How Wonder Woman’s Origin Relates To BDSM
BDSM has had an influence on many areas of our culture. One such area surrounds novels, music, films, and even comic books. With the impact of the 50 Shades of Grey franchise, we can easily see the effect that this fantasy has had on modern culture. When this movie was released, there were record sales of duct tape and cable ties. However, did you know that the character, Wonder Woman was inspired by the world of domination?
Wonder Woman’s Kinky Outfit
One of the biggest indications of Wonder Woman’s origin in BDSM is her outfit. Coloured leather, high boots, and a crown show to showcase her dominance. The colouring garments is meant to highlight her strength and importance. Wonder Woman is not one to blend into the shadows and her outfit is teasingly revealing; a short skirt with low-cut bust to entice the men that gaze at her. Wonder Woman has a very commanding presence, and being an Amazonian warrior, she dwarfs men in physical strength. In fact, the Amazonians believe that they’re superior to men in every conceivable way, something that is required of a real-life femdom.
The History of Wonder Woman’s Creator
Now, let’s get to the juicy stuff. Did you know that the creator of Wonder Woman, William Marston, was a part of a sex cult? Marston is reported to have organised orgies and bondage parties in which he’d explored all sorts of kinks. Some of these kinks can be seen within the weapons used by Wonder Woman. The lasso that Wonder Woman uses is a whip that is meant to restrain others and compel men into obedience. The gauntlets she wears on her wrists are said to be inspired by bondage cuffs.
Cuffs that Marston gave to one of his mistresses. It is believed that the original comic books featuring Wonder Woman included much more obvious references. However, the comic book publisher, DC, had to water-down these concepts/ images for obvious reasons. In the mind of Willian Marston, Wonder Woman was perfect, a woman who could rule the world, a fantasy Marston would’ve embraced with open arms.