Orgasm Day: 5 Books to Ignite Desire

Sexual desire can be ignited page after page . Some stories aren't just read, they ignite the imagination, they're experienced, and they're felt. For this reason, on National Orgasm Day—celebrated worldwide today, July 31st—we're offering reading recommendations to rekindle passion between the lines. Rakuten Kobo, a global digital book retailer, suggests five titles to explore the boldest and most engaging side of contemporary literature.

Whether it's forbidden love, a chance encounter destined to change everything, or a tension that only explodes on the last page, here are five titles capable of igniting desire:

' Twisted Hate ' by Ana Huang (a gripping love story where hatred turns into irresistible attraction, perfect for those who love the 'enemies to lovers' trope);

' The Rivals' by Vi Keeland (a spicy, high-tension novel in which the heirs of two rival families compete for a luxury hotel... and much more;

' House of Pain ' by Naike Ror (a self-publishing success that explores the dark side of beauty and how it can become a prison rather than a privilege);

' Black as Our Love ' by Kate Stewart (a journey of discovery of passions and adventures at the limit, a rollercoaster of feelings and intrigues that blaze like an untamed fire;

' Burning Up. Souls in Flames ' by Claudia Castiello (a romantic story where hate burns more than love and incompatibility is only the beginning of an explosive attraction).

Among the five recommended books there is also the Italian author Claudia Castiello , with her ' Burning Up. Anime in fiamme', published by Newton Compton . "I was pleasantly surprised that one of my books appears in a ranking of the five most capable of igniting desire. I wasn't expecting it," she commented to Adnkronos.

The book by Castiello, a Sardinian writer born in 1994, is a contemporary romance that focuses on the dynamic between two polar opposites : Eleanor and Hunter, who initially hate each other but, when they find themselves having to work side by side, passion ignites giving rise to an irresistible, spicy and irreverent love story. When asked what the secret is to igniting desire in a novel without ever descending into vulgarity, Castiello responds: "I believe the definition of 'vulgar' is strictly personal and different for each of us. However, it probably all lies in the emotion of the scene, in the tension and bond that develops between the novel's protagonists, both before and after the sexual act. The electricity that flows between them," he emphasizes, "even when there's no physical contact is what ignites desire. When this is present, for me personally, vulgarity doesn't emerge. Perhaps it's what happens before or after the act that gives the reader—always according to their personal tastes—the tools to define those scenes as vulgar or not."

Claudia Castiello says she is "absolutely" in favor of Celebrate Orgasm Day . "Pleasure is still considered taboo for many, but it shouldn't be," she says. "We should talk about it without shame, because there's nothing wrong with wanting it. It's not something to hide, but to celebrate. And talking about it openly—and celebrating it—can raise awareness, and at the same time break down those walls that still persist today." Finally, on young people and sexuality, the writer maintains that "unfortunately, they still have little space to feel truly listened to on this topic. I deeply believe that creating healthy dialogue is crucial to remind them that sex is a self-discovery, a discovery of what they like and what they don't. And there's nothing to be ashamed of," she concludes.