Sex and the Vampire

[Beatnic_jazzman]

Here's a quote from a reply to an article in HuffPo;

Wow--so much to say and only 250 words to say it: vampire fiction as you mention actually goes back hundreds of years and while it would appear to be going through a renaissanc*e, the last big one wasn't that long ago (Buffy, Anne Rice). Not to get too Freudian, but vampirism is penetratio*n and therefore is sexual (but not strictly heterosexu*al). Meyer's fiction is vampirism lite and was written for the tween set (and hitchhiked on the Potter phenomenon*) and therefore must contain the requisite repression*. And for the biggest piece? I theorized in the late 90s that the then seeming popularity of supernatur*al romance was in response to the changing roles of women and feminist criticisms of the bodice-rip*pers of the 70s and early 80s. That is (and this is over-simpl*fying), in the bodice-rip*pers, the beautiful but weak woman is swept off her feet by the overbearin*g and yet dashing, swashbuckl*ing cad. Womens' roles were changing and as they became more confident and powerful, so too did the heroines. But in order for them to be swept off their feet, the heroes had to become that much more powerful--*and thus the resurgance of the supernatur*al hero. Women were equal in brains and power and sexuality-*-but still not quite as powerful as the vampire, the werewolf, the time traveler, etc. And even though it's been over 10 years since I studied the phenomenon (academica*lly), the thesis still holds. Would that I had published.

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[Stella_Omega]

She's right in two things: one it's absolutely oversimplifying, two-- she should have published.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

She's right in two things: one it's absolutely oversimplifying, two-- she should have published.

Sigh! And the opinion pages are full of columns written by women who have become successful and powerful but haven't found a man powerful enough for them to submit to so they stay single. Are they happy? Many write as though they aren't sure. As a very easy-going bear, I am both amused and confused. What is this thing about submission, anyway? Can't we just all get it on?

 

[Handley_Page]

Sigh! And the opinion pages are full of columns written by women who have become successful and powerful but haven't found a man powerful enough for them to submit to so they stay single. Are they happy? Many write as though they aren't sure. As a very easy-going bear, I am both amused and confused. What is this thing about submission, anyway? Can't we just all get it on?

I know a Dragon who feels the same way. . . .

 

[Stella_Omega]

What is this thing about submission, anyway?

It seems to be the new big fashion in "things to want."

I have enormous doubts as to how many people who use the term even know what they mean when they say it-- from the conversations I've had, it seems mostly to mean "A man who can read my mind and give me what I want without me having to ask for it."

Which is pretty much the opposite of "submission."

 

[voluptuary_manque]

It seems to be the new big fashion in "things to want."

I have enormous doubts as to how many people who use the term even know what they mean when they say it-- from the conversations I've had, it seems mostly to mean "A man who can read my mind and give me what I want without me having to ask for it."

Which is pretty much the opposite of "submission."

Shoot, that's been a common female dream forever. Why some of you keep coming back to it baffles. I mean, you can't read our minds (such as the are), why expect us to read yours? I once had a colleague tell me I needed to get in touch with my feminine side. I responded, "Sure, just as soon as you start getting in touch with your masculine side and learn to think linearly!" She never bothered me again. If that's submission, fuggedaboudit!

 

[Feotakahari]

This is why I will always prefer werewolves to vampires. Vampire-on-vampire sex is seldom written, since vamps usually can't drink each other's blood, and since vampirism is almost always treated as a curse. Being a werewolf is as likely as not to be a blessing to be shared with one's lover.

 

[Stella_Omega]

This is why I will always prefer werewolves to vampires. Vampire-on-vampire sex is seldom written, since vamps usually can't drink each other's blood, and since vampirism is almost always treated as a curse. Being a werewolf is as likely as not to be a blessing to be shared with one's lover.

Huh! I guess it all depends on which circles your vamps and weres travel in.