If there were ever two words to both raise eyebrows and instantly spark fairly lighthearted conversation, it would be these: Foot fetishes.
Although genuine foot fetishes are not particularly common, they tend to be the first bona fide fetish we hear about during our lives. We’re more or less introduced to the world of fetishes with this kink and spend our time wondering what the attraction is on Earth.
Over time, some will find themselves curious to give it a shot on sexy cams online. Others will find themselves helplessly fantasizing about other people’s feet, just as some will continue to find the whole thing far too weird to give any real credit to.
But in all instances, there’s no denying that the whole thing is a curious concept. The question is – what exactly is a foot fetish? More importantly, is a foot fetish bad, and why do some people like feet as much as they do?
What is a foot fetish?
Contrary to popular belief, foot fetishes are not always the same. Some people like watching women do things with their feet on sexy cams online, while others like touching them or being treated to foot jobs. Then some like smelling, licking, nibbling, and generally getting up-close-and-personal with feet of all shapes and sizes.
Hence, absolutely any kink that involves doing anything with feet (including simply looking at them) falls within the category of a foot fetish.
Is a foot fetish a bad thing?
Not necessarily, as it depends entirely on what you get out of it and how it affects your life. It’s the same as with all other kinks – something that brings you genuine pleasure and satisfaction without harming yourself or anyone else is fine.
Fetishes are only considered harmful when they escalate into full-blown psychiatric disorders or social impairments. As this is not something that happens with the overwhelming majority of people, fetishes (for the most part, at least) are considered safe and can be quite healthy to explore.
How common are foot fetishes?
We’ll never know for the simple reason that not everyone with a foot fetish is happy to admit what they’re into. Even so, research suggests that fetishes and downright obsessions with feet are among the most common fetishes.
This still means that comparatively few people have real foot fetishes. At least when compared to how many men are into boobs and other more conventional body parts. But only look at the prevalence of foot fetish porn and foot-based cam services online to realize this is no small part of the broader fetish market for adult entertainment.
Why do people like feet?
The obvious million-dollar question, and one for which there is still no clear answer. For countless years, a broad range of human psychology and physiology studies have been conducted to shed some light on why we like what we do.
Foot fetishes have also been looked into, with little to no concrete or conclusive outcomes. But what scientists have come to assume is that the whole thing could be to do with three things:
- The feet are extremely sensitive, home to the thousands of nerve endings connected with a brain region associated with the genitals.
- There are also hundreds of thousands of sweat glands on the feet, responsible for the smells and sensations some people find sexy.
- The fact that feet are considered dirty and, to some extent, ‘taboo’ makes them naturally attractive and erotic to some people.
Along with the above, there have been instances (and still are) where people have reported being able to achieve orgasm through their feet. With no genital touching, all stimulation, they’ve climaxed simply by having their feet caressed and worshiped the right way.
For those who fall within this particular bracket, it’s pretty easy to see why feet are such a big deal. After all, if you could orgasm to your heart’s content simply by having your feet tickled, isn’t it something you’d indulge in more regularly? Of course, you would.
Where can I explore foot fetishes?
If you’re curious about the whole thing and looking for the perfect place to get started, live cam sites come highly recommended. With no shame, judgment, consequences, or strings attached, there’s no better way to dive as deep as you like into the depths of your own perversions.
Or, for that matter, discover the surprisingly kinky side of yourself you never knew existed and enjoy a world of ‘creative’ entertainment online.
