Research shows that one in seven people, or 14%, have had at least one sexual fantasy about feet. This makes feet one of the most common sexually preferred body parts, besides the genitals.
A foot fetish can be anything from being sexually interested in someone’s shoes to getting excited at someone touching, sucking, or pleasing your toes.
Why feet?
You might be wondering why you might be attracted to feet. After all, they are far from the genitals, right? Well, it turns out that a few things going on in the brain make foot fetishes so common.
Foot fetish or podophilia, as it’s known in medical circles, is caused by a quirk in the somatosensory nervous system, which is a part of your brain in charge of how the brain understands things like touch and pain.
Do you know how you can tell, even with your eyes closed, if something is touching your left foot or right hand? This is because your brain’s somatosensory nervous system organizes and sorts the different neurons.
It’s good to note that the neurons in the feet are right next to the ones in the genitalia. So, there could be a co-firing effect for some people so that when the neurons in your genitals are activated, the neurons in the feet are also activated.
The fact that feet are very sensitive could be another reason foot fetish is common.
The soles of your feet have more nerve endings per square centimeter than any other body part, and some people find pleasure in having them touched.
Foot fetish comes in all colors
A telltale sign that you have a foot fetish is if you find feet, shoes, stockings, or any other piece of clothing that comes into contact with these areas sexually arousing.
Most people with this fetish are only interested in the feet of people they are attracted to, not just any feet.
Some people get excited by looking at feet but don’t want to touch them. Others get excited by licking feet, getting foot jobs, or even penetrating the feet.
Some people like feet that are soft and clean, while others like those with a strong natural smell.
While some people are attracted to the entire foot, others focus on a particular part, such as the toes.
In conclusion, let’s say that everyone’s foot fetish is different, and no object, activity, or kink is too strange as long as it’s safe and consensual.
How to explore your foot fetish
As much as many people want to explore their kinks, they sometimes suffer from kink-shaming. Please note that the shaming isn’t just from other people but also from ourselves.
Due to this, some people are not ready to explore their fetishes in real life. Most prefer to do this through online sites such as love her feet.
Go the solo route
If you want to explore fetishes in real life, there are several ways you can go about it. If you are alone and like your feet touched, you can experiment by touching them with cold and hot objects. It’s also no harm to try out massage oils and vibrators to add some sensation.
Consider pouring yourself a footbath, then add bath salts and aromatic soaps for more fun.
Explore with your partner
Do you have a partner you trust? You can explore your kinks with them. To avoid confusion and avoid scaring them away, be sure to communicate. As you talk to them, discuss your preferences and some of the accessories you might want to use. These can be stockings, high heels, and so on.
You should ease your partner into your fetish as it will help them get used to the idea that might be new to them. You should only make your way up once both of you are comfortable.
Once you are on the same page with your partner, you should not shy away from exploring your kinks. For example, you shouldn’t shy from using your mouth. You should experiment with nibbling, kissing, and even sucking and settle on the one you love the most.
You can also have a foot bath to wash each other’s feet.
There is also no harm in combining your fetish with your partner’s interest. For example, if your partner is into BDSM, you can press their feet onto them, which meets your desires. BDSM can easily get out of control, so always establish consent before you perform any activity with your partner.
Join a foot fetish club
Most large cities have sex clubs, which are excellent places to explore your fetish. You should find the feet fetish community in your area and join the relevant clubs. The good thing is that you can attend the club alone or with your partner.
An important aspect of these clubs is respect for each other and always observing the rules. You don’t want to be thrown out of the club before you explore your kinks, do you?
You not only get to explore your kinks in the club, but you can also meet like-minded people you can invite to your house, where you can explore your fetish in the comfort of your home.
Parting shot
To most people, sexual satisfaction is limited to one committed partner and penis-in-vagina sex. Unfortunately, it’s far from this.
As we have learned, feet are one of the most non-sexual body parts fetishized. This is because the somatosensory system groups feet and genitals together. The feet are also one of the more sensitive parts of your body, which makes them a favorite place for many people to get pleasure.
If you have a foot fetish, you have nothing to be ashamed of, as many other people have similar interests.
You shouldn’t live in the proverbial box; instead, you should go out of your way and express your interests. As you do it, be respectable, and don’t pressure anyone to do something they are uncomfortable with.
Whether engaging in solo play or with a partner, ensure you are safe and consensual. You also shouldn’t inflict harm or injury to yourself or your partner to meet your sexual desires.