Charles Darwin theorized that the mirth and giggling associated with tickling is provoked by the anticipation of pleasure, but for millions of people, tickling is the main course of carnal delights. Today we’re taking a look at all the magical things that can be done with fingertips and feathers, and how such a simple, universal act works in the realm of sex.

“Da Vinci’s Demons” is only an eight-episode mini-series, so we’re painfully aware that our days of watching Laura Haddock get naked and cavort with Leonardo are numbered. Still, we will study this woman, and we will relish every last moment with her, for they will be steeped in education.

Hell to the yes, folks, it’s May, and you know what that means: it’s National Masturbation Month! We know you don’t want to constrict your self-loving to thirty-one days, and we don’t want you to; all we’re asking is that you think about masturbation really hard this month. Think to the point where masturbation loses all meaning and you have to build your wanking routine up from the ground!

Every time we bring up the word “real” in relation to porn, we get bogged down in authenticity vs. replication and eventually land in the kind of confusion produced by watching “The Matrix” trilogy. That won’t happen here. Reality porn is essentially more gonzo, not in the arena of hardcore acts, but in the portrayal of and appeal to what actually happens in the world. It’s porn that could happen to you (although it actually can’t)!

Here’s a girl who’s equally welcome at our Fleshbot Friday burlesque shows as she is in the Vatican: Lea Lexis! She’s a megababe pornstar who’s been heating up screens on either side of the prime meridian since 2007, and today we’re going to dip our pans into her brain river and marvel at all the gold that comes up.

Though many choose to call it facesitting for the directness of the term, we’ve always preferred the elegance of queening and the royal connotations it brings with it. There’s power in the word, as if a trump card is being laid on top of your deck, and even the lowly face becomes a throne for a special someone.

The lovely Penthouse Pet and all-around babe Krista Ayne is going to be our host for this month’s Fleshbot Friday at Headquarters, and whether or not you’re going (which we sincerely hope you are), you should get a whiff of this woman’s world. What if you cross paths someday? You ought to be well-versed in her works.

We mentioned dehumanization as a facet of D/s relationships in an earlier encyclopedia entry, but we didn’t give it the focus it deserves at the time. Now that we’ve landed on the letter P, it only seems appropriate that we pay homage to those humans who like to literally unleash the sexy beasts within them.

As we mentioned earlier today, we find it strange that Amanda Seyfried’s publicist wouldn’t let her go nude for Allure’s “Look Better Naked” issue when she’s already shown so much skin on film. Perhaps we’ll better understand this decision if we take a look at Amanda’s life and what she’s planning for the future. It couldn’t hurt to try!

Our fascination with Diana Prince started when we read an interview with her. Then we had to read another and another, until we became intoxicated by her sharpness and we found ourselves repeating her stories to friends who have zero interest in the adult industry. We figured you folk would find Diana Prince a lot more interesting than our (so-called) friends!

We here at Fleshbot work in what you might call a “non-traditional” office setting where it’s common to hear two colleagues discussing the qualities of their orgasms (oh, and there’s porn stacked on every available surface). Most of the working world deals with stuffy cubicles, serious attire, and strict rules of professionalism–all of which makes for some great sexual tension and fertile soil for office-based pornography!

A little while ago, Stoya wrote a piece for Vice about how pornstars deal with birth control, and it was good. While we had our backs turned, Stoya did two more articles for them! How dare she. Hurt feelings aside, they are just as fascinating and well-written as the first, and they’re about two of our favorite topics: heteronormativity and blowjobs!

Last November, we got word that actress Sherlyn Chopra would be the first Indian woman to ever grace the cover of Playboy, and we’ve been waiting to see the results ever since. Rumor has it the cover will soon be released internationally, but since we can’t wait any longer to satisfy our Chopra craving, we’re going to spend some time learning about (and ogling) this hot Hyderabadi.

What does the word “natural” mean when it appears in a smutty context? At first glance, it seems like it’s merely a synonym for “real,” but we think it’s a little more concrete than that. Let’s look at a few possible meanings for the word and see how they play out in pornography.

Just because it’s Kelly Shibari Week doesn’t mean that Kelly Shibari gets to have all of the Kelly Shibari-related fun. We want to participate, too! And so, for those of you who’d like to learn a little more about our illustrious guest editor, we offer this simple Field Guide showcasing special moments in this special lady’s life.

I’ve been asked on more than one occasion to speak about size and sexuality. I’m certainly not super political; there are plenty of “activists” who do the work of anti-size-discrimination so much better than I. But something I do have interest and passion about is communication and relationships. I’ve learned over the years that the best way to understanding is communication.

It’s not hard to figure out why we’ve grown attached to Shiri Appleby. Not only does she play the mellowest and most down-to-Earth character on “Girls,” but she’s also frequently naked on the show and isn’t afraid to put that Adam guy in his place. And then, of course, there’s the whole matter of that alleged naked photo of her that leaked recently. Things like that make us feel close to celebrities, is that creepy?

As we recently learned from Porn MD’s interactive porn term analyzer, the most searched-for term in America is “MILF.” That fills us with a great sense of pride! Why? Because MILFs are magical, and today we’re going to spend some time meditating on the term.

After posting a couple pics of the spectacularly busty Leanne Crow, a kind soul from the big boob haven known as SCORE reached out to us and said, “If you like Leanne, then check out Sha Rizel!” Tongues hit the floor, jaws had to be wired closed, pants desperately needed both washing and restitching; we’re hoping you’ll feel the same about sweet Sha.

After watching Woodrocket’s “Sex Toy Story” last week, we found ourselves wanting to know more about one of the stars. We’re familiar with Veruca James, everybody knows all about James Deen, but we’re definitely light on our Dani Jensen knowledge. Fortunately, she had an interview with Dave over at Orgasm.com, and we can easily drink the wine of their brain grapes! Let’s learn about this ravishing redhead.