Exploring Worship Kink: A Deep Dive into Devotion and Submission
In the power exchange of BDSM, devotion plays a large part in the dynamic. You and your partner should be devoted to the roleplay, to start. Then, of course, there’s the honoring and devotion to the BDSM contract you and your partner devise. But things can go even deeper.
For some kinksters, the worship kink acts as a sort of ultimate level of devotion while at play. It’s an unabashed shedding of norms to explore untold levels of pleasure and connection.
If you want to know more about BDSM worshipping, you’ve come to the right place. Come along with us as we delve into this fascinating kink.
What is a Worship Kink?
Let’s start with the basics, before we get to the ways it can impact your bedroom play. Essentially, a worship kink is a form of positive reinforcement for one or more participants in an encounter. A worshipper offers overpraise to their partner to help enhance their pleasure. The praise can also add a sense of elation to an encounter.
The term worship kink is often used interchangeably with “body worship.” But it’s not just about idle praise. “You’re so hot” or “what a great ass” can be nice to hear, but they’re hardly praise-level complements.
Instead, the BDSM worshipping kink takes things further. Here, the worshipper offers an almost fixation-level reverence for their partner’s body.
Worshipping can be given to a variety of body parts, including:
- Penis worship, known as cock worship;
- Vagina worship, known as pussy worship;
- Worshipping of the buttocks, known as ass worship;
- Breast and/or nipple worship;
- Armpit worship;
- Muscle worship, known as sthenolagnia;
- And so many others.
As you can imagine, nearly any part of the human body can be a focus for your sexual worship. And that worship can offer untold levels of sexual arousal and pleasure for those who enjoy the worship kink.
Common Misconceptions About Body Worship
You may think that a body part needs to adhere to modern (often unrealistic) beauty standards to be worshipped. But really, don’t conflate worship with perfection. If you love an element of your partner’s body and they don’t mind it being placed in the proverbial spotlight, worship away! No one, and especially not modern media, can tell you what should or shouldn’t turn you on.
Even further, don’t be tricked into thinking only a sub can offer body worship. In truth, kinksters of all kinds and all roles can practice the worship of their partner’s body. The key is to practice intentionally and consistently.
How to Practice the Worship Kink
Let’s imagine you and your partner wish to explore the body worship kink. Setting Dom/sub dynamics aside, it all starts with worship roles. The most obvious first step is to determine who will offer the worship between you and who will receive it. A clear-eyed and open-minded conversation is the best way to kick off this expedition into the worshipping kink.
Next, work with your partner to determine a body part that is deserving of the worship. Remember: it doesn’t have to be a sexual organ to become the focus of your worship. Every element of your body can (and should) be up for consideration if it gives you pleasure.
Now, it’s time to put the worship into practice. This can look different for a variety of worshippers, but could take the form of:
- Visual fixation, in which the worshipper can’t take their eyes off the part to be worshipped;
- Massage or gentle touch;
- Kissing or other sensual acts of devotion;
- And more.
Find a method that works best for you and your partner. Remember, this is not the same as the withholding dynamics of a Dom/sub encounter, so feel free to test the boundaries a bit.
Finally, after the worshipping session is concluded, check in with your partner. We always recommend post-encounter pulse checks to ensure everything was above board for everyone involved. If you or your partner didn’t like something, it’s always best to be honest. That way, the next time you share an encounter, you can iterate your experience toward your ideal form of worship.
Discover New Depths of Pleasure
The sexual worship kink is a fantastic means of forging new connections between partners. But, in truth, it’s just one of myriad kinks that are begging to be tried in the bedroom. And we at Dom Sub Living are here to guide you.
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