From antiquity onward, people have revealed their deepest affections and individual character through what they gather. Yet, when such accumulations overstep into compulsion, disregarding legal constraints, ethical considerations, and even …

Unseen by most, within every community exist individuals performing tasks beyond our easy comprehension; people exposed to sights, odors, and materials that are not merely unpleasant, but frequently jeopardize their well-being.

In one instance, a marriage took place within a nudist collective. Elsewhere, two dogs were wed in a lavish and carefully orchestrated ceremony. A man from Indonesia arranged for the abduction of his intended bride, as her family opposed th…

Today, long-held assumptions about relationships are shifting. The conventional picture of heterosexual monogamy and marriage is no longer the only option; we see a growing range of alternatives such as serial monogamy, homosexual partnersh…

Extreme forms of body modification often elicit reactions of shock and incredulity. Consider, for instance, Elaine Davidson, who boasts over six thousand piercings, or Mary Jose Cristerna, known for her horn implants. Then there are the pow…

The evolving understanding of gender identity is explored, featuring an intimate portrait of a married couple who underwent gender transitions following their courtship and marriage. The narrative also introduces an individual who describes…

Dug, with a fascination for feet, possesses over three hundred pairs of shoes and more than five million photographs documenting them. Whereas most collectors store their treasures within the confines of their homes, Lonnie’s collection has…

Aloma and Matthew sustain themselves entirely on fruit salvaged from city dumpsters. Liliane, a devotee of puppy play, takes her human puppy, Jen—who goes by the name Tyke—for walks in the park. Freelance writer Erias also walks his dog, pa…

In Phoenix, Arizona, a struggle for the spirits of those believed to be possessed unfolds, not through the hands of clergy, but by five young women. Across the ocean in Colombia, a man’s world is collapsing around him. Convinced he suffers …