Clarisse Thorn sees nothing new in eroticized images of male dominance and violence, but she sees plenty that’s thought-provoking.
About Clarisse Thorn
Clarisse Thorn is a feminist S&M writer whose new book, Confessions of a Pickup Artist Chaser, is now available for Amazon Kindle as well as every other ebook format at Smashwords. You can also buy the paperback at CreateSpace. Clarisse has delivered sexuality workshops and lectures to universities and museums across the USA. She is the Sex + Relationships Section Editor at the gender-lens site Role/Reboot; she blogs about feminism and sexuality at clarissethorn.com, and she tweets @clarissethorn.
“50 Shades of Grey,” “Fight Club,” and the Complications of Male Dominance
April 24, 2012 By 20 Comments
Can We Make This More Complicated?
April 18, 2012 By 32 Comments
Clarisse Thorn talks rape, feminism, BDSM, and what it’s all taught her about the ethics of complexity.
[Book Excerpt] Confessions of a Pickup Artist Chaser: Long Interviews with Hideous Men
March 9, 2012 By 62 Comments
In chasing the pickup artist, Clarisse Thorn learns that playing with fire … is hot.
Orgasms Aren’t My Favorite Part Of Sex, and My Chastity Urge
March 1, 2012 By 9 Comments
Are orgasms overrated? Why do people choose chastity? Clarisse Thorn answers these question in a two part sex column.
Lessons From the Seduction Community, Part Three: Explicit and Tacit Sexual Communication
January 5, 2012 By 70 Comments
From safewords to pickup artists to feminists, Clarisse Thorn explores the many standards of sexual communication and consent.
Feminist Lessons From the Seduction Community, Part Two: Self-Help Versus Misogyny
December 25, 2011 By 66 Comments
Clarisse Thorn continues her exploration into the world of the Pickup Artist and finds a confused, often conflicting culture.
Feminist S&M Lessons From the Seduction Community: Part One, the “Neg”
December 18, 2011 By 158 Comments
Clarisse Thorn begins her deep exploration into the world of the Pick-Up Artist.
Searching for a Unified Theory of Orgasm: Part Four
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After a long look, Clarisse Thorn finally finds her sexual identity.
Searching for a Unified Theory of Orgasm: Part Three
December 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
Clarisse Thorn continues her journey toward a fulfilling sex life.
Searching for a Unified Theory of Orgasm: Part Two
December 1, 2011 By 4 Comments
Clarisse Thorne had an orgasm once. Then, she couldn’t have another.
Searching for a Unified Theory of Orgasm
November 29, 2011 By 9 Comments
Clarisse Thorn searches her past experiences, physiology, and sexual preferences to shine light on what constitutes the female orgasm.
The Myth of the Sex-Crazy Nympho Dream Girl
May 20, 2011 By 39 Comments
Clarisse Thorn on why men and women ‘perform’ in bed—and why we have a tough time figuring out what genuinely turns us on.
Ethical Pickup Artistry
April 4, 2011 By 110 Comments
Where can men find non-misogynist advice for hitting on women?
Why Are Men Expected to Make the First Move?
December 28, 2010 By 74 Comments
Are we ready to move past these stereotypical roles?
Lit Inspiration: Being Good in Bed Is About Attentiveness
October 27, 2010 By 4 Comments
It’s true that size does, generally, matter. But I really do believe that these things matter a hell of a lot less than open-hearted and open-minded attention to one’s partner. And that’s why I love this quotation from Haruki Murakami’s Sputnik Sweetheart.
Why Do We Demonize Men Who Are Honest About Their Sexual Needs?
October 5, 2010 By 93 Comments
Society pressures men to initiate sexual relationships, yet punishes them when they’re candid about their desires. So how can a man express his sexual needs without being tarred as a creep?
Vocalyze
“I spent years in confusion that led me to ask awkward even wholly inappropriate questions at the wrong moments…”
This is a comment by James on the post “What Happens When We Don’t Teach Our Boys About Sex”.