RESOURCES / Be Aroused
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Alexandre Dupouy, the vintage erotica guy in Paris, with a portal to all his sites: photography / collecting / publishing. He's published numerous elegant yet sizzling picture books, plus three of his own erotic photography. I'm especially fond of “Scenes Orientales.” Ordering from his (international) online store is a snap. He and his lovely wife Jocelyne have lovely taste in these matters.
Dedalus Books in the UK prides itself on distinctive genres (such as Decadence/Empire of the Senses) which feel “very European.” Look for ”The Decadent Handbook for the modern libertine”, edited by Rowan Pelling. Oh-so-sweet logo in the upper right of each web page.
Filtygorgeousthings, published online monthly by theme, with daily "fixes" to prime your motor in between issues. Erotica – word and image - at the highest level. Sublime. Stopped publishing in 2011 but allows free perusal of all their issues.
“Twenty Love Poems” by 19 year old poet Pablo Neruda set the world ablaze with scandal in the 1920s because his writing was so erotically charged. “I have gone marking the atlas of your body / with crosses of fire./ ...” Later he went on to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Loic Dubigeon. One of the premiere French erotic artist/illustrator. Not easy to find his works. My favorite illustrated book: "Manuel de Civilite."
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"Story of O" by Pauline Reages, a pen name for a respected female author of the time (Anne Declos.) Published in 1954, she wrote it as a kind of love letter to her lover because he admired the writings of Sade and felt that "no woman could ever write in a similar fashion." OR
The trilogy of the Erotic Adventures of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure (aka Anne Rice.)
The Erotic Reader is a great portal to help you find what you're looking for.
The Art of Eating by MK Fisher. A food enjoyment memoire. A classic. For you foodies who wish to raise the bar.
Aphrodite by Isabel Allende. Her “personal ode to the pleasures of food and sex.”
Touch. Touch. Touch. So important for pleasure. The premiere online educational library of erotic touch techniques. Subscribe monthly for streaming or purchase DVDs. Online classes also available.
VTAE massage oils. My choice for bliss.
Kamasutra Oil of Love. I like the original flavor. Water based, edible, heats when you blow. Need I say more.
Cire Trudon.The fragrance of these candles is beyond description. Founded in 1643, today Trudon is the world's oldest and most prestigious wax manufacturer. Located in Paris in the 6th arrondisement but available in stores worldwide.
Don't forget your ears! Erotica short stories on cds can be quite stimulating. Examples at Amazon, though it's easy to find audio erotica in many places.
Porn for the Blind. Yup, simple description gets us back to the basics.
Gina793 offers great soundtracks of delicious sex sounds at cdbaby.