Seedfeeder is a

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ous illustrator known for contributing sexually explicit drawings to

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. Between 2008 and 2012, the artist created 48 depictions of various sex acts. Seedfeeder's illustrations garnered mixed reactions: some Wikipedia editors claimed they contained racist and sexist undertones, while Andy Cush of

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called him "Wikipedia's greatest artist of sex acts".

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columnist Paddy Johnson listed Seedfeeder's work as one of the "Top 10 Digital Artworks of 2014".

Work

Seedfeeder contributed 48 drawings of various sex acts to 35 English-language Wikipedia articles; these have also been used in other language editions of Wikipedia. They are available for adaptation and reuse under the conditions of a Creative Commons license. The images are

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with gradient colors and neutral backgrounds; Seedfeeder said that he lacked the skills to make complex backgrounds. The simplified and "sterile" style of the artwork has been compared to that of aircraft safety cards. He contributed drawings to the following Wikipedia articles, among others: *

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Anilingus Anilingus (from the Latin ''anus'' + ''-lingus'', from ''lingere'', "to lick", variantly spelled "analingus") is the oral and anal sex act in which a person stimulates the anus of another by using the mouth, including lips, tongue, or teeth. I ...

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* Cunnilingus * Deep-throating *

Doggy style Doggy style is a sex position in which a person bends over, crouches on all fours (usually on hands and knees), or lies on their abdomen, for sexual intercourse, other forms of sexual penetration or other sexual activity. Doggy style is a ...

Erotic lactation Erotic lactation is sexual arousal by breastfeeding on a woman's breast. Depending on the context, the practice can also be referred to as adult suckling, adult nursing, and adult breastfeeding. Practitioners sometimes refer to themselves as being ...

Facial (sex act) A facial is a sexual activity in which a man ejaculates semen onto the face of one or more sexual partners. A facial is a form of non-penetrative sex, though it is generally performed after some other means of sexual stimulation, such as vagina ...

* Fellatio * Fingering (sexual act) *

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Frot Frot or frotting (slang for frottage; ) is a non-penetrative form of male-to-male sexual activity that usually involves direct penis-to-penis contact. The term was popularized by gay men activists who disparaged the practice of anal sex, but ...

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* Gonzo pornography *

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* Missionary position * Pegging (sexual practice) * Sex position * Tea bag (sexual act) *

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* Tribadism *

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Seedfeeder retired from Wikipedia in June 2012.

Reception

General reactions

Seedfeeder's images received media coverage in numerous languages and publications. In 2014,

's Andy Cush published an article about Seedfeeder's "frank, graphic" illustrations, and a companion gallery called "The Best of Seedfeeder, Wikipedia's Greatest Sex Illustrator", which he described as a collection of the artist's "greatest works". In his Gawker piece, Cush called Seedfeeder "Wikipedia's greatest artist of sex acts" and his work "unmistakable" and "nearly as striking as hesubject matter". Cyriaque Lamar of

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called the images "goddamn hilarious" and also compared them to airline safety pamphlets. Lamar acknowledged their educational value but criticized them for being too pornographic for pedagogical purposes. The Cracked.com article included a gallery of the six "most terrifying sex illustrations on Wikipedia". ''

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'' Andres Jauregui said the illustrations were "anything but shy" and that "by rendering intense acts of coupling in a sterile, almost instructional manner, Seedfeeder's drawings have a normalizing effect on bedroom play that some might consider taboo". He wrote that the sexual acts Seedfeeder illustrates "aren't weird, but the plastic, detached style in which they're rendered is bizarrely matter-of-fact, like the airline safety pamphlets that the illustrator says inspired them". Furthermore, he said: "Some wouldn't consider it art, but it's not porn, either. The drawings are educational, but they serve a purpose beyond illustration."

columnist Paddy Johnson listed Seedfeeder's work as one of the "Top 10 Digital Artworks of 2014".

Negative reactions

Seedfeeder's drawings were also met with controversy. Some Wikipedia contributors perceived racist and sexist undertones, resulting in the removal of some images from English-language

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s. A depiction of a facial featuring a black man ejaculating onto a white woman prompted criticism, with some users claiming that the image was racist and promoted violence against women. Seedfeeder responded to those who argued that descriptions of sex acts without accompanying images would be best by saying: "I come from a philosophical viewpoint that every Wikipedia article should have all forms of media available associated with it. Images, audio, and video. All articles, without exception. So any argument predicated on 'an image isn't necessary' is one that carries absolutely zero weight. None." In an interview with NaTemat.pl, sexologist defended the images, saying that images of sexual activity are nothing new and that people should not be offended by sex. Seedfeeder also responded to criticism that children could discover his illustrations by writing, "if your children are actively searching for these kind of topics... it's because they already have a slight idea of them... and they feel ready to know more."

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