The Library
Fetishes
Specific objects, materials, or body parts that function as a strong or primary source of arousal for some people.
All 21 terms
- Body WorshipBody worship is a kink in which one partner devotedly admires, touches, kisses, or praises a specific body part—or the whole body—of another as an act of reverence. It blends sensation, ritual, and often a power exchange, and can be deeply intimate or eroticized without necessarily involving explicit sexual contact.
- Boot FetishA boot fetish is a sexual or erotic interest centered on boots (and often shoes more broadly), whether for their look, material, sound, and feel, or for the power dynamic and worship associated with wearing—or being worshipped in—them. It's one of the most common and well-documented fetishes, and can be enjoyed solo, in relationships, or within D/s dynamics.
- Corsetry FetishA corsetry fetish is an erotic or sensual interest centered on corsets — the garment's dramatic silhouette, rigid structure, and the distinctive squeezing pressure of tight lacing against the torso. It can involve the visual aesthetic, the psychological experience of restriction and controlled posture, or the intense physical sensation, and it ranges from occasional fashion play to the advanced discipline of tightlacing.
- ExhibitionismExhibitionism, in a kink context, is arousal or emotional satisfaction from being consensually watched — while undressing, playing, or performing — by an audience that has agreed to watch. It is the mirror of voyeurism, and its defining feature is mutual consent: everyone involved, including onlookers, has knowingly opted in.
- FacesittingFacesitting (also called queening or smothering) is a sex act in which one partner straddles or sits over another's face, typically combining oral stimulation with a strong sensation of enclosure, weight, and power exchange. Popular in both vanilla and D/s contexts, it can be gentle and pleasure-focused or intensely dominant — and because it can restrict a partner's breathing, clear communication and non-verbal signals are essential.
- Foot FetishA foot fetish (podophilia) is a sexual or sensual attraction in which feet are a primary or significant source of arousal. It is one of the most commonly reported fetishes, spans all genders and orientations, and can range from mild aesthetic appreciation to a central focus of one's erotic life.
- Formalwear FetishA formalwear fetish is an erotic or emotional attraction to formal attire — suits, tuxedos, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and their accessories — often for the structure, elegance, authority, or ceremony they represent. It centers on how formal clothing looks, feels, and signals status or refinement, and can pair with power dynamics, roleplay, or simple aesthetic appreciation.
- GloryholeA gloryhole is an opening in a wall or partition through which people engage in anonymous or semi-anonymous sexual contact, most often oral sex, without seeing each other's full bodies or faces. Found in some bathhouses, sex clubs, and adult venues — and sometimes recreated at private parties — it appeals to people drawn to anonymity, novelty, and the erotic charge of reduced identity cues.
- Glove FetishA glove fetish is an erotic or aesthetic fascination with gloves — their material, look, sound, and especially the feel of a gloved hand. It can center on the sensory qualities of leather, latex, satin, or lace, on the visual and psychological framing gloves create, or on the distinctive quality of touch through a barrier. It is common, generally low-risk, and easy to explore with everyday materials.
- Hosiery FetishA hosiery fetish is an erotic or aesthetic fascination with stockings, pantyhose, tights, or similar leg coverings, valued for their texture, sheen, sound, and the way they frame the body. It is a common, low-risk clothing-focused fetish that can be enjoyed solo or with partners, and it matters because it illustrates how sensory and visual cues become sources of pleasure and connection.
- Latex FetishLatex fetish is an erotic or aesthetic attraction to latex (rubber) clothing and its distinctive qualities: tight fit, glossy sheen, smell, and the smooth 'second skin' sensation against the body. It's one of the most recognizable material fetishes, ranging from simply enjoying the look and feel of a garment to using full-coverage latex in immersive scenes.
- Leather FetishLeather fetish is an erotic and aesthetic attraction to leather clothing and gear — jackets, harnesses, boots, gloves, chaps, and more. It carries deep cultural significance as one of the roots of organized queer and BDSM community, giving rise to what's often called 'Leather culture,' with its own history, traditions, and etiquette.
- Lingerie FetishA lingerie fetish is a sexual or aesthetic fixation on intimate garments—bras, panties, slips, garters, corselettes, stockings and similar pieces—valued for their fabric, fit, look, or feel, whether worn by oneself, a partner, or admired on its own. It is common, generally low-risk, and can be enjoyed by people of any gender or orientation.
- OmorashiOmorashi (Japanese: おもらし, roughly 'to wet oneself') is a fetish centered on the sensations of a full or straining bladder and the anticipation and relief of eventual release. For many enthusiasts the erotic charge lies more in the buildup, urgency, and psychological vulnerability than in the act of urination itself.
- PeggingPegging is a sex act in which a partner wearing a strap-on dildo penetrates another person anally. It is practiced across all genders and orientations, and is often associated with prostate stimulation, role reversal, and shared exploration of power and pleasure.
- Rubber FetishRubber fetish is an erotic and aesthetic attraction to rubber material and the garments, hoods, and gear made from it. Fans are drawn to rubber's smell, sheen, tight embrace, and full-body coverage; within the community it overlaps heavily with latex fetishism but is sometimes distinguished by the specific materials, thickness, and industrial or heavier-duty aesthetic involved.
- TribbingTribbing (also called scissoring) is a sex act in which partners create pleasurable friction by rubbing their genitals against each other's genitals, thigh, or body. It's most often associated with people who have vulvas, though anyone with the right anatomy and interest can enjoy it. It matters as a common, penetration-free form of intimacy that centers mutual sensation and can be easily adapted for comfort and access.
- Uniform FetishUniform fetish is an erotic or psychological attraction to specific uniforms — such as military, police, medical, service, or academic dress — and to the authority, discipline, competence, or aesthetic they represent. It is a common and widely accepted interest that often overlaps with power-exchange roleplay and appreciation of a garment's look, texture, and symbolism.
- Voice FetishA voice fetish is an erotic or romantic attraction centered on qualities of the human voice — such as tone, timbre, accent, pitch, cadence, or specific vocal acts like whispering or commanding speech. For many, the voice itself is a primary trigger for arousal and connection, which makes it well suited to phone, audio, and remote play as well as in-person intimacy.
- VoyeurismVoyeurism, as a kink, is arousal from consensually watching others be sexual, undressed, or intimate — whether at a play party, over a camera, or by prior arrangement with partners. The defining feature is consent: everyone being watched knows and agrees, which distinguishes it entirely from the non-consensual, illegal act of the same name.
- WatersportsEdgeWatersports (also called urine play or golden showers) is a fetish involving urine as part of consensual adult play. It can be about sensation, taboo, degradation, worship, or intimacy, and it requires clear hygiene and health awareness because it involves a bodily fluid. With informed consent, sober boundaries, and cleanup planning, many people explore it safely.
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