relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
from Greek erotikos, from eros 'sexual love'
Derives from the Greek god Eros
Erotic language and imagery have historically been policed and pathologized differently for men versus women. Women's sexuality has been framed as dangerous or deviant when expressed overtly, while male sexuality was normalized.
Use without gendered moral judgment. Note that sexual autonomy and expression are valid across genders; avoid language implying women's sexuality is more transgressive than men's.
["sensual","sexual","intimate"]
Women's reclamation of erotic agency and self-expression in literature, art, and discourse represents a crucial challenge to historical erasure and control of female desire.
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