[[Flow]] state and sex. How they interrelate. Wildness - Getting out of our minds and connecting with our bodies Interesting video with Ash Sharker - The truth about incels - - men statistically over estimate when a woman is sexually interested - say it might be better if woman choose more, rather than be pursued.. - Interesting how we’ve been designed, that we are conscious about sex. How much is due to [[Language]]? ‘Getting naked with another person is one of life’s true pleasures’ https://novaramedia.com/2024/05/08/do-my-violent-kinks-make-me-less-of-a-feminist/ Sophie K Rosa # Mass sedation theory Chris Williams - pornography makes men less risk takers, less brave (point of interest, he also, rightly says, there is no such thing as ‘fake’ bravery). It also stops men from wanting actual real sex. So I am going to try quick masturbation and see if it leads me to find real sex more.. ![[2024-03-20#^cceb23]] [](https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/3/2/18) Two theoretical frameworks have been proposed to explain how masturbation relates to partnered sex. One is the compensatory model positing that masturbation is a substitute for unfulfilled desire for partnered sex [[20](https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/3/2/18#B20-sexes-03-00018),[21](https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/3/2/18#B21-sexes-03-00018)]. A negative correlation between masturbation and partnered sex would be a consequence of this model. Another is the complementary model, which argues that masturbation enhances or accompanies partnered sex, even suggesting that partnered sex may have a positive impact on additional sexual activities, including masturbation [[8](https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/3/2/18#B8-sexes-03-00018),[21](https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/3/2/18#B21-sexes-03-00018)]. A positive correlation between masturbation and partnered sex would follow from this model. Research has found support for both theoretical models. ![[2023-12-23#^e06c73]] Sexual reproduction and democracy - [](https://scholarship.law.vanderbilt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2245&context=vlr) ◉ 15 Jul 2023 Eroticism -- 15 Jul 2023 [[Georges Bataille]], a French philosopher and writer, developed a complex and unconventional philosophy surrounding the erotic. His ideas on the erotic were deeply intertwined with his views on human existence, desire, and the limits of rationality. Here is a summary of Bataille's philosophy on the erotic: >> Transgression: Bataille believed that the erotic was closely associated with transgression and the breaking of societal norms. He argued that true eroticism lay beyond the confines of established moral and social codes. The erotic experience involved a confrontation with the taboo, the forbidden, and the limits of what is considered acceptable. >> Excess and Violence: Bataille emphasised the importance of excess and violence in the erotic realm. He saw the erotic as a force that defied reason and boundaries, often leading to intense experiences of pleasure and ecstasy. This excess could manifest in physical acts, psychological intensity, or even intellectual pursuits that pushed the limits of conventional thinking. >> Sacrifice and Death: Bataille [believed](agenda://note/FBB7560F-0703-4B3A-9725-249E59A37DD5) that the erotic was intimately connected to the concepts of sacrifice and death. He saw the erotic experience as a form of expenditure, where one gives oneself over entirely to the moment, defying self-preservation and embracing a kind of ecstatic dissolution. The erotic encounter involved a temporary dissolution of the self and a merging with the other, blurring the boundaries between subject and object. >> Eroticism and Religion: Bataille drew parallels between the erotic experience and religious ecstasy. He saw both as ways to transcend the limitations of everyday existence and access a higher form of being. Bataille explored the theme of eroticism in various religious and mystical traditions, examining the connections between sexual desire and spiritual longing. >> The Impossible and the Unattainable: Bataille argued that the erotic was characterised by a fundamental impossibility and unattainability. He believed that the pursuit of erotic experiences was a constant striving for an unattainable satisfaction, a desire that could never be fully realised. The erotic was associated with a perpetual state of longing and dissatisfaction, pushing individuals to seek ever more extreme experiences. Overall, Bataille's philosophy on the erotic challenged conventional notions of sexuality and morality. He viewed the erotic as a powerful force that could lead to both intense pleasure and profound existential insights. For Bataille, the erotic was a realm that exceeded reason and offered a glimpse into the limits and possibilities of human experience.