Turns Out I'm Into It!
Turns Out I’m Into It is your backstage pass to the world of kink—where curiosity is queen, shame is stripped away, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by somatic sexologist Harley Rabbit, this podcast delves into the psychology of desire, exploring how BDSM, power dynamics, and play can unlock self-discovery, intimacy, and even healing.
From abduction fantasies to shibari, age play to non-monogamy, Harley serves up candid personal stories and juicy interviews with kink experts from around the globe. Whether you're a seasoned kinkster, a wide-eyed newbie, or just here for the naughty stories, this show will indulge your imagination, tickle your curiosity, and maybe—just maybe—have you whispering, turns out, I’m into it too!
Turns Out I'm Into It!
#105: Tentacle Erotica — The Art, the History, and My First Toy Review 🐙
Hey friends, Harley here!
This week we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and surprisingly historic corners of fetish culture: tentacle erotica. From centuries-old Japanese artwork to modern fantasy toys, this genre has far more depth and erotic imagination than most people realise.
In this episode, I explore:
- The surprising origins of tentacle erotica in Japanese shunga art
- How censorship laws helped shape the genre
- Why tentacle fantasies feel so erotic for so many people
- The many forms of tentacle creatures — from ocean beings to aliens and plant tendrils
- How to explore this fantasy safely and shame-free
- And my first impressions of Nothosaur’s Alla tentacle toy
Explore fantasy toys at nothosaur.com.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Article referencing the Dream of the Fishermans Wife by Hokusai - https://blog.alltheanime.com/hokusais-tentacles/
- Tencicle art by Kitao Shigemasa (1739-1820) https://www.bonhams.com/auction/21861/lot/256/kitao-shigemasa-1739-1820-circa-1782/
- ‘Diver and Octopuses‘ Series ‘Picture Book: Lust of Many Women on One Thousand Nights (Ehon chiyo-dameshi)’, c.1786. https://shungagallery.com/katsukawa-shuncho-shunga-diver-octopuses/
- Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989) film (heavy content warning) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108461/
- Harley's tentacle inspired audio fantasy "The Blue Flower" on Fetlife
- Harley's X-rated Fetlife review of Nothosaur's Alla XL
xx Harley 🐰
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