Gay erotica in photography, art and media refers to the aesthetic representation of eroticism between men. The focus is on physical attraction, intimacy and sensual staging, whereby both individual male models and couples or groups can be staged. In photographic practice, gay erotica serves not only sexualization, but also the aesthetic and artistic exploration of body shape, expression and interaction. It includes different styles, from subtle, stylized representations to more explicit stagings, and is often used to emphasize identity, sexuality and aesthetic presence of male models.
