Men with foot fetishes share what about feet gets their blood pumping.
Source: Menshealth.com
USA – IF YOU’VE EVER met a guy who’s sexually into feet, he often seems really into feet. While most men are into boobs, ass, dick, a pretty face, or a beautiful smile—those physical features usually come secondary to men with a foot fetish or kink.
But what is it about feet, toes and ankles that gets men aroused? Is it the smell? The taste? The feel? Perhaps an element of submission and servitude gets people with foot fetishes riled up? To answer these questions (and more), we reached out to men with massive foot fetishes.
But before getting to their answers, let’s break down how common foot fetishes are. While there hasn’t been a ton of research on the matter—studying the prevalence of kinks just isn’t where the NIH allocates their grant money—at the very least, we know how common people fantasize about feet sexually.
Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a research fellow at the Kinsey Institute, surveyed more than 4,000 Americans about their sexual fantasies for his book Tell Me What You Want. Among other kinks, he asked about foot and toe fantasies.
“I found that 14% of my participants reported having had a sexual fantasy before in which feet or toes played a prominent role,” Lehmiller said. “It’s important to note that just because someone has fantasized about feet before doesn’t necessarily mean that they have a fetish for feet—just that they’ve been turned on by the idea of feet at least once.”
He continued, “So while about one in seven people reported having had a foot fantasy before, the number who have a true fetish for feet, in the sense of being primarily or only attracted to feet, is likely much smaller than that.”
Here’s the breakdown of how many people had fantasized about feet before, broken down into different groups:
- 5% of heterosexual women
- 18% of heterosexual men
- 11% of lesbian and bisexual women
- 21% of gay and bisexual men.
“So men and persons who identify as anything other than heterosexual are more likely to have fantasized about feet,” Lehmiller says.
Now that we have at least a slightly better sense of how common foot kinks are, let’s delve into the answers from men who embrace their foot fetish.
When did you first discover your foot fetish?
“I discovered my foot fetish fairly early in my sexual life. I would take free tours of websites, like Sean Cody, and notice that, just as much as looking at the genitalia, I was really into looking at the bottoms of men’s feet when they were raised in the air of getting fucked.” — Carlos, 35
“The awareness that it was an actual fetish was probably around 14-15. I didn’t have an actual sexual encounter with a man’s foot until I was about 18.” — Mark 33
“Probably 10ish years ago, around 25.” Lee, 35
Do you have a foot fetish origin story? Something that you think suddenly made you aroused to/by feet?
“I don’t have an ‘origin story’ per se, but my best friend in high school, who was also a guy, had size 13 feet. One time, we were playing around in my room, and he had his socks off, and he put his foot on my face, and I felt myself get really aroused by the smell.” — Carlos
“I guess I knew I had a ‘reaction’ to the sight of a barefoot man ever since I was 8 or 9. I grew up in the theater, and backstage or onstage, when a man was barefoot, my heart would speed up a little bit. I was very aware of it. I didn’t know why, and it startled and confused me. One of my first shows was Jesus Christ Superstar, and the man playing Jesus was barefoot for the second half of Act Two. Between that, the whipping, and the crucifixion in the loincloth, something in my young Catholic self was awakened. It was naughty. It was scary, and, eventually, when I opened myself up to exploring it, it was exciting.” — Mark
“My foot fetish blossomed over time, but the first moment I remember getting into it was with my ex, Matt. We were hanging out at my apartment drinking wine, and Matt shared that he had a foot fetish out of the blue. I was initially meh about it until I realized that he meant that he liked having his feet worshipped. I jumped on it immediately, dropping to my knees and going to town worshipping his feet. I totally got off on the submissiveness of such an apparently degrading act.” — Lee
What turns you on about feet?
“First and foremost is probably the smell; they’re a little clammy and musky, especially when unwashed. I love feet right after the gym or a run. They have a salty taste. I also love the skin on the feet. It’s surprisingly soft (when taken care of). I also love how plump and juicy the bottoms of heels, toes, and soles can be.” — Carlos
“I like that it’s partially taboo. Being queer and non-binary, I’ve had to make a lot of reconciliation with a lot of my identity being outside of societal norms. But it’s also a fascinating part of the body; from an engineering standpoint, it’s incredibly complex. I also like the curves of a high arch and a heel. But, mostly, it’s about intimacy. If someone is willing to be barefoot around you, some walls need to be broken down to find comfort where their feet aren’t protected. They’re home, or they’re relaxed. They’re not looking to be able to leave on a moment’s notice.” — Mark
“For me, there’s a huge overlap between my foot fetish and BDSM. I generally love the feeling of being dominated, humiliated, and degraded. Insulting verbal, slapping, and choking are also huge turn-ons, so getting stepped on feels like a natural extension of that. On the flip side, while I don’t have much of a Dom[inant] streak, I like being on the receiving end of foot play because it just feels really good! For some people, their nipples are wired; for me, it’s my feet.” — Lee
How do you act out (or upon) your foot fetish?
“I engage in my foot fetish primarily by sucking on toes or licking feet while fucking. I prefer dirty/natural feet to clean ones. I don’t particularly like painted toenails, just because I like feet in their natural state.” — Carlos
“I love touching it with any part of my body. I love licking or sucking. Foot jobs and anal play with toes can be hot. Toenail polish can be cute. It’s not a pre-requisite, but it’s not a deterrent either. I don’t mind a certain amount of daily musk or signs of the day, but once the smell or level of dirt is real present or noticeable, I’m not turned on anymore.” — Mark
What do you look for in a foot? Toes, texture, color, smell?
“It’s a texture and smell thing; I’ve noticed in the foot community there is a divide between people who like the tops of feet and those who like the bottoms, and I’m definitely a soles girl.” — Carlos
“I love big feet. Usually size 10-15. Long, slender, soft toes and arches without callouses are my preferred. And proportionate nailbeds are my favorite.” — Mark
“Because it’s so tied to BDSM play for me, I’m not super picky about the actual foot itself.”— Lee
Anything else on foot fetishes you’d want readers to know?
“I just wish it wasn’t so villainized. Most people have never explored a world of sensation, intimacy, and excitement because they think it’s weird or funny. But sex itself is weird and funny. Plus, there are so many nerve endings in the foot, and once they’re stimulated, some people feel as much sensation as oral sex. There’s a whole world of pleasure you’re shutting yourself off from. Find someone who makes you comfortable and take a risk. It just might blow your mind.” — Mark
