Gay erotism

Cracking the Erotic Code:

• Adult Friends - Stories about Adult Friendships that become Relationships
• Adult Youth - Stories about Cross-Generational Relationships
• Athletics - Stories involving Athletics, Gyms, Sports, and Athletes
• Authoritarian - Stories involving Bondage, Control, S&M, and BDSM
• Beginnings - Stories about Budding Grown-up Relationships between Strangers
• Camping - Stories involving Camping and the Outdoors
• Celebrity - Fantasies about Celebrities, Fan Fiction, Slash Fiction
• College - Stories involving Colleges, Universities, and Fraternities
• Encounters - Stories about Fleeting Elder Encounters and One Night Stands
• First Second - Collection of Stories about First Time Experiences from a BBS
• High Institution - Stories involving High School-aged Students
• Historical - Stories fix in the non-Recent Past
• Incest - Stories about Relationships among Siblings and other Family Members
• Interra

  By Elaine Cox (2018)
  

  Gay passion, which has often gone by the name Male/Male (M/M) due to its fan fiction origins (Brooks et. al), is a subgenre of romance consisting of stories focused on the romantic relationship between two men. While these stories have a large range of sexual contact included, some people today expect gay romances to be more erotic than their heterosexual counterparts (Suede). This post will footprint the history of erotic stories that preceded same-sex attracted romance, and the eroticization of the gay subgenre since its inception.

  Terminology

  Before continuing, it’s necessary to describe what erotica and similar terms mean in the context of mainstream love affair fiction, or romance stories published by major publishing houses. Bestselling romance writer Sylvia Day outlines the difference between many of these terms on her website.

  According to Day, “Porn” is produced to induce orgasm in the consumer. “Erotica” refers to novels that focus on how character’s “sexual journey” influences their development as people. These novels do not necessarily have to evolve a romantic relationship or provide characters with a Happy Ever After: two intrinsic parts of a romantic novel. T
  
  

  Gay erotic art through the centuries: a journey through history and cultures

  
  Throughout human history, erotic art has been a pivotal medium for portraying the intricate layers of human sexuality. While its presence may vary across cultures and time periods, one constant remains: its role in showcasing love and want, especially between individuals of the same sex. This piece will explore the rich tapestry of gay erotic art, emphasizing ancient Mediterranean societies and diverse global artistic traditions. Embark with us on a captivating voyage through art, symbolism, and the tapestry of human connection.

  Read also: Homosexuality in art: a journey between antiquity and contemporaneity

  Erotic Imagery in Ancient Greek and Roman Societies

  Pompeii and Herculaneum: Beneath the Ashes

  In 79 AD, a catastrophic eruption from Mount Vesuvius blanketed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, effectively sealing them in second. This unexpected preservation has since allowed historians and archaeologists a unique glimpse into the Roman world.

  While many are captivated by the cities’ streets, buildings, and household items, there lies a more discreet yet equally signif