Sport, Sex und Erotik

The aim of this essay is to provide an overview of the aspects of erotic elements or eroticism in conjunction with sports. The body image and concept of the“homo sportivus eroticus” are promulgated by the media, in particular in visual form. The sportization of society has also not stopped at sex. Moreover, erotic or sexual attractiveness represents an essential motive for sports participation—to the same extent for men and women. Instances can be found in the history of sports illustrating the sexualization or eroticization of the athletic body as well as attempts to suppress or control sexuality through sports. Finally, with reference to Freud, the relationship between sports, sex and eroticism is considered from a theoretical perspective.