What does it mean to have a foot fetish (foot worship)?
“What does it mean to have a foot fetish (foot worship)?” was written for BDSMforyou.nl by Mistress Moriah.
As a Pro Dom, I’ve encountered foot fetishism (also known as podophilia) often enough. Some people are repulsed by feet, while others can’t get enough of them. I think this is one of the most common fetishes. You won’t hear me complaining, because I love having my slaves at my feet and I’m more than happy to let them massage them. Even within Femdom, worshipping the Mistress’s or Mistress’s feet is a common command. For example, my own sub must kiss my feet first thing every morning. Unfortunately, he forgets to do so regularly. That’s why I’ve now bought a cage bed – on his tab – so he can sleep beneath me at night. This way, my feet will be the first thing he sees when he wakes up.
What is a foot fetish?
According to the American scientist Vilayanur Ramachandran, a love of feet originates in the brain. This is because the areas of the brain that receive signals from the feet and the genitals are located right next to each other. So it could simply be a kind of short circuit. (source: Quest.nl).
Barefoot elegance
In the world of seduction and sensual desires, the thrilling fascination with feet shines brightly. For some, the sight of feet awakens a playful excitement. The spectrum of this desire is broad and colorful: from the tender elegance of bare feet to the charming appearance of feet clad in pantyhose, socks, or even sporty sneakers and stately boots – with or without the mysterious presence of socks or pantyhose hidden within.
When it comes to men’s feet, this enchantment often revolves around the casual bare foot, though sometimes a pair of laid-back flip-flops or stylish sandals can also make the heart race. Preferences are as diverse as the feet themselves: some find their pleasure in the soft curves of the sole, others in the playful dance of the toes, or in the graceful arch hidden on the inside of the foot. Every aspect of the foot is celebrated here, as an ode to the unique charm that feet can possess in all their forms.
What can you do with feet?
Feet are quite versatile, and foot fetishism can therefore manifest in various ways.
- looking at feet
- caressing feet
- licking feet
- sucking toes
- kissing feet
- smelling feet
- giving a footjob (masturbating between the feet)
- massaging feet
- pedal pumping (driving with bare feet)
- giving/receiving a bestinado
- trampling
- dirty feet
Common
In Justin J. Lehmiller’s fascinating work “Tell Me What You Want – The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life,” an in-depth look is taken at the erotic imagination of more than 4,175 Americans. A striking finding in this study is the prevalence of foot worship: approximately one in seven respondents harbors a certain fascination with feet. This preference does not appear to be exclusive to one gender, although it seems that men experience this tendency more often than women. Lehmiller’s data suggests that as many as 19.5% of male participants admit to having ever had an erotic fantasy featuring feet, compared to just 8% of female respondents.
Is your partner a foot lover?
If your partner has a foot fetish, take advantage of it. Walk around barefoot more often, rest your bare feet on his lap after a tiring day, and let him pamper and massage them thoroughly. That seems like a win-win situation to me. Unless, of course, you can’t stand all that fiddling with your feet – then that’s a different story. But if that’s not the case, just enjoy it!
And of course, it gives you free rein to regularly book an appointment (at his expense) with the pedicurist for a thorough treatment! You do want your feet to always look spick and span, after all!
More information
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Source
Text: Mistress Moriah
Image: 123rf.com
