The Boys' Love genre of homoerotic stories primarily written by women for women originated in East Asia and has gained international popularity in recent years. From novels and manga to live action TV series, the world of Boys’ Love is ever expanding to become increasingly more inclusive and global, reflecting a fast-changing world and an amazingly multifaceted understanding of desire. This class looks at Boys' Love from its historical origins to its modern manifestations, to explore how the genre reflects the hidden desires of its international audience communities.