T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land is a famous 20th-century poem. It has five sections:
- “The Burial of the Dead”: Talks about despair.
- “A Game of Chess”: Deals with similar feelings.
- “The Fire Sermon”: Focuses on death and giving up desires.
- “Death by Water”: A protest about life.
- “What the Thunder Said”: Ends with a strong judgment image.
Now, you might wonder, “What does this poem have to do with porn?” The answer is that The Waste Land inspired the BDSM site Wasteland.com. Let me explain.
Why BDSM and Eliot’s Poem?
Wasteland.com calls itself the place for “the darker side of desire.” The creators were inspired by The Waste Land, which mixes pain and pleasure—just like BDSM. You can even find a version of the poem on the site, with black-and-white bondage photos.
More Than Just Porn
When you visit Wasteland.com, it doesn’t look like a typical porn site. Instead of a menu with video thumbnails, the first thing you see is a banner with a seductive woman wearing a collar. Below that, there’s a quote from The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe:
“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.”
Wasteland.com has a deep literary feel and connects BDSM with powerful themes.
Waste Land’s mission is: “To explore and celebrate safe, sane, and consensual kinky sexuality” through films, photos, and writings for the BDSM community. It’s been around since 1994, which is a long time in the online world.
A Hub for BDSM Fans
Waste Land isn’t just about porn—it’s a whole community. They offer:
- Erotic stories and photography
- Films, events, news, and interviews
- A marketplace and educational materials
- Games and personal ads
It’s the original online space for BDSM, helping inspire websites like Fetlife.
A Huge Collection of Content
Waste Land has a lot of content. It has 1,583 original films, and that number grows every week. They have two types of movies:
- Original HD Movies
- Full-Length Feature Films
There are probably more than 3,000 videos in total.
Besides movies, there are photo galleries too, like:
- Dark Garden Photo Gallery
- Sensuous Sadie’s Corner (BDSM personality Sensuous Sadie’s work)
- Waste Land Party Pics (from their fetish parties in Amsterdam)
- Asian Underground Images (rare Japanese photos)
- House of Japanese Bondage (traditional and experimental bondage photos)
More Than Just Videos
If you’re not interested in videos, there’s more to explore:
- A live cam site with fetish content
- A social network for members
- A forum for anonymous chats
- An interactive 3D chat game
- BDSM safety and culture guides
A Big Resource
Waste Land has so much content that it can feel overwhelming. It’s one of the largest and most complete BDSM websites. Whether you’re experienced or just curious, you’ll find a lot to explore.
Website Design
One downside is the site’s design. While it’s easy to navigate, the website looks old. It was made in the ’90s, and a more modern look could improve the experience. For example, instead of just listing gallery links, the site could show thumbnails for easier browsing.
Final Thoughts
Even though the site looks old, Waste Land is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in BDSM or kink. It’s more than just videos—it’s a whole community. If you’re into it, you’ll never run out of things to explore.
