Word of the Day: Statuesque

stat⋅u⋅esque /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [stach-oo-esk]

–adjective

like or suggesting a statue, as in massive or majestic dignity, grace, or beauty.

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Origin:
1825–35; statue + -esque

Related forms:

stat⋅u⋅esque⋅ly, adverb

stat⋅u⋅esque⋅ness, noun

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I prefer this word to describe my height and how I carry myself. Unlike many tall girls, I never felt ashamed of towering over my male classmates, especially in elementary school. These girls compensate for their height by slouching, resulting in physical discomfort. As a classically trained ballerina from the age of four, I always walked with my back straight, gracefully and with an appropriate amount of pride. Though I am no longer a ballerina, the training stuck and quite honestly, I think I’m unable to slouch; I have made a graceful art of lounging like a cat. Even when I’m walking in a rush to class I know my form is elegant.

Most of the guys eventually outgrew me in high school and by then I was a high-heel aficionado. I usually date men who are taller than I am but I have found more than a few shorter men who delight in having a tall goddess stand next to them. I do believe it is a fetish for them, one that I am happy to oblige. I find these men also fetishize shoes, especially beautiful stilettos. Again, this is a fetish in which I enthusiastically partake.

As I state on my About page, I do consider myself beautiful and very dignified, an opinion seconded by others though unnecessary for the upkeep of my self-esteem. I believe more people need to find this beauty within themselves. I find a lot of misdirected hatred toward others comes from a place of insecurity within a person and they know no other recourse than to deflect it onto an unwilling public. Self-love will lead to peace!

Word of the Day: Fetish

fet⋅ish [fet-ish, fee-tish]

–noun

1.	an object regarded with awe as being the embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit or as having magical potency.

2.	any object, idea, etc., eliciting unquestioning reverence, respect, or devotion: to make a fetish of high grades.

3.	Psychology. any object or nongenital part of the body that causes a habitual erotic response or fixation.

Also, fetich.

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Origin:
1605–15; earlier fateish < class="ital-inline">feitiço charm, sorcery (n.), artificial (adj.) < class="ital-inline">factīcius factitious; r. fatisso, fetisso < class="luna-Img" src="http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png" alt="" border="0">

Related forms:

fet⋅ish⋅like, adjective

Synonyms:
1. talisman, amulet.

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fetish

1613, fatisso, from Port. fetiço “charm, sorcery,” originally feitiço “made artfully, artificial,” from L. facticius “made by art,” from facere “to make” (see factitious). L. facticius in Sp. has become hechizo “magic, witchcraft, sorcery.” Probably introduced by Port. sailors and traders as a name for charms and talismans worshipped by the inhabitants of the Guinea coast of Africa. Popularized in anthropology by C. de Brosses’ Le Culte des Dieux Fétiches (1760), which influenced the word’s spelling in Eng. (Fr. fétiche, also from the Port. word). Figurative sense of “something irrationally revered” is Amer.Eng. 1837. Fetishism in the purely psycho-sexual sense first recorded 1897 in writings of Henry Havelock Ellis (1859-1939).

“In certain perversions of the sexual instinct, the person, part of the body, or particular object belonging to the person by whom the impulse is excited, is called the fetish of the patient.” [E. Morselli in "Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy," 1901]

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Fetishes and fetishists are usually the subject of ridicule and scorn in popular society even though the majority of people have fetishes. I suppose all the derision comes from repressed individuals who are in denial of their natures. When the subject of fetishes is treated in the mainstream, they are always regarded as weird at best or sociopathic at worst. Indeed, some fetishes can be weird and some can be very dangerous to the object, usually a person, being fetishized. However, I believe these are extreme expressions and the vast majority of fetishes are harmless.

While I do not believe all fetishes are inherently sexual I do believe they are inherently sensual in that all the natural senses are gratified by the contact with it. This interview from The Onion’s A.V. Club with burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese also discusses the fascinating subject of fetish as well.

Word of the Day: Erotic

e⋅rot⋅ic /ɪˈrɒtɪk/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [i-rot-ik]

–adjective Also, e⋅rot⋅i⋅cal.

1.	arousing or satisfying sexual desire: an erotic dance.

2.	of, pertaining to, or treating of sexual love; amatory: an erotic novel.

3.	subject to or marked by strong sexual desire.

–noun

4.	an erotic poem.

5.	an erotic person.

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Origin:
1615–25; < class="ital-inline">erōtikós of love, caused by love, given to love, equiv. to erōt- (s. of érōs) Eros + -ikos -ic

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erotic

1621 (implied in erotical), from Fr. érotique, from Gk. erotikos, from eros (gen. erotos) “sexual love” (see Eros). Eroticize is from 1914. Erotomaniac “one driven mad by passionate love” (sometimes also used in the sense of “nymphomaniac”) is from 1858. Erotica (1854) is from Gk. neut. pl. of erotikos “amatory,” from eros; originally a booksellers’ catalogue heading.

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An erotic Companion, passionate, fiery and feisty, voluptuous and a libertine. These are traits that are carefully honed and selectively shared. Alas, we live in a society where these attributes are not appreciated in a woman. Hence, the screening process held dear by many escorts, Companions and courtesans. Not only do we select clients who want this in a female Companion, but we select clients who genuinely respect this. There is skill and art in erotic expression, which is why volumes have been written about it.

Sometimes the erotic is a playground and one that should never be outgrown, but we should tarry there as long as possible. Other times, it is a dreamscape one where we can explore the forbidden, pushing the boundaries of our imagination and physicality as far as safely possible. Still other times the erotic is transcendent, far beyond the measure of words. Perfect and eternally blissful.

Word of the Day: Hedonist

he⋅don⋅ist [heed-n-ist]

–noun

1.	a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.

–adjective

2.	Also, he⋅don⋅is⋅tic. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a hedonist or hedonism.

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Origin:
1855–60; see hedonism, -ist

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he·don·ism (hēd’n-ĭz’əm)

n.

1. Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses.
2. Philosophy The ethical doctrine holding that only what is pleasant or has pleasant consequences is intrinsically good.
3. Psychology The doctrine holding that behavior is motivated by the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain.

[Greek hēdonē, pleasure; see swād- in Indo-European roots + -ism.]

he’don·ist n., he’don·is’tic adj., he’don·is’ti·cal·ly adv.

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hedonist

noun

someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures

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Hedonism is such an ugly word in our anhedonic, pleasure-denying society. The word conjures images of gluttons and stories of Nero and Messalina. Excess isn’t pleasurable or enjoyable because the nuances and uniqueness of the indulgence are missed and taken for granted. Hedonism and pleasure are about savoring the moment every sound, smell, taste, touch, sight…it’s the epitome of sensuality. I am a hedonist because seeking out, enjoying pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, are divine motivations as far as I am concerned. So long as none are nonconsensually harmed, then do what you will! Dr. Susan Block has an excellent article on ethical hedonism, a philosophy by which I live and work.

Here’s a little history to finish:

hedonist

1822, in reference to the Cyrenaic school of philosophy that deals with the ethics of pleasure, from Gk. hedonikos “pleasurable,” from hedone “pleasure,” related to hedys “sweet” (see sweet). Hedonistic is from 1866; earlier adj. form was hedonic (1656). A hedonist is properly the follower of any ethical system in which the highest good is some sort of pleasure. The Epicurian identifies this with the practice of virtue.

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And how sweet it is!

Word of the Day: Fiery

fier·y

(fīr'ē, fī'ə-rē) Pronunciation Key adj. fier·i·er, fier·i·est Consisting of or containing fire. Burning or glowing. Using or effected with fire. Easily ignited; flammable. Torridly hot. Feverishly hot and flushed: fiery cheeks. Being in an inflamed, usually painful condition: a fiery boil. Easily excited or emotionally volatile; tempestuous: a fiery temper. Charged with emotion; spirited: a fiery denunciation. Having the color of fire; brightly red: fiery hair; a fiery sunset. Torridly hot. Feverishly hot and flushed: fiery cheeks. Being in an inflamed, usually painful condition: a fiery boil. Easily excited or emotionally volatile; tempestuous: a fiery temper. Charged with emotion; spirited: a fiery denunciation. Easily excited or emotionally volatile; tempestuous: a fiery temper. Charged with emotion; spirited: a fiery denunciation. [Middle English firi, from fir, fire; see fire.] fier'i·ly adv., fier'i·ness n., fier'y adv.

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Fiery is a great descriptor for me. I am a very passionate woman and not just in a sexual manner. I am determined to have my own informed opinions about a great many subject and do not change my thoughts with the turn of the tide. Surely, I may change my mind if more information is revealed that may cast valid doubts on previous points. Fiery though I am, I do temper some of that passion eloquently among certain company but I do not abandon my point of view. That would be disingenuous and there is far too much of that in this world.

Of course, some people do not appreciate this. That's a tremendous loss on their part, but as I love intellectual discourse and pursuits I have yet to encounter one that lacked passion. After all, this is why some clients desire intellectual Companions. They want someone who has her own thoughts and are not afraid to voice them in an elegant manner. Authenticity is important. A fiery, passionate Companion can inflame the mind and the body equally.

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Word of the Day: Buxom

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bux⋅om[buhk-suhm] Show IPA Pronunciation

–adjective

1.	(of a woman) full-bosomed.

2.	(of a woman) healthy, plump, cheerful, and lively.

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Origin:
1125–75; ME, earlier buhsum pliant, equiv. to OE būh (var. s. of būgan to bow ¹ ) + -sum -some ¹

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bux·om(bŭk'səm) Pronunciation Key
adj.

1. 1. Healthily plump and ample of figure: "A generation ago, fat babies were considered healthy and buxom actresses were popular, but society has since come to worship thinness" (Robert A. Hamilton).
   2. Full-bosomed.
2. Archaic Lively, vivacious, and gay.
3. Obsolete Obedient; yielding; pliant.

[Middle English, obedient, from Old English *būhsum, from būgan, to bend, submit; see bheug- in Indo-European roots.]
bux'om·ly adv., bux'om·ness n.

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I am definitely buxom in figure, though more "ample of figure" than plump, which would suggest a pleasant roundness I do not have. Nonetheless, I am not a waif. I love being voluptuous, curvaceous....buxom. In the morning as I smooth cream over my skin, I love tracing the soft curve of my hips, my derriere extraordinaire, my shapely thighs, my stomach, my prodigious breasts. It's such a sensual and delightful daily ritual. My favorite artist overall is Titian due to his fantastic work on sensual female nudes. When I see those women, I see myself. Wonderful to be reflected in great works of art shown in museums around the world. Today, I love actresses like Kate Winslet and celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, not only for their considerable talents in their field, but because they are very proud of their fuller figures that clearly fall outside of the thin mode of today.

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On a different note, the third definition for buxom was used in marriage vows until the past, oh, fifty years to a century. The exact phrasing for the woman's vows (of course) included a promise to be "buxom and bonny", essentially quiet, obedient, and seeing her husband as king of the house. That is definitely not the kind of buxom for me!


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Word of the Day: Voluptuous

1. vo⋅lup⋅tu⋅ous

[vuh-luhp-choo-uhs] Show IPA Pronunciation

–adjective

1.	full of, characterized by, or ministering to indulgence in luxury, pleasure, and sensuous enjoyment: a voluptuous life.

2.	derived from gratification of the senses: voluptuous pleasure.

3.	directed toward or concerned with sensuous enjoyment or sensual pleasure: voluptuous desires.

4.	sensuously pleasing or delightful: voluptuous beauty.

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Origin:
1325–75; ME < class="ital-inline">voluptuōsus, equiv. to volupt(ās) pleasure + -ōsus -ous; -u- prob. by assoc. with sumptuōsus sumptuous

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2. lib⋅er⋅tine

/ˈlɪbərˌtin, -tɪn/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [lib-er-teen, -tin] Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun

1.	a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained, esp. a dissolute man; a profligate; rake.

2.	a freethinker in religious matters.

3.	a person freed from slavery in ancient Rome.

–adjective

4.	free of moral, esp. sexual, restraint; dissolute; licentious.

5.	freethinking in religious matters.

6.	Archaic. unrestrained; uncontrolled.

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Origin:
1350–1400; ME libertyn < class="ital-inline">lībertīnus of a freedman (adj.), freedman (n.), equiv. to lībert(us) freedman (appar. by reanalysis of liber-tās liberty as libert-ās) + -īnus -ine ¹

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1. My figure is best described as voluptuous: prodigious, sumptuous breasts, a relatively smaller waist, womanly hips and a well-shaped derriere. I am very happy with my figure and according to this article from Betty Dodson's excellent site, I am not alone! I do partake in exercise to lose some weight but I am nonetheless proud of my curves and I always dress them accordingly. For me, this is why I love the art of the Renaissance, especially in the works of Titian (Danae, Venus of Urbino, Flora, Venus with a Mirror, etc.). The soft, sensual, divine female nude figures are almost always voluptuous and beautiful. Just like me.

2. Libertines can get such a bad rap! I truly dislike the notion that a lack of sexual repression means that one has no morality. That is completely untrue! However, I am a freethinker in religious matters and sexually free and licentious in the best ways possible. I am a lover of freedom so long as it harms none. Really, what can be wrong about that?

Alas, I am the Voluptuous Libertine