I enjoy a night at the theatre, and sampling a good bottle of wine and good conversation as much as I enjoy a hot, steamy night at home, locking eyes with you in intense throes of passion. (sugarmommaclub.com)
Through Gauguin's final piece of writing we see the artist in the full throes of passion — for his work, for his art, for the art of others and against anyone who would stand in his way. (artbook.com)
To be in the «throes of passion» means to be totally consumed by something. (inc.com)