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The 50 best albums of 2024: No 4 Clairo: Charm

Clairo's album 'Charm' effectively balances themes of desire and rejection through playful yet poignant songwriting and rich instrumentation.

I love my trans boyfriend, but sometimes I miss a certain body part - Queerty

It's natural to miss past experiences in a relationship, and it doesn't diminish your love for your partner.

My New Wife Is Getting a Bad Bargain Out of Our Sex Life

The couple is navigating their sexual relationship focusing on pleasure rather than the necessity of orgasm.

An Interview with Miranda Holmes | Berlin Art Link

Miranda Holmes creates paintings exploring desire through visual effects of layered paint, revealing themes of intimacy, emotional saturation, attention, and solitude.

16 Sexual Fantasies That Came To Fruition For Folks, Proving Dreams DO Come True

The author shares a narrative about fulfilling intimate fantasies during romantic encounters.

The 50 best albums of 2024: No 4 Clairo: Charm

Clairo's album 'Charm' effectively balances themes of desire and rejection through playful yet poignant songwriting and rich instrumentation.

I love my trans boyfriend, but sometimes I miss a certain body part - Queerty

It's natural to miss past experiences in a relationship, and it doesn't diminish your love for your partner.

My New Wife Is Getting a Bad Bargain Out of Our Sex Life

The couple is navigating their sexual relationship focusing on pleasure rather than the necessity of orgasm.

An Interview with Miranda Holmes | Berlin Art Link

Miranda Holmes creates paintings exploring desire through visual effects of layered paint, revealing themes of intimacy, emotional saturation, attention, and solitude.

16 Sexual Fantasies That Came To Fruition For Folks, Proving Dreams DO Come True

The author shares a narrative about fulfilling intimate fantasies during romantic encounters.
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#surrealism

Tentacles, pearls, and holy taboos: Inside Joyce Lee's archive of the ethereal and obscene

Joyce's art reinterprets religious symbols and explores the complexities of faith, desire, and human experience through a surreal lens.

Exploring Love's Shadows: Flowers of Romance Exhibition Unfolds in Brussels | stupidDOPE

The Flowers of Romance exhibition explores the darker aspects of love and desire through surreal installations and personal artworks.

Tentacles, pearls, and holy taboos: Inside Joyce Lee's archive of the ethereal and obscene

Joyce's art reinterprets religious symbols and explores the complexities of faith, desire, and human experience through a surreal lens.

Exploring Love's Shadows: Flowers of Romance Exhibition Unfolds in Brussels | stupidDOPE

The Flowers of Romance exhibition explores the darker aspects of love and desire through surreal installations and personal artworks.
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#art

An Interview with Antonia Breme | Berlin Art Link

Antonia Breme's art challenges consumerism by transforming display strategies into tactile sculptures that reveal the mechanics of desire and consumption.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Laura Krifka: Carousel @ Luis de Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles (NSFW)

Laura Krifka's exhibition 'Carousel' explores feminine identity and desire through figurative paintings that critique social constructs and the weight of society's gaze.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Amanda Ba: Frustration and Desire

Amanda Ba's artistic exploration centers around the existential quest of 'why,' reflecting deep human desires and frustrations.

Letter from the Editor: Desire | Berlin Art Link

Desire is an ongoing pursuit that can never be completely satisfied, often transformed into an aesthetic experience in art.

An Interview with Antonia Breme | Berlin Art Link

Antonia Breme's art challenges consumerism by transforming display strategies into tactile sculptures that reveal the mechanics of desire and consumption.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Laura Krifka: Carousel @ Luis de Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles (NSFW)

Laura Krifka's exhibition 'Carousel' explores feminine identity and desire through figurative paintings that critique social constructs and the weight of society's gaze.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Amanda Ba: Frustration and Desire

Amanda Ba's artistic exploration centers around the existential quest of 'why,' reflecting deep human desires and frustrations.

Letter from the Editor: Desire | Berlin Art Link

Desire is an ongoing pursuit that can never be completely satisfied, often transformed into an aesthetic experience in art.
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#literature

My Brilliant Friend Recap: Madwoman in the Attic

Lenù's unresolved feelings for Nino define her character, reflecting the complexity of desire and relationships in Ferrante's universe.

Desire, data, and doubt-the sacred fundamentals of human interaction

Human interactions are structured by three fundamental aspects: desire, data, and doubt.

A Different Kind of Female Protagonist

Two new literary works highlight complex and flawed female protagonists.

My Brilliant Friend Recap: Madwoman in the Attic

Lenù's unresolved feelings for Nino define her character, reflecting the complexity of desire and relationships in Ferrante's universe.

Desire, data, and doubt-the sacred fundamentals of human interaction

Human interactions are structured by three fundamental aspects: desire, data, and doubt.

A Different Kind of Female Protagonist

Two new literary works highlight complex and flawed female protagonists.
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Desire, data, and doubt-the sacred fundamentals of human interaction

Human interactions and choices are structured around desire, data, and doubt, according to Herbert's concept of the 'agreement tripod.'

My Brilliant Friend Recap: Everything Is Embarrassing

Desire in Ferrante's narrative is persistent and resilient, suggesting emotional bonds can reignite even after significant conflict.

I Have a Delusional Obsession With an Old Lover. It's Making Me Do Something Very Bizarre.

Pursue excitement ethically through roleplay or consensual non-monogamy to address long-held desires.
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Single Mom in Her 50s Falls for Much Younger Man in Susan Minot's Latest Novel

The novel explores the juxtaposition of erotic desire and maternal duties in Ivy's life.

SAVAGE LOVE: Game On

Initiate a deeper conversation with your husband about what turns him on and design a mutual, enjoyable game based on those insights.

Scientists find 'chemical imprint' in brain that keeps romance alive

Desire has a biological signature that drives humans to maintain relationships over time.
The chemical imprint fades as contact with a loved one decreases.

New Books by Nicolette Polek, Honor Levy, and Tracy Fuad - The Paris Review

The imagined glory of solitude fades away during hardship, and finding something beyond oneself is necessary to combat loneliness.

Single Mom in Her 50s Falls for Much Younger Man in Susan Minot's Latest Novel

The novel explores the juxtaposition of erotic desire and maternal duties in Ivy's life.

SAVAGE LOVE: Game On

Initiate a deeper conversation with your husband about what turns him on and design a mutual, enjoyable game based on those insights.

Scientists find 'chemical imprint' in brain that keeps romance alive

Desire has a biological signature that drives humans to maintain relationships over time.
The chemical imprint fades as contact with a loved one decreases.

New Books by Nicolette Polek, Honor Levy, and Tracy Fuad - The Paris Review

The imagined glory of solitude fades away during hardship, and finding something beyond oneself is necessary to combat loneliness.
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The Ozempic Middle Way

GLP-1 drugs can eliminate cravings, offering a glimpse into the nature of desire and its role in enlightenment.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Lydia Pettit and Olivia Sterling's "Bitches in Heat" @ Guts Gallery, London

The exhibition explores female desire and individual appetites, challenging societal norms and shame surrounding libido.
#film-analysis

TIFF 2024: Babygirl, All We Imagine as Light, Queer | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Nicole Kidman's performance in 'Babygirl' showcases her fearless approach to complex characters and themes surrounding desire.

A Detailed Review of the Sex Scenes in Zendaya's Steamy New Movie

Challengers explores intense competition and desire in the world of professional tennis, featuring a sexually charged storyline with desirable characters.

TIFF 2024: Babygirl, All We Imagine as Light, Queer | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Nicole Kidman's performance in 'Babygirl' showcases her fearless approach to complex characters and themes surrounding desire.

A Detailed Review of the Sex Scenes in Zendaya's Steamy New Movie

Challengers explores intense competition and desire in the world of professional tennis, featuring a sexually charged storyline with desirable characters.
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#luca-guadagnino

Queer: Luca Guadagnino's New Film Is a Surreal Study of Gay Desire

The film emphasizes desire over explicit sex, showcasing a nuanced exploration of queer identity and relationship dynamics.

Daniel Craig Offers Himself Up Completely to the Shimmering Sensuality of Queer

Desire in 'Queer' is portrayed as a complex shape, representing both emotional and physical nuances present in human relationships.

Luca Guadagnino's Queer Is More Challenging Than You Might Expect

Guadagnino's films this year explore complex themes of desire and love within unconventional narratives, reflecting his deep interest in emotional and erotic connections.

'Challengers' Review: Luca Guadagnino and Zendaya Serve Up a Smart and Sexy Tennis Drama About Three Players in Search of the Perfect Match

The film 'Challengers' directed by Luca Guadagnino explores desire and competition in a sweaty tennis love triangle, emphasizing the importance of lust for life.

Queer: Luca Guadagnino's New Film Is a Surreal Study of Gay Desire

The film emphasizes desire over explicit sex, showcasing a nuanced exploration of queer identity and relationship dynamics.

Daniel Craig Offers Himself Up Completely to the Shimmering Sensuality of Queer

Desire in 'Queer' is portrayed as a complex shape, representing both emotional and physical nuances present in human relationships.

Luca Guadagnino's Queer Is More Challenging Than You Might Expect

Guadagnino's films this year explore complex themes of desire and love within unconventional narratives, reflecting his deep interest in emotional and erotic connections.

'Challengers' Review: Luca Guadagnino and Zendaya Serve Up a Smart and Sexy Tennis Drama About Three Players in Search of the Perfect Match

The film 'Challengers' directed by Luca Guadagnino explores desire and competition in a sweaty tennis love triangle, emphasizing the importance of lust for life.
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#music

Victoria Monet and Usher Share New Song "SOS (Sex on Sight)"

Victoria Monét and Usher's new song 'SOS' explores themes of desire and urgency for physical connection.

Victoria Monet: "SOS (Sex on Sight)" [ft. Usher]

Victoria Monét's 'SOS' contrasts responsive and spontaneous desire through impactful lyrics and collaboration with Usher.

Bob Dylan: Desire

Desire is a unique and magical album in Bob Dylan's catalog
The album features the signature sound of Scarlet Rivera's hypnotic violin

Victoria Monet and Usher Share New Song "SOS (Sex on Sight)"

Victoria Monét and Usher's new song 'SOS' explores themes of desire and urgency for physical connection.

Victoria Monet: "SOS (Sex on Sight)" [ft. Usher]

Victoria Monét's 'SOS' contrasts responsive and spontaneous desire through impactful lyrics and collaboration with Usher.

Bob Dylan: Desire

Desire is a unique and magical album in Bob Dylan's catalog
The album features the signature sound of Scarlet Rivera's hypnotic violin
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You Burn Me review Sappho and suffering in a macabre meditation on desire and death

A multilayered film exploring death, desire, love, and the interconnectedness of emotions through a dialogue between Sappho and Britomartis.

Babygirl review Nicole Kidman overwhelmed by lust as CEO having torrid and toxic affair

Romy Mathis displays the struggle of having it all yet feeling unfulfilled, showcasing the complexities of desire and satisfaction in modern life.

You Burn Me review Sappho and suffering in a macabre meditation on desire and death

A multilayered film exploring death, desire, love, and the interconnectedness of emotions through a dialogue between Sappho and Britomartis.

Babygirl review Nicole Kidman overwhelmed by lust as CEO having torrid and toxic affair

Romy Mathis displays the struggle of having it all yet feeling unfulfilled, showcasing the complexities of desire and satisfaction in modern life.
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Monica Bonvicini Studio Visit | Berlin Art Link

Monica Bonvicini creatively reimagines her work in a new studio after 15 years, reflecting personal and artistic transformation.

Julia Thompson, the Artist Articulating Women's Desire Through Sculpture

Canadian artist Julia Thompson's work explores vulnerability, desire, and the translation of emotions into tangible art.

A Review of Frieda Toranzo Jaeger at MAO | Berlin Art Link

Desire as a destructive force analyzed through artistic metaphors.

I haven't had sex in 3,089 days': comedian Sofie Hagen on being celibate for more than eight years

Illustrates complex emotions and experiences around sex and desire.

Arne Slot explains why he wants Liverpool job

Arne Slot stated his interest in joining Liverpool and confirmed negotiations between Feyenoord and Liverpool.
Slot's success at Feyenoord and desire to move to Liverpool showcased in his statements.

The Best Cannibal Films of All Time: 'Silence of the Lambs,' 'Raw,' and More

Cannibals in film are terrifying as they reflect real-life horror and symbolize social disruption, desire, and mystery.

K Patrick's New Poetry Collection Explores the Feeling of Having a Crush

K Patrick prefers the term 'horny' to 'erotic,' citing limitations in both. Their works explore desire beyond classification, rooted in the body and queer experiences.

Philosopher Frederic Lenoir: Porn creates fear of sexual relations'

Desire is crucial for human existence and vitality.
Regulating desires is essential for individual and environmental well-being.

Cooking with Franz Kafka - The Paris Review

The tension between desires and societal expectations in Kafka's characters is reflected in their struggles.
Hunger in Kafka's work symbolizes a search for deeper forms of sustenance.

I'm attracted to women of a different type than my partner. What should I do?

Desire and love can sometimes be contradictory
Bringing desire into daylight can dissipate its intensity

Saltburn director reveals why she chose that name for the film

Saltburn was named after a real seaside town in North Yorkshire and inspired by the idea of a 'sex injury'
The film is described as a queer thriller that explores desire in its many forms

Are you in a long term relationship with little or no sex? If the answer is yes, you need to read this

Enjoyment over spontaneous sparks is crucial for long-term intimate connection.

Five of the best books about literary threesomes

The love triangle trope allows for a deep exploration of desire and the complexities of love.

From The Idea of You to A Family Affair: the summer of age-gap romances

A Family Affair explores an age-gap romance where the woman is older, portraying middle-aged women embracing desire and functional relationships in romcoms.

On the Couch: Writers Analyze Sigmund Freud review the shrink's shrink engagingly examined by Siri Hustvedt, Susie Boyt and others

Freud's controversial treatment of Dora led to her termination of therapy, showcasing unexamined projections.
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Kehlani: Crash

Kehlani's album 'Crash' showcases a mix of genres reflecting intense emotions and desires, experimenting with various styles while maintaining their signature swagger.

Catherine Breillat Is Back, Baby

Desire can compel people to betray their values and engage in forbidden acts, as depicted in the film Last Summer.

R.O. Kwon's Jade Rings

R.O. Kwon finds strength and comfort in ancestral jade rings, exploring themes of faith, desire, and long-held beliefs in her writing.

Cecilia by K-Ming Chang review teenage kicks

K-Ming Chang's novella explores themes of queer love and obsession through a narrative of bodily disgust and desire.
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