Normalized Fetish for Women Readers
Although targeted largely at men, Taboo gained a surprising female readership by featuring strong women, real kink dynamics, and consensual power...
First Exposure to Kink for Many Readers
For readers growing up in conservative or rural areas, Taboo was often their first exposure to kink—offering a radical and life-changing sense of...
Gave Space to Fetish Fetishes, From gas masks to diapers to wet-look PVC, Taboo dared to explore “fetishes about fetishes,” turning hyper-specific desires into high-concept visual art
Taboo has...
1) When it comes to BDSM play that transcends traditional boundaries between public and private spaces, there are many different ways this can manifest itself. In recent years, one trend that has...
What is an Included Fetish?
Fetishes are sexual desires that go beyond simple attraction and can include clothing, objects, or activities. One common fetish is includedness, which involves being...
Covered Fetish Performance Artists
The magazine occasionally profiled or featured the work of performers who merged fetish with theatersuch as shibari suspension acts or domination shows. These...
Fetish photography is a highly stylized form of erotic art that uses objects or body parts to create sexual images. This type of imagery has been around for centuries but was popularized in the early...
Included Step-by-Step Bondage Guides
Select issues of Taboo contained pictorial or illustrated guides for basic bondage techniques, offering hands-on instruction for safe and stylish rope work....
Legacy in Fetish Blogs and Podcasts
Modern kink blogs and sex-positive podcasts frequently cite Taboo as a formative influence in how they approach discussions of power, play, and pleasure. This...
Fetish furniture is an umbrella term that encompasses any type of furniture used in BDSM play to enhance physical stimulation and submission. While some pieces may be designed for practical purposes...