst · arousal · temptation
Overwhelming intense delight
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
titillation · indulgence · hedonism · sensuality · delight · climax · orgasm · satisfaction
State of proximity
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- caressGentle loving touch
- embraceHold closely in arms
affection · bonding · connection · privacy · vulnerability · trust · consent · chemistry
Unclothed state
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- pinupAttractive poster subject
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- stripteaseSeductive gradual undressing
tantric · suggestive · provocative · risqué · titillating · allure · seductive · aphrodisiac
lust
Intense carnal appetite
libido · appetite · urge · infatuation · obsession · hunger · thirst · arousal · temptation · covetousness
ecstasy
Overwhelming intense delight
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
euphoria · titillation · indulgence · hedonism · sensuality · delight · climax · orgasm · satisfaction · enjoyment
closeness
State of proximity
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- caressGentle loving touch
embrace · affection · bonding · connection · privacy · vulnerability · trust · consent · chemistry · seduction
nude
Unclothed state
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- pinupAttractive poster subject
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
striptease · tantric · suggestive · provocative · risqué · titillating · allure · seductive · aphrodisiac · forbidden
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
softness · lingerie · candlelight · massage · scent · musk · satin · lace · incense · rose
erotismasexuality
Lack of sexual attraction
frigidity · celibacy · abstinence · chastity · coldness
erotismplatonic love
Emotional bond sans desire
agape · spiritual love · brotherly love · sisterly love · filial love
erotismasceticism
Severe self-denial practice
intellectualism · spiritualism · puritanism · monasticism · otherworldliness
- erotic lovePassionate romantic desire
- erotic novel
- erotic dancerSensual movement performer
- erotic massageSexual touch service
- erotic poetryLiterature of carnal longing
- erotic literatureSexually explicit written works