A view of the Gorean Lifestyle and Philosophy based on the Books
From Proud Beauty to Serving Slave – Aphris of Turia’s Surrender Introduction I remember the first time I read about Aphris of Turia – the transformation of this proud Gorean beauty into a devoted slave utterly captivated me. Her journey, from an aristocratic free… Continue Reading “Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 3 – From Proud Beauty to Serving Slave – Aphris of Turia’s Surrender”
In John Norman’s Gor saga, few events illustrate the clash between imposed social order and “natural order” as starkly as the fall of Tharna. In Outlaw of Gor, the city of Tharna stands out as an anomaly on Gor – a matriarchal stronghold ruled by a queen (the Tatrix)… Continue Reading “Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 2 – The Fall of Tharna – When Natural Order Overturns a Matriarchy”
In this special set of articles, I’ll dive into ten memorable scenes from John Norman’s Gor novels that have profoundly influenced the Gorean lifestyle community (and me personally). Each scene is described without explicit detail, focusing on the philosophy or dynamic it illustrates. I’ll… Continue Reading “Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 1 – The Home Stone of Port Kar – Loyalty and Belonging in Action”
No guide to Gor would be complete without addressing the elephants in the room… The series is deeply controversial and has been for decades. By now you’ve gathered why: Gor depicts women as natural slaves and men as rightful masters in often explicit detail.… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 6: Confronting the Controversies: Misconceptions and Reality-Checks”
The Gorean lifestyle can be lived in many arenas – from the text-based chat rooms and virtual realms of the internet to the tangible reality of household living. In this episode, we explore how Gor exists online vs. offline, tracing the history of Gorean… Continue Reading “Series 3.d – Bridging Fantasy and Reality in Gorean Relationships”
Embarking on a Gorean-inspired relationship is not a free-for-all of dominance; it’s a deliberate dance built on trust, clarity, and care. In fact, the deeper the power-exchange goes, the more important it is to ground it in consent, open communication, and proper aftercare. This… Continue Reading “Series 3.b – Emotional Safety in Gorean Dynamics: Limits and Aftercare”
One of the biggest misunderstandings about Gor is that it’s “all about power.” But when you actually pay attention to what pulls people in—again and again—it’s something subtler: Gor is obsessed with what makes a person worthy. Worthy of trust. Worthy of loyalty. Worthy… Continue Reading “Series 2.c — Strength and Vulnerability: The Gorean View of Masculinity and Femininity”