Bodies & fetishes
Foot play: a beginner's guide
Feet are the most common body-part fetish. For some it’s massage and attention; for others it’s the main event.
In the quiz
- Foot worship
How to start
- Start with a foot massage.
- Move to kissing, then to whatever you’re both into.
- Talk about what specifically appeals.
How to keep it safe
- Keep nails trimmed and feet clean.
- Tickling can be overwhelming. Ask first.
What you need
- Starter: a good lotion.
- Upgrade: a pedicure together.
Ideas to try
- A pedicure night that turns into more.
- Heels or stockings involved.
Is your partner into it too?
Take the quiz on your own phones. You'll only see foot play in your results if you both said some kind of yes.
Sources
- Scorolli et al. (2007). Relative prevalence of different fetishes. International Journal of Impotence Research.
- Brown, Barker & Rahman (2020). A systematic scoping review of the prevalence, etiological, psychological, and interpersonal factors associated with BDSM. Journal of Sex Research.
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Educational, not medical or legal advice. Updated 2026-11-09.