semipornography
Nearly explicit content
Semipornography is sexually explicit material that falls short of full pornography—suggestive or erotic content that stops before depicting actual sex acts.
The term often describes softcore films, risqué photography, or content that titillates without crossing into hardcore territory: The magazine was dismissed as semipornography by critics.
Mildly erotic content
- risqueBordering on improper
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
erotica · pinup · cheesecake · beefcake · lingerie · boudoir · implied · teasing
Indecent word or act
- indecencyOffensive or vulgar behavior
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- censorshipOfficial content restriction
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
classification · watershed · restricted · R-rated · PG-13 · MPAA · FCC · broadcasting
Reducing humans to things
- sexualizationAdding erotic character
- commodificationTransforming into sellable goods
- normalizationAdjusting to a standard
- desensitizationReduced response over time
feminism · critique · exploitation · empowerment · agency · consent · boundaries · taboo
Periodic illustrated publications
- calendarsSystems for tracking dates
- late-nightOccurring after dark
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- CinemaxCable movie network
Playboy · Maxim · centerfold · pictorial · advertising · billboards · posters · DVDs
softcore
Mildly erotic content
- risqueBordering on improper
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
provocative · erotica · pinup · cheesecake · beefcake · lingerie · boudoir · implied · teasing · sensual
obscenity
Indecent word or act
- indecencyOffensive or vulgar behavior
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- censorshipOfficial content restriction
rating · classification · watershed · restricted · R-rated · PG-13 · MPAA · FCC · broadcasting · zoning
objectification
Reducing humans to things
- sexualizationAdding erotic character
- commodificationTransforming into sellable goods
- normalizationAdjusting to a standard
desensitization · feminism · critique · exploitation · empowerment · agency · consent · boundaries · taboo · mainstream
magazines
Periodic illustrated publications
- calendarsSystems for tracking dates
- late-nightOccurring after dark
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
Cinemax · Playboy · Maxim · centerfold · pictorial · advertising · billboards · posters · DVDs · streaming
semipornographyhardcore pornography
Explicit filmed sexual acts
hard-core · family entertainment · children's media · educational material · softcore pornography