Tentacle Fetish

A sexual interest in tentacles and imaginary or real-life creatures with them is known as a tentacle fetish. Given that this sexual interest most likely originated in Japan, some refer to it as a tentacle fetish or a Japanese tentacle fetish. Tentacle fetish sufferers usually fantasize about tentacles and watch or read erotic media that shows tentacle sex or tentacle porn.

The History of Tentacle Fetishes

Although the exact origin of tentacle fetishes is unknown, they have been depicted in Japanese literature and art since the early 1800s. Katsushika Hokusai's 1814 book "Tako to Ama" described an abalone diver kissing and getting cunnilingus from several octopi. Though some refer to it as "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife" or "The Rape of the Fisherman's Wife," the title of the book literally translates to "Octopus and the Shelldiver." During the 19th century, women were also depicted in the embrace of octopi in tiny, carved Japanese figurines known as netsuke.

Japanese painters were subject to severe censorship once Emperor Meiji came to power in 1868; therefore, fewer pieces featured tentacle fetishes. Before an American movie called "The Dunwich Horror" in 1970 showed a monster with tentacles sticking out of its face raping a character, the fetish was considered underground. There was a scene in the 1981 movie "The Evil Dead" where a tentacled tree raped a character.

Japan's fascination with artwork depicting tentacle fetishes was rekindled in the 1980s. However, the new works tended to include tentacle rape, whereas Hokusai's tentacle sex appeared to be consensual. The 1986 anime "Guyver: Out of Control" might have been the first to use tentacle penetration. The title bionic weapon rapes the scientist who created it using its tentacles. "Urotsukodoji" by Toshio Maeda was also released in 1986. Despite the relatively mild nature of that work, Maeda gained notoriety as the "tentacle master" in 1987 when Hideki Takayama transformed "Urotsukodoji" into a sexually explicit animated series. During the 1990s, when some refer to as the height of tentacle porn, he went on to make a number of series centered around tentacle sex. He was recognized as "the most influential erotic manga artist in Japan" and received a lifetime achievement award in 2001. He revealed in a 2012 interview that he circumvented his nation's stringent censorship regulations, which forbade the portrayal of genitalia, by using tentacles.

Over the past few years, works that depict tentacle sex have also made their way into mainstream settings. Artist Zak Smith's "100 Girls and 100 Octopuses" piece was released in 2005. It has a number of graphic sequences with octopi voyeuristically observing people, touching half-naked bodies, and practicing cunnilingus. A portion of this piece is currently on display at the esteemed Saatchi Gallery. Before closing in 2019, Portland's Tanuki izakaya pub played tentacle porn while patrons ate and drank.

Who's into tentacles and why?

Tentacle fetishists are diverse individuals with a wide range of sexual interests and inclinations. With six out of the over 4,000 people sex researcher Justin Lehmiller interviewed for his 2018 book "Tell Me What You Want," stating that having sex with a tentacled creature is their greatest desire, the fetish appears strange but not out of the ordinary. According to him, those who have odd fetishes like this are typically more creative and eager to try new things.

Some tentacle fetishists may also become aroused by the prospect of having consensual intercourse with creatures with tentacles, including octopi. The idea of non-consensual interactions, commonly referred to as tentacle rape, may also arouse them.

The idea of being pierced by something more animal than human is thrilling to some tentacle fetishists. Some people may find simple sexual experiences offered by creatures that may lack social and linguistic abilities appealing. It can also thrill some people because it is taboo to become pregnant by something that isn't human.

"The phallic allusion is evident, but the nature of octopus tentacles and their unique physical characteristics are at the core of their appeal," observed Jaime R, marketing manager of Top Drawer Toys and a tentacle fetishist. The viscosity of the appendages is a form of alien lubricant, and the suction cups on the tentacles promise exotic feelings from this surrogate phallus. Most appeals to the member's inhumane and mysterious nature, as well as its insensitive probing that doesn't care about consent."

The texture of the tentacle is equally as appealing as the tentacles themselves and their capacity to pierce,

he said. This arouses 'good' or ' slime' fetishists. When attached to tentacle penetration, the sensation of being covered in sticky slime is intense and one-of-a-kind. I'm transported to another realm of transgressive, extraterrestrial sexuality when I use tentacle dildos with lubrication that imitates the tentacles' "sliminess," he added.

The concept of having sex with animals that have many tentacles appeals to many people who have a tentacle fetish. The allure of experiencing numerous tentacles at once is comparable to that of group sex or an orgie. Some people would prefer to be pierced twice or three times, possibly while the creature restrains or holds them down with its tentacles. Their love for tentacles can be an expression of their innate submissiveness.

More About Tentacle Fetish

There are many ways for persons with a tentacle fetish to satiate their cravings, even though it is unrealistic to have sex with a tentacle creature. Here are some examples.

Ways to Enjoy a Tentacle Fetish

One of the most popular ways for people to satiate their tentacle obsession is to consume tentacle porn. Japanese hentai, or sexually explicit anime and manga, make up the majority of tentacle porn. These cartoons are contemporary retellings of classic Japanese tales and artwork about tentacle rape or tentacle sex. They may portray consensual tentacle encounters or instances of tentacle rape by a tentacled monster, animal, or plant.

Tentacle fetishists may find that specific sex devices help them satiate their cravings. Dildos that mimic the tentacles of octopi and other fantastical animals are available. During penetration, their shafts' scales, suckers, and other decorations arouse the user. These gadgets, when used with lots of lube, can enable people to experience what it's like to be pierced by a tentacle.

Bringing a tentacle fetish to life through role-playing can also be enjoyable. Depending on their partner's preferences, someone may pretend to be an octopus, squid, or tentacled fantasy beast. To create a sense of close contact, they can use a tentacle sex toy on their partner or refer to their tentacles.

Criticisms of Tentacle Porn

Although some people with a tentacle fetish may find tentacle porn to be a beneficial release, this kind of pornography has also drawn criticism. The majority of tentacle porn artists are guys, and they usually show scenarios of tentacle rape in which women are raped by creatures whose tentacles mimic male genitalia. Because it portrays male characters as aggressive and female characters as weak, some people claim that this kind of pornography is sexist.

Rape is also a common theme in tentacle porn. It frequently depicts brutal, coerced tentacle penetration rather than mutually agreeable, consensual sexual interactions. Sexual aggression and sexual inequity can be normalized by pornography of this type. Users may only become aroused when exposed to violent sexual activities, becoming desensitized to the sexual violence they witness.

Feminist tentacle porn has increased in response to the criticism. This kind of tentacle porn, which women mainly produce, usually concentrates on consenting and sensuous sex with creatures that have tentacles. It might include organisms with vaginal-like tentacles. It may also include animals that caress and gratify their spouses with their tentacles. Since most traditional tentacle porn features female humans, some feminist tentacle porn creators choose to use male human characters.