8 Types Of Sex Kinks: Number 4 And 8 Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

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The word “kinky” can elicit notions of being fringe, a little out there or on the outskirts of sexual culture. But, it turns out that being kinky might not be that, well, kinky after all. According to a survey conducted by sex toy company EdenFantasys and reported in the New York Post, just over a quarter of Americans consider themselves kinky. Plus, over a third know they have a certain fetish.

Kink culture is more expansive than you might realize. It’s not all feet and diaper stuff. There are many types of kink that could appeal to your curious side and make your hookups more exciting. Here are the eight types of kink you should know about.

1) BDSM

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BDSM is one of the most commonly known kink. It stands for Bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism. BDSM can involve tying up a partner or being tied up. Handcuffs might be involved. The sadism and masochism come into play when pain is intentionally inflicted or received for sexual pleasure. The point of it is to put one person in a position of power (the domme) and one person in the position of submission. Many other types of kinks fall under the BDSM umbrella.

2) Praise Kink

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A person who has a praise kink is extremely sexually aroused by receiving compliments specifically in a sexual setting. So this might sound like, “You’re doing such a good job sucking my…” or “You’re so skilled at licking my…”

Who doesn’t like a little pat on the back while sucking and licking? But, those with a praise kink don’t just like words of praise – these words send them into sexual frenzy.

3) Degradation Kink

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A degradation kink is the opposite of a praise kink. In this one, someone is highly aroused and sexually satisfied by having a partner say degrading, insulting and humiliating things to them. They might also like having degrading things done to them, like being spit on. Spit kink is under the umbrella of the degradation kink. Another example of a degradation kink would be having a partner make you stay on all fours and act like their table while they enjoy a full meal on your back. It’s all about anything that puts the person with the kink in a position where they feel inferior to their partner.

4) Electrostimulation

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Electrostimulation involves the use of small electric shocks – either giving or receiving them. Sometimes this is done with a type of wand, or through attaching a partner’s body parts (usually the genitals) to electrical components that you remotely control. It is important to practice safe electrostimulation and only purchase approved products for it from professional BDSM stores, and use them as advised.

5) Mummification

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A mummification kink isn’t about being turned on by ancient, Egyptian mummies in tombs. Someone with this kink does, however, enjoy being tightly wrapped in Saran wrap, much like a mummy, or wrapping their partner in it. In some cases, they derive sexual pleasure at that time, but some people prefer to take a photo of their wrapped partner and pleasure themselves to it later.

6) Sound Kink

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Also known as Auralism, this kink involves being aroused by a certain sound – usually a sex-related sound like the sound of thrusting, a certain wet sound or the sound of a partner spanking you. In order to make the most of this kink, one might dampen their other senses by doing things like wearing a blindfold or putting a ball gag in their mouth, bringing all their attention to their ears.

7) Cuckolding

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Cuckolding can be enjoyed by those who also like degradation play. Most common among men, the cuckold kink involves being sexually pleased by your partner having sex with someone else – either in front of you, or away from you, but with your knowledge of it. Some of the pleasure in this kink comes from the “humiliation” that a man cannot fully satisfy his partner, which is why it can be contained within the degradation kink.

8) Blood play

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Blood play will require heavy and explicit consent because it can be risky. Those who are into blood play are aroused by either drawing their own blood, or their partner’s blood, in a controlled setting. It’s often contained in sadism – getting pleasure from inflicting or receiving pain – but specifically appeals to those who are turned on by vampires. Those interested in blood play must be sure to use sterilized tools, and should consider taking a class on blood play from a professional domme who can teach safe blood play practices.