By now, everyone’s heard of the soft porn romance novel 50 Shades of Grey. Currently churning out sales of over one million on Kindle and paperback, the novel has becoming the acceptable face of smut on the early morning commute.

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However, it’s not the best of erotic literature and as such has invited parody and rip offs internet wide.

Here’s some of our favourites…

If you fancy a more thorough introduction to the world of erotic literature and academia, get yourself along to Ophelia Bitz’s ArtWank! Live at Marylebone Gardens this Friday night!

Presenting a unique glimpse into the history of pornography through comedy, cabaret and live debate. Ring-mistress Ophelia Bitz will guide you through an unforgettable walk on the X-rated wild side.

“Don’t miss her show!” – TimeOut London

Seeking neither to condone nor condemn pornography, ArtWank’s aims are compassionate debate of contemporary sexuality and the use of cabaret for explicitly political purposes.

Check out Ten Must-Have Burlesque Books.

Burlexe is a sensational London burlesque show inspired by the women who created the genre and perform the art. It fuses burlesque performance with storytelling, dancing with acting.

Burlexe is the ‘Vagina Monologues’ of Burlesque: a brand new theatrical show based on the stories of the incredible women who’ve created burlesque, old and new. It fuses performance with storytelling, dancing with acting.

It’s about strong, powerful, amazing women. And it’s like nothing you’ve seen before…

Join us for the Burlexe show by booking your ticket.