- History of Sex Machines
The history of artificial sexual aids dates back to prehistoric times, with the oldest dildos found in Germany. Ancient Greeks and Romans used phallic objects, while the first true sex machines emerged in the 18th century, disguised as medical devices for treating "hysteria." Vibrators began with steam-powered models like The Manipulator in 1880, leading to electric versions by the early 1900s. Today, historical devices are preserved in museums, reflecting their evolution.
- Rumi Kasuga
Rumi Kasuga, born in 1930 in Osaka, became a pioneering figure in the post-war Japanese SM scene. Debuting in Kitan Club in 1954, she was known for her commanding dominance and skill in bondage. Kasuga also owned a bar in the gay SM scene and authored influential articles, solidifying her legacy.
- Kiss my Fanny
The "Kiss my Fanny" tradition in pétanque involves losers of a 13-0 match playfully kissing the buttocks of a symbolic figure named Fanny—a light-hearted ritual of humiliation rooted in French boules culture. Originating from 19th-20th century legends of a kind waitress offering consolation, it features statues, paintings, and figurines in clubs across France.
- Keiko Otsuka, Pioneer of Onna-Zeme
Keiko Otsuka (大塚啓子) was an obscure Japanese bondage model in the late 1950s–early 1960s, appearing in Kitan Club magazine. Known for her short bob and intense gaze, she posed in a rare 1963 series alternating as both submissive and dominant, offering an early femdom hint in raw, functional kinbaku style.
- William Seabrook: The Occult Sadist
William Seabrook (1884–1945), occult journalist and BDSM pioneer, ritualized bondage as mystical ecstasy among Surrealists. He commissioned Man Ray's 1930 Fantasies series, featuring Lee Miller collared by Maison Worth. The infamous 1929 Paris staircase incident chained a submissive for voyeuristic photos. His transcendent sadism legacy persists despite tragic suicide.
