as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure
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Recent Examples of erogenous
Across the board, Je Joue is known for making toys with deep vibrations that travel beyond the surface and into the sensitive erogenous tissues—and the Mio is no exception.
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Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erogenous
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In the late 1970s, Brass entered a new phase and gained fresh notoriety with cult historical-erotic films Salon Kitty (1976) and Caligula (1979) as well as The Key (1983), a free adaptation of a novel by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō.
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But no one who delves into Duchamp can shake the feeling that erotic fixations and frustrated romantic love are at the core of his imaginative universe.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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Zuma at Hôtel Byblos is another spot for high-quality, contemporary Japanese food, with a sexy ambiance and amazing cocktail selection.
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“Erogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erogenous. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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