Fetishes: Body Parts & Fluids

Fetishes related to the human body are some of the most common types in the world of kink. 

Everything from toes to armpits can (and is) a fetish, along with what the human body can produce. 

Common Body Part Fetishes:

• Breasts (Mammaphilia, mammagynophilia, or mastofact)

• Noses (Nasophilia)

• Eyeballs (Oculophilia)

• Non-genital body parts (Partialism)

• Feet (Podophilia)

• Buttocks (Pygophilia)

• Hands (Quirofilia)

• Hair (Trichophilia)

• Muscles (Sthenolagnia)

While we won’t cover them all here, we do want you to know a bit about exploring these kinks consensually with attention paid to sanitation considerations when applicable.

Fetishes for what comes out of the body versus what the components that make up a body come with a much higher associated risk.

The odds are that if giving someone a foot massage or playing with the hair tends to get you going, you’re not at much risk of contracting a contagious disease, nor are you likely to get an infection. When it comes to bodily fluids, things get a bit more risky. Every good kinkster knows to keep sanitation and safety in mind when delving into this type of exploration. 

We list some of the more common fetishes below, but be sure to also check out our Risk Mitigation Guides for additional information on the kinks you enjoy.

Safety Considerations with Lactophilia

Some kinksters find arousal in lactation and breast milk, and it’s not that uncommon for men in particular to enjoy the sight, smell, or taste of it. Generally speaking, this is a harmless (and sometimes beneficial) kink for both parties involved. But if you are the lactating partner in this equation, there are a few things to keep in mind:

If you feel uncomfortable, don’t do it

You shouldn’t feel uncomfortable engaging in this kink, and you should never feel pressured into kink. As we’ve stated repeatedly, if it’s not consensual, it’s not kink.

Allow your nipples to heal before engaging in lactophilia

If your nipples are sore, either from your baby or from your partner, not only is the sensation a bit less pleasurable, but you also run the risk of an infection.

Be mindful if your pregnancy is high-risk

If you are expecting more than one baby (e.g., twins), and you’ve had miscarriages or complications before, it’s best to avoid any extra stimulation to your breasts during your pregnancy.

Disease and infections can be spread via the nipples

If your partner has an infectious disease, infection, or virus, you run the risk of transferring that illness to your child, particularly if the virus is transferable through the mouth. If you or your baby have a yeast infection, this can easily be transferred to your partner. If you’re worried about infections and disease, you and your partner should seek medical attention immediately.

Safety Considerations for Toilet Play, Scat Play, and Uralagnia (Watersports)

Whether your interested in pee (watersports) or poop (scat), or if you’re interested in being either the human toilet or the one who sits upon it, there are a few things to note:

Urine is not sterile

Any waste product of the human body contains bacteria, and you should be aware of risks from both faeces and urine. Hepatitis is the most common risk when engaging in the human toilet kink. Likewise, bacterial infections associated with scat play are a risk you should fully understand and be informed on, prior to engaging in this kink.

Medication can be passed in human waste

If your partner is taking medications, be aware some residual portions of their medication may pass onto you. Similarly, any medications you are taking can be passed to your partner. This is particularly risky if you suffer an allergy to particular medicines, or are known to have adverse reactions to certain drugs.

Health and well-being can be affected by foreign travel

You should be aware of the sexual and overall health of yourself and your partner prior to engaging in any activities involving human waste. Use particular caution if the person on the left side of the slash has recently returned from travel to a foreign country, and if there are any concerns, consider a health check before engaging in any toilet play.

Safety Considerations for Blood Play

This form of edge play should be approached with extreme caution. Understanding what the risks are and having a safety plan are paramount to engaging in this kink. Here’s what we suggest if you’re interested in engaging in blood play activities:

Get tested before engaging in blood play

Both you and your partner should be tested prior to this type of play. Your risk of transferring an illness, regardless of whether or not you’re the one doing the cutting, increases exponentially when blood is involved.

Cleanliness is next to godliness

Wear gloves and sanitize anything that is breaking the skin. Seriously. Don’t skimp on this detail.

Know where to cut - and where not to cut - the human body

Understand human anatomy, and know the places to avoid cutting in blood play. You may want your partner to bleed a little, but (we hope) you don’t want to kill them.

Prepare for the worst-case scenario

Have your phone and a first aid kit within reach. The worst-case scenario is one that you don’t ever want to face, but this is edge play, and the worst-case can and does happen. If things go wrong, you need to be able to get emergency medical assistance as soon as possible.

As always, practicing safety and engaging in activities with enthusiastic mutual consent is key to having a good time.

Regardless of whether you want to see someone’s breasts or you want to see their blood, it’s important to approach body fetishes with respect for your partner and their comfort level.