Eros and Thanatos: Early Eroticism

Though one might find more audacious articulation in his bondage photographs, this series remains a compelling thread in his calm-before-the-storm snapshots of Tokyo in the early 80s, where streamlined concrete casually clashes with lush greenery, the living, breathing background of an artistically observed life— one peppered with reclining nudes, (his first foray into the provocative), a wife facing a bleak diagnosis, and Araki’s most consistent muse: Chiro, his pet cat.

You will have to visit the gallery to get your uncensored Araki fix; but for a quick palate prep in the meantime, check out office's exclusive Araki feature from issue 07: Blue Period / Last Summer.

Text by John Martin Tilley
Images courtesy of Taka Ishii Gallery

Pornhub's 4th Annual Awards Ceremony is Here

Nominees were announced on pornhub.com/awards. Popularity will be judged based on how many times an actor was searches, as well as how many times their videos have been viewed. This data-driven voting is what sets the Pornhub awards apart from other award ceremonies, making them the most democratic awards show in history. Votes can be cast by viewers for various fan categories, all of which will be done strictly on the official award website. Winners will be announced March 23, 2022.

Enter the New Era of Erotica with YouPorn

Youporn is celebrating the never-ending possibilities of erotica with its new collection of stories. For the first anniversary of the Erotica section of their website, Youporn wanted to curate a collection of stories that provides content for everyone and celebrates the world of written erotica. Youporn prides itself on the diversity and inclusivity highlighted in their chosen writers and the stories they tell. The Erotica library is an inclusive community that celebrates authors and readers alike, uplifting community and telling stories that share honest portrayals of passion.

Check out Youporn's featured erotic authors here.

Meet YouPorn's anniversary contributors.

Alexander Pushkin

Pushkin was not only a nobleman, but also a novelist, poet, and playwright. This book Secret Journal was so erotic in nature that it quickly became one of the most controversial books in Russian literature. Found in the USSR in 1976 it was finally published in the USA in 1986.

Aurore

Founded by Carly Pifer, Aurore is a queer and feminist erotica collective. Real people telling real sex stories, Aurore is a place for women and the LGBTQ+ to share their most intimate experiences.

Fran Tirado

The New York Times dubbed Fran Tirado a "queer champion." A jack of all trades, Tirado is a producer, writer, editor, and co-host of the podcasts The Outcast, Food 4 Thot, and Queerly Beloved.

Jedy Vales

A 24 year old Leo living in Los Angeles, Jedy Vales is YouPorn's virtual brand ambassador and your one stop shop for all things YP.

Judith Regan

American television and radio talk show host, book publisher, producer, and editor Judith Regan explore work place romances in her piece No Way Out!

Lea DeLaria

Three-time SAG award winner Lea DeLaria's career has seen many sucessful occupations spanning over multiple decades. As the first openly gay comic on American television, DeLaria explores her own sexual awakening in her piece, Muff Diva.

Leah McSweeney

Known for her streetwear brand 'Married to the Mob' and her spot on Bravo's 'Real Housewives of New York City' Leah McSweeney is an advocate for female empowerment, mental health, sexual health, and creative entrepreneurship.

Papi Juice

Papi Juice is a collective studio and art collective that centers and uplifts the voices and lives of queer and trans people of color. Established in 2013, the collective has been changing the face of New York City nightlife, giving a platform to and spotlighting artists of color.

Precious Okoyomon

New York City artist and poet Precious Okoyomon is no stranger to public displays of their art, having performed in galleries in Paris and London. Precious explores a foreign love story in their piece Love in the time of Covid-19

CripFag

July 20, 2021

Michigan-born and Florida-based photographer and artist, Robert Andy Coombs, extends an open invitation to the consumer to engage in an intimate part of his life. CripFag is a series of photographs that explores the intersections of his sexuality and disability.

After breaking his neck in 2009, he quickly realized that disability and sexuality was an extremely under-discussed and underrepresented topic. His doctors, therapists, and nurses didn’t feel like it was their job to teach him how his body worked sexually after such a catastrophic change.

He took matters into his own hands and scoured the internet for wheelchair porn but there wasn’t much to look at. However, after watching a few videos, he decided to reach out to others who found themselves in a similar situation. It was a lot of experimentation and finding other guys who were willing to experiment with him.

Text by Ronald Kahihikolo
Photos by Robert Andy Coombs

“After exploring my body for a few years, I got a handle on how it worked," he says. "That’s where I started documenting and creating images about my fantasies, fetishes, caregiving, intimacy, and sex so others like me could get inspired to have amazing sex and educate the able-bodied population.”

Coombs will be exhibiting this photo series at Florida International University in Miami from August 14 - November 16. In the meantime, you can check out the series below.