The name (or Kythereia ) spans several distinct fields, most notably appearing in Greek mythology, botany, and the modern adult film industry. 1. Mythology and Etymology

Today, the name is most widely recognized as the stage name of (born September 27, 1981), an American former adult film actress and model.

She became famous in the early 2000s for her unique physiological ability to ejaculate (commonly referred to as "squirting") during performances.