Unwrapped | Ethan Chase & Jake Mason

In this scene, trust and surrender are explored through an erotic mummification. One model carefully wraps his partner in plastic from head to toe, creating a cocoon of vulnerability. Once the mummification is complete, he gradually unwraps his partner, choosing which body parts to reveal and explore with focused attention and desire.

The scene invites viewers to reflect on the dynamics of trust and control in intimacy. Erotic mummification, as shown here, emphasizes the beauty of vulnerability and the importance of clear, consensual communication in exploring boundaries.

The act of mummification can be seen as a physical and symbolic metaphor for the containment, isolation and vulnerability felt during the height of the AIDS epidemic, when the gay community faced fear, loss and intense scrutiny. Wrapped tightly in what is essentially a human-sized condom, the model symbolizes how many gay men were shielded from touch, intimacy and connection due to the pervasive stigma and fear surrounding HIV. The careful unwrapping and selective exposure of the body evoke our emergence into a new era – one where prevention, treatment and open conversations have allowed for a renewed freedom in expressing sexuality and embracing intimacy without shame. This scene is a tribute to resilience and transformation, reminding us of how far we’ve come and the importance of reclaiming our bodies, desires and connections.