All blog posts in Art
Explore the intersection between innovation and eroticism in film and literature.
The most famous fetish illustrators through history
Welcome to the world of fetish illustrators. Let's explore the most notable characters, their unique styles, artistic journeys, and the cultural impact of their evocative works.
Welcome to the world of fetish art
Fetish art became a thing way back in the Victorian era. Kinkcurious? Here's a short introduction to the genre.
Sensual photography: a short introduction
What is sensual photography? Well, it's not simply all about sex. Sensual photography is about creating visceral pictures that feel intimate, sometimes alluring and often charged with emotion. Here's a short introduction.
Films about female sexuality: Catherine Breillat
Sick of the shame surrounding female sexuality? These are the essential films of Catherine Breillat that explore women's nuanced relationship with sex.
Water Lilies: The Power of Shamelessness
A homage to one of my favourite controversial film characters of all time, Floriane (Adele Hanael) from Celine Sciamma’s queer debut feature, ‘Water Lilies’ (2007).
The ‘Greatest Film Of All Time’ Is About A Sex Worker
'Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles' (1976) is a film following the everyday life of a mother and part-time sex worker. Last year, BFI's Sight & Sound Poll named it the greatest film of all time.
Sex Workers in Art: The Iconic Paintings
Some of my favourite iconic pieces of art from the 19th and 20th century that depict sex workers and the worlds they know.
The White Lotus Made My Mum Pro-Sex Work
I have tried to convince my mum that sex work isn't *always* bad for months now. But in just a few hours of binge watching The White Lotus, Season 2, her mind was changed.
Party Girl: The Struggles of an Ageing Sex Worker
Party Girl (2014), directed by Samuel Theis, Marie Amachoukeli & Claire Burger, involves an older woman leaving behind her life as a cabaret bar hostess to marry one of her regular clients.
Masochism on Screen: The Piano Teacher
A breakdown of my favourite film about masochism, Michael Haneke’s arthouse masterpiece, ‘The Piano Teacher’ and why I love it so much.
3 essential films about male sex workers
Often misrepresented on screen is sex work. Often not represented at all on screen is male sex work! Whether you’re a sex worker, a client, or neither- these three films are all worth watching; not just for insight on the trade but because they are all round remarkable films regardless. 1. Sauvage Sauvage (2018), […]
Paradise: Love & Sex Tourism For Older Women
I watched Ulrich Seidl’s masterful film 'Paradise: Love' (2012), to begin to understand the world of Africa's sex tourism, where older women get their fill of sex and romance.
5 Films About Female Desire
In the sea of films made by horny men, that cater to horny men, and which often focus on horny men, here are 5 insightful films about horny women.
Leo Grande: There’s Nothing Shameful About Pleasure
Both sex work and repressed female desire are explored in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, a comedic two hander featuring Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack.
The Importance of Pussy Power Music
Music influences us more than we know. That's why it's so important that the pussy power era of female music artists is finally coming to fruition.
The Thoughts of an Escort: Rita Therese’s ‘Come’
If you don’t have time in your crazy sex work schedule to read Rita Therese’s escort memoir ‘Come’, read this article instead.
3 Essential Films About Transgender Sex Workers
Out of the surprisingly few films about transgender sex workers out there today, here are three that are thoughtful, beautiful and consequently essential watches.
5 Short Films About Sex Work
5 modern-day short films about sex work that are available to watch online for free.
Anais Nin: The writer who courted the world
A celebration of Anais Nin: the female erotica auteur who was unashamed of her sexual appetite.
The Novels of D.H. Lawrence: The Pioneer of Sex-Positive British Literature
An introduction to novels of DH Lawrence, the first mainstream erotica which shocked Britain and the rest of the world.
Shiva Baby reviewed by a sugar baby
How much does Emma Seligman’s 2020 debut feature ring true to real life sugaring?
An Homage to Holly Golightly: Sugar Baby Extraordinaire
Five moments from Breakfast at Tiffany's that anyone who has been a sugar baby, lived that starving artist life, or been dubbed a manic pixie dream girl will totally be able to relate to.
Five Underrated Sex Work Goddesses in Film & Television
Five sex worker baddies from film & television who don't get the recognition they deserve.
Five Romance Films that Won Big at Cannes Festival
Valentines special: these are the must-watch romantic films that won awards at Cannes Film Festival.