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Sensual Politics

by Christine

Rated: 18+ · Book · Other · #1946460

Musings on politics, erotica, philosophy and whatever else comes to mind

I am a political scientist, a humanist, a feminist and I write erotica - here I share thoughts, considerations and perceptions related to all, interlinked and interwoven, academic or merely thoughtful.
Come talk to me.

If you want to read more, then come and visit me at http://christineblackthorn.eu

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Christine

Mar 26, 2014 at 1:30pm
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I think it depends what is predominant - the conspiracy or the erotic side? If it is the conspiracy then I would argue it is a mystery. Just because it has sex in it does not mean it has to be erotica.

Elisa the Bunny Stik

Mar 26, 2014 at 1:18pm
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I like your sorting system but found one question repeatedly popping up in my mind. What about those of us who write sex scenes in dramatic works that are light on romance but very plot intensive? I find typical romance writings rather hard to stomach because it generally follows a formula that drives me mad, so I set out to write my own take on it. When that happens I end up writing something involving a conspiracy or other non-romantic twist that makes itself central. Am I the only one that does this, or other writers who do the same? If it's the latter, where do we fit on the sliding scale?

penn

Feb 14, 2014 at 6:15am
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What an excellent post! I'm no academic nor scholar, but from long past exchanges, I can sympathize ( I am pretty sure it is that more than empathize since I'm no academic nor scholar) with what you are saying. I certainly confess a level of intimidation by your academic prowess, but arrogance has never once crossed my mind. Nope arrogance does not fit... if anything, I have been conflicted with how such an academic could seem so... well,... normal.

I guess an academic or intellectual being normal is enough to leave one seriously confused - can i say you deserve it? {e;smile]

Here ye, hear ye... visit with Christine. to know her is to love her, and don't let intimidation get you down. Christine is a worthy friend.

Well, if you don't mind her pissing you off once in a while.

I don't know if you are as rational as you want us to believe. But then, that's a bias I suppose... okay, I'm kidding but doing my best. Come on... I'm simple folk.

Then again, recall some comments which seemed you didn't anticipate being adjudged rational at all. Now I have myself confused.

Sorry you have frustrations. Maybe the specter of academics creates a bias... we expect the worst of you.

Okay, I'm being a smart ass - I am going to assume you recognize that. But, being an academic, maybe you'll take this seriously. There is only one part that is serious. You get to figure out what it is cause you're so dang smart. [e:Biglaugh}

Yoda says - academics just might over think some things... not everything is complex. Christine (you) need verbal discourse that challenges intellectual thought. Some intellectuals just might struggle over the opinions of some that don't feel the need to invest such high level intelectal thought.

for me it's the KISS Principle. Keep it simple stupid. you're okay... don't forget that. You are a special person.

Happy Earth Day 2024!

Dec 9, 2013 at 8:57am
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Thought provoking....shared the video on FB.

Christine

Sep 17, 2013 at 3:53am
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I suspect more than a few blog posts might come from these thoughts ;)

LostGhost: Seeking & Learning

Sep 17, 2013 at 1:15am
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Deep thoughts, Christine. I will confess that submissive fantasies always left me baffled. I mean I could see the thrill but not the need for surrendering the absolute control. You made a valid point, my friend.

Christine

Aug 29, 2013 at 10:34am
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I would say pornography paints a picture which allows the reader to do with as they please whilst erotica pulls the reader into a pre-established sexual situation to live through.

Christine

Aug 29, 2013 at 10:32am
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I agree they are of the same genre, as I would consider epic fantasy and urban fantasy of the same genre. I believe nevertheless there is a difference between porn, erotica and romance, though I see them all part of the same grouping.

Steev the Friction Wizurd

Aug 29, 2013 at 6:03am
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Not everyone "stands back" from pornography. It's possible to use pornography as the jumping off point for a personal fantasy that is very much "living through the experience".

For me, there is no real difference between erotica and pornography other than erotica is likely to spend more time on the situational factors and pornography is more likely to be poorly done.

It's not like they are two different things. It's more like they are two ways of portraying sex which have a slight difference of emphasis between them. Kind of like muted colors vs bright colors. Or blurred focus vs sharp focus.

Steev the Friction Wizurd

Aug 28, 2013 at 1:25pm
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Which one would be pornography? Where the author is painting a picture to look at? Or where the author is trying to make the reader feel that he is participating in the story?

#16. The Responsibility of Choice
ID #815268 entered on April 29, 2014 at 6:13am

#15. Erotica, Porn, Erotic Romance and Romance�what�s in a word?
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#14. Lace Underwear, Russia and Feminism
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#13. Academia, Scholarship, Rationality - a plea for an open mind
ID #807043 entered on February 14, 2014 at 4:00am

#12. Dominance/submission and the perception of safety in society
ID #802268 entered on January 6, 2014 at 6:26am

#11. Success and Women
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#10. Commemoration of the Elimination of Violence against Women
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#9. Doris Lessing died yesterday
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#8. What makes a man attractive?
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#7. Autonomy and Separatism
ID #794371 entered on October 14, 2013 at 1:07pm

#6. "I am not a feminist, but ..." Feminism/Erotica III
ID #793635 entered on October 7, 2013 at 1:49pm

#5. Powerful Erotica - Power and Sex
ID #792718 entered on September 30, 2013 at 11:29am

#4. Erotica, Feminism, Objectification - submissive fantasies
ID #791617 entered on September 16, 2013 at 1:54pm

#3. Erotica and Porn - differing perceptions of voyeurism
ID #789891 entered on August 28, 2013 at 7:07am

#2. Objectification of Women and Erotica I
ID #789173 entered on August 19, 2013 at 9:15am

#1. Erotica and Feminism - sexual revolution of the female kind?
ID #788357 entered on August 21, 2013 at 5:09pm

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