Crowley began to explore his bisexuality in the latter years of Victoria's reign, which had produced very little in sexual freedom or expression. An enigma; Crowley pursued women relentlessly, yet frequently had gay relationships. During his time at Cambridge, Crowley fell in love with a decadent, aesthetic Jerome Pollitt, and in his "Confessions" speaks of his regret at ending the relationship. Crowley tended to choose women who were "borderline", as they could access the astral planes more easily. These became his "Scarlet women". It would be impossible to name every one of Crowley's lovers, simply because there were too many. The Beast mixed in a variety of circles, and his extensive travels around the world, opened him up to the countless aspects of humanity and ways of life. Naturally; considering himself as "England's greatest poet" he socialised a great deal in artistic circles, and his diaries point to some fascinating encounters. Not least, his meetings with the likes of Somerset Maugham and Augustin Rodin in 'Le Chat Blanc' in Montparnasse (Paris).(above) Scarlet Woman, Leah Hirsig(above) Scarlet Woman, Rose Kelly