The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PEEPSHOW
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "It’s erotic to some/It’s erotic to some" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s erotic to some/it’s erotic to some = peepshow.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does PEEPSHOW mean?
PEEPSHOW noun- An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
- A titillating or pornographic display through a small slot, generally equipped with a timer to automatically close the slot when payment has expired.