From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eroticism
is the quality of
sexual
excitement. In other words, if something is sexually exciting, then it is said to be
erotic
. Eroticism is an
erotic
feeling. It is named after
Eros
, the
Ancient Greek
god of
love
.
Many types of things can be part of
eroticism
. Things that make a person feel erotic (sexually aroused or excited) include the
sight
,
touch
,
smell
, and
sound
of another person. A person may feel erotic when they see or touch or smell, or hear someone that they love in a sexual way.
Sometimes
eroticism
has nothing to do with another person. A person might feel erotic from watching a movie, looking at pictures in a
magazine
, listening to a piece of
music
, reading a
story
or article, or just thinking their own
thoughts
, or being aware of their own body. In fact, everything can be eroticism for someone.
Some things are designed and made especially to make people feel erotic. Things that are designed to make people feel erotic are called "erotica". This word is most often used for art, books and magazines.
- Art
- Sometimes artists create erotic works of art such as
drawings
,
paintings
and
sculpture
. They might do this because they want to make a record of a person or a relationship that is special to them. But more often, artists make erotic art for people who would like to buy it.
- Books
- Many books have been written that tell erotic stories, or which give advice about how to make love in an erotic way.
- Movies
- Many people enjoy watching erotic movies.
- Magazines
- Many magazines have lots of photos of people naked or in sexy clothing, and with erotic expressions and gestures (actions).
- Avertising
- Erotic photos are often used for
advertising
. For example, a beautiful young woman with an erotic expression on her face might be used to advertise hair products, clothes, chocolates, cars, and all sorts of other things.
- Clothing
- Some clothing is designed to look erotic. Some
underwear
, in particular, is especially designed to look erotic.
- Food
- Some food is said to make people feel erotic. Food can also be used as an erotic sign or be eaten in an erotic way.
- Perfume
- Many
perfumes
have substances in them that effect the human brain in a way that makes a person feel erotic.
Most people believe there is a difference between
erotica
and
pornography
, but some people have argued that all
erotica
is "pornographic". (In other words, some people believe that all pictures, movies or writing which are sexually exciting are rude and wrong, and should not be made.)
People who have studied this subject say that erotica is not harmful to anyone, and may be helpful with people's loving relationships. The same writers say that pornography, which generally shows a person being treated without respect or love, is not helpful with people's loving relationships.
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