These photos were published in Der Komplex der Flagellomanie by Dr. Ernst Schertel, published in 1930. The photographer was referred to as R. F. Le Blanc. The photos show domestic discipline scenes with F/f and M/f dynamics. Continue reading R.F le Blanc
Th. Juwé appears to be an obscure early 20th-century German photographer (or possibly a pseudonym for one), primarily known today through their contributions to Weimar-era erotica and fetish photography. Their name surfaces almost exclusively in connection with flagellation-themed imagery, depictions … Continue reading Th. Juwé
Imagine The Godfather with Don Corleone bound in silk ropes, or Pulp Fiction’s dancers locked in a steel cage. What happens when the silver screen meets the dark room? From the lurid grindhouse prints of the 1960s to today’s glossy … Continue reading A Visual History of BDSM in Film Promotion
Today I’m exploring a surprisingly persistent yet taboo fascination: the erotic allure of nuns and monks both delivering and receiving spankings. Far from being a purely contemporary fetish, this motif threads through centuries of religious discipline, provocative art, and whispered … Continue reading History of Nuns, Monks, and Spanking
Let’s go on a journey through six provocative prints by John Smith (1652–1743), a renowned English mezzotint engraver who left a legacy of intricate prints that blend satire, sexuality, and power dynamics. Known for reproducing works by masters like Rubens … Continue reading BDSM Themes in Early Modern Mezzotints
