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THE FIVE ARTIEST BORDELLOS IN FRANCE
January 5, 2012 by Tony Perrottet
I just posted a fun blog on the Huffington Post from my recent trip to Paris, about the five brothels most revered for their artistic decor. I revisited a marvelous gallery of historical erotica I discovered while researching The Sinner’s Grand Tour. You can read about it here… Some of the photos were a bit […]
Now Give us a Perky Smile, Boys!
December 16, 2011 by Katharine Gates
Photographer Rion Sabean has photographed men in stereotypical pinup poses of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s in her series called “Men-ups”. The result is a hilarious send-up of our nostalgia for the conventions of the genre. Check them out here.
The Pope’s Pornographic Bathroom
December 14, 2011 by Tony Perrottet
My Slate series on the Vatican climaxed, as it were, with a piece about my adventures getting in to the so-called Stufetta del Bibbiena, the bathroom decorated with erotic art by Raphael in 1516 – causing a good deal of outrage amongst some of the more reverent Catholic readers, even though the Vatican itself has […]
THE VATICAN AND (HISTORICAL) SEX
December 7, 2011 by Tony Perrottet
I’ve just done a series on “penetrating the Vatican” for Slate, which is running this week (one episode a day) — about the secrets of the Vatican Library (Day One), the private tours of the Sistine Chapel (Day Two) and oddities like the Vatican supermarket (Day Three)… Coming up are the Secret Archives and the pope’s […]
WHAT IS IT ABOUT NUNS AND SEX?
November 27, 2011 by Tony Perrottet
I went to Venice to research both Napoleon’s Privates and The Sinner’s Grant Tour, and found that he subject of randy nuns came up constantly. It seems that the fantasy of the sex-filled Venetian convent, which crops up in novels, dialogues, Casanova’s memoir and modern porn films, dates back for centuries… and, even better, has […]
Are you ready for World AIDS Day?
The theme for World AIDS Day 2011 is about getting to zero… This Thursday, December 1st, will be dedicated to raising awareness of AIDS caused by the spread of HIV infection, showing support for those living with HIV and to commemorate those that have died from the disease. In honor of World AIDS Day, we’ll […]
The Rule of Thumb: Vagina Types and Variability of Female Orgasm
November 18, 2011 by MelodiousMsM
In 1924 a revolutionary research paper on the female orgasm was published in Europe under the pen name A. E. Narjani. But as it turns out, the real author was actually Princess Marie Bonaparte, great-grandniece of Emperor Napoleon I of France and daughter of Prince Roland Bonaparte. After she married Prince George of Greece and […]
WHAT WAS J. EDGAR HOOVER’S FAVORITE PARTY DRESS?
November 17, 2011 by Tony Perrottet
The new Clint Eastwood/Leonardo DiCaprio biopic, J. Edgar, includes a nod towards the rumors that the FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover was a secret cross-dresser, when the young, distraught J. Edgar puts on a dress after his mother’s death. The historical accuracy of the colorful — and enduring — story is something I looked into […]
Warhol’s Sex Parts Up For Auction
We’re psyched to announce that there’s an original Warhol PENIS screenprint for sale…and for a good cause, too! ANDY WARHOL Untitled (Sex Parts) Screenprint printed in black on a green cloth, man’s work shirt, circa 1980. 367×292 mm 14×11 inches, full margins. Signed in black ink, lower margin. Estimate:$15,000-20,000 Sale 2262, Lot 291 Visit Swann […]
January 16, 2012 by Lia
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