Erotic Heritage Museum Premieres 'Voluptuous Panic' Weimar Berlin Exhibit

Erotic Heritage Museum Premieres 'Voluptuous Panic' Weimar Berlin Exhibit

LAS VEGAS — The Erotic Heritage Museum (EHM) will debut it latest exhibit, "Voluptuous Panic: The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin," this Saturday. 

Based on the book of the same name by the scholar, activist, writer and teacher, Mel Gordon, this new exhibit is being touted as a "celebration of sexual positivity" in the years before Hitler’s reign.

“Surely, people are acquainted with the movie 'Cabaret,' and have probably seen or read about some of what was happening in Berlin just before Hitler came to power,” said Dr. Victoria Hartmann, the EHM's director. “But what Mel Gordon studied, and what this exhibit reiterates, is what a fresh and free cultural spirit Berlin presented to the German people at the time."

She added, "Hitler did his best to stamp out that spirit, burning great works of art, censoring pretty much all expression not in lock-step with his insane vision," noting that the new exhibit was mounted to "explore and celebrate the spirit of free and positive sexual expression as seen in Berlin, and lovingly championed throughout Mel Gordon’s work.”

The "Voluptuous Panic" exhibit explores the notoriously liberal sexual attitudes of the years just prior to the outbreak of WWII, known popularly as the Weimar Republic in Germany.

In addition to the many artifacts gathered from the treasure trove of Mel Gordon’s collection, the "Voluptuous Panic: The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin" exhibition also features newly discovered works by the "father of sexology," Magnus Hirschfeld.

As an EHM rep noted, "Weimer’s Berlin was a time especially ripe with sexual researchers, hedonistic partiers, family-friendly nudist colonies... and the curious onlookers that always orbit such expression. This new exhibit, which contains scholarly notes, books, magazines, posters and photos from Gordon's collection, joins both the permanent and changing array of significant historical accounts of positive sexuality and freedom [that] the EHM consistently displays to the public."

For more information, visit the EHM online. 

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Autoblow Introduces AI Companions With Device Interface

Autoblow has debuted a new series of AI companions that can control the Autoblow Ultra stroker.

Motorbunny Expands 'Grip' Line With 'Fleshlight' Attachment

Motorbunny has added a new Fleshlight-compatible attachment to its Grip line of sex machine attachments.

Orion Unveils 3 New Styles From 'Noir Handmade' Line

Orion Wholesale has introduced three new styles from its Noir Handmade line.

A Look at the Growing Business of Artificial Companions Powered by AI, Advanced Materials

Step into any adult expo or consumer forum thread today and the evidence is unmistakable: the sex doll category is in the middle of a full-scale transformation.

Orion Debuts 'Masturbator 09' From 'WYNE' Collection

Orion Wholesale has introduced Masturbator 09 from its What You Never Expected (WYNE) line.

Hankey's Toys Introduces 'Big Pop Mushroom,' 'Xtra-Small Series IV' Dildos

Hankey's Toys has debuted its Big Pop Mushroom dildo and the new Xtra-Small Series IV line of dildos.

Brent Aldon, Erik Vasquez to Co-Host Retail Edition of 2026 XBIZ Honors at Avalon Hollywood

Aneros Director of Sales and Marketing Brent Aldon and Sliquid VP of Marketing Erik Vasquez will co-host the 2026 XBIZ Honors, set for Jan. 11 at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.

Kiiroo Introduces New Argenta Stroker

Kiiroo has debuted the new Feel Argenta stroker sleeve from its FeelStar line.

Howl Launches New 'Ambassador' Referral Program

Wellness brand Howl has launched its Ambassador referral sales program.

Womanizer Unveils 'Next Duo' Vibrating Air Pulse Massager

Womanizer has introduced its Next Duo vibrating air pulse massager.

Show More