Lusty Links

The first known depiction of a sexual encounter between a man and a woman can be traced back to ancient cave walls, where primitive sketches were crafted thousands of years ago. These rudimentary illustrations were never meant for public display, yet they sparked a primal interest that has echoed through the ages. While these early artworks may seem irrelevant today, we owe a great deal to those ancient cave artists. Without their pioneering spirit, we wouldn’t be entertained by the bizarre imagery of red-haired dwarf sisters engaging in absurd activities, such as styling a stuffed wild pig with scissors. One can only imagine what materials early humans used for lubrication—perhaps they relied on peat moss, wet ash, or muddy water. It's amusing to think that women might have traded natural bodily fluids as a form of lube in exchange for twigs and berries, creating a bizarre barter system: women gather the twigs and berries while men provide lubrication. It sounds like an equitable exchange, doesn't it? Sure, the experience might have been a bit dry, but consider this: all men are soft and pink, making them suitable for a dry stroke. Our ancestors were no strangers to roughness; their hands were calloused from swinging firewood, throwing spears, and lighting fires. In comparison, the smoothest surface one might encounter today is the keyboard of a computer. Imagine how much more comfortable it would have been to use a belt sander for self-pleasure! As time progressed and technology advanced, depictions of sexuality transitioned from cave walls to earthenware. Eventually, these images made their way into homes, where they served more as quirky decorations than as tools for self-gratification. Yet, in desperate times, they could certainly fulfill that role. Despite these advancements, the imagination remained the ultimate source of pleasure, far surpassing the capabilities of early visual art forms. Before the camera was invented, human creativity struggled to overcome the limitations of technology. While sculptures and paintings were certainly impressive, Renaissance artists didn’t delve into the realm of adult themes. Illustration had a long journey ahead before it could match the brilliance of animated pornography. If we could somehow take modern examples of erotic art back in time, those artists would undoubtedly be fascinated by how their work influenced contemporary art, especially when witnessing the wild and fantastical depictions of tentacles engaging with oversized, exaggerated characters. I often ponder how quickly the first person must have posed nude in front of a pinhole camera. I suspect it wouldn’t have taken more than a