100 types of kink
There’s no official “menu” for kink, but sometimes we all need a little inspiration and ideas to help us explore. So, allow us to tease you with the possibility of 100 different types of kink…
Bondage and restraint
Kinks that play with holding, tying, or restricting movement.
Bondage
Any kind of restraint - from silky scarves on the bedpost to full dungeon setups.
Rope bondage (shibari/kinbaku)
The art of tying with rope. Sometimes it’s about beauty, sometimes about restriction, sometimes both.
Handcuffs and restraints
Cuffs, straps, or shackles that lock a body into place.
Gags
Taking away speech by filling or covering the mouth.
Respectful Kink note: If you take away someone’s voice, agree on a non-verbal safe signal first.
Blindfolds and sensory deprivation
Shutting off sight - or other senses - to heighten everything else.
Suspension bondage
Using ropes or gear to lift or partially suspend the body.
Respectful Kink note: This one takes skill and safety checks. Don’t suspend anyone until you’ve learned how to do it safely.
Hogtie bondage
An all-in-one bind with wrists and ankles tied behind the back.
Mummification
Wrapping the body tightly in plastic wrap, tape, or fabric to keep it still.
Respectful Kink note: Always leave space to breathe and have safety scissors on hand.
Sleep sack bondage
A zipped-up sack that holds the body snug and secure.
Caging/kennel play
Being kept in a cage or confined space.
Confinement/immobilization
Any way of keeping movement completely locked down.
Impact and pain play
Exploring sensation through spanking, striking, or controlled force.
Spanking
The classic: a hand on the ass, playful or punishing.
Flogging
A multi-tailed whip that lands in thuds or stings.
Caning
Thin, flexible canes that leave sharp, precise marks.
Whipping
The crack and sting of a whip across the body.
Paddling
Flat, solid impact that smacks with weight.
Nipple play/clamps
Clips, suction, or pressure on nipples for bite or pleasure.
Hair pulling
A tug, a yank, a grab - for pain, control, or both.
Face slapping
From gentle taps to stinging slaps across the face.
Respectful Kink note: Face play is highly vulnerable. Check consent and intensity first.
CBT (cock and ball torture)
Pain, pressure, or play focused on the genitals.
Genital spanking
Strikes to the vulva or penis for direct sensation.
Pussy slapping
Targeted smacks to the vulva.
Impact play
The umbrella term for all of the above - spanking, caning, flogging, whipping, paddling.
Sensation and edge play
Playing with intensity, risk, and extreme sensations.
Wax play
Hot wax dripping across the skin, warm then sharp.
Knife play
Gliding blades across skin - usually for edge, not injury.
Respectful Kink note: The thrill comes from the fantasy of danger, not actual cuts. Stay shallow and safe.
Fire play
Controlled flames licked across the body.
Respectful Kink note: Fire is beautiful but unpredictable. Learn safety techniques before you strike a match.
Electrical play
Buzzing toys like violet wands or TENS units sparking across skin.
Temperature play
Icy cubes, heated metal, chilled glass - extremes of hot and cold.
Breath play
Playing with air flow. High risk, high intensity, always careful.
Respectful Kink note: This is one of the riskiest kinks. If you play here, do your research, go slow, and know the risks before you begin.
Choking/strangulation play
Hands, rope, or objects pressing at the throat - again, only with deep trust and awareness.
Sensory play
Textures like feathers, fur, or sandpaper brushing skin.
Sounding
Smooth rods slipped into the urethra.
Respectful Kink note: Sterility matters here. Always use medical-grade tools and lube.
Piercing play
Temporary or permanent piercings as erotic focus.
Cutting/branding
Sharp edges or heated tools leaving lasting marks.
Blood play
Bringing blood into the scene intentionally.
Respectful Kink note: This involves real health risks. Sterility, consent, and knowledge of safe practices are non-negotiable.
Needle play
Using sterile medical needles for controlled sensation.
Medical and bodily kinks
Medical play
Roleplaying doctors, nurses, patients - complete with props and procedures.
Enemas
Fluids introduced as part of erotic ritual.
Watersports
Urine as part of play - giving, receiving, or both.
Scat play
Play involving feces - very niche, very specific.
Respectful Kink note: This has significant health risks. Consent and hygiene are essential.
Fisting
An entire hand inside the anus or vagina.
Respectful Kink note: Go slow, use tons of lube, and listen to the body’s pace.
Anal play
Any kind of anal penetration or stimulation.
Strap-on play/pegging
Penetration using a strap-on dildo.
Double penetration
Two points of entry at once - anal, vaginal, oral, or any combination of them.
Psychological and roleplay dynamics
Roleplay
Acting out scenes - teachers, bosses, prisoners, aliens - the only limit is imagination.
Master/slave dynamics
24/7 power exchange with structure and rules.
Dominant/submissive dynamics
A chosen leader and a chosen follower - in or out of the bedroom.
Sadomasochism
The chemistry of pleasure through pain, giving and receiving.
Power exchange contracts
Written agreements outlining structure, limits, and desires.
Service submission
Serving through tasks, chores, or rituals of devotion.
Humiliation
Erotic embarrassment or degradation.
Objectification
Becoming the lamp, the chair, the coffee table.
Pet play
Roleplaying as puppies, kittens, ponies, and more.
Age play
Shifting into different ages - often caregiver/little dynamics.
Brat taming/bratting
Mischief-making and the fun of correction.
Interrogation play
Questions, mock threats, staged torture.
Consensual non-consent (CNC)
“Forced” scenarios where everything is agreed beforehand.
Respectful Kink note: This relies on the deepest trust and clearest communication. Agree signals and boundaries before stepping in.
Kidnapping roleplay
Fantasy abduction scenes.
Hypnosis play
Sinking into altered states with suggestion.
Mind control fantasies
Pretending one person is mentally overtaken.
Degradation play
Name-calling, put-downs, being treated as lesser.
Dirty talk
Language as an erotic weapon - filthy, sweet, commanding, degrading.
Rituals/ceremonial kink
Kneeling, vows, repeated acts that become sacred or symbolic.
Orgasm control and sexual play
Chastity devices
Locking away genitals so access is controlled.
Keyholding
One person literally holds the key to chastity.
Orgasm denial
Bringing to the edge, but not letting go.
Forced orgasms
Overstimulating until climax is unavoidable.
Edging
Circling orgasm again and again without release.
Tease and denial
Drawn-out arousal that never quite finishes.
Group and relationship kinks
Exhibitionism
The thrill of being watched.
Voyeurism
The thrill of watching.
Public play
Taking risks in spaces where you might be seen.
Respectful Kink note: Be mindful of consent - the public around you didn’t agree to join the scene. And you might get arrested!
Group sex/orgy play
More than two, in every configuration.
Cuckolding
Arousal from your partner(s) being with someone else.
Hotwife scenarios
One partner playing openly outside the relationship.
Stag and vixen dynamics
Inviting a third into the mix.
Swinging
Partner swapping or group play.
Gangbang play
Many partners with one person.
Forced bi scenarios
Playfully “forcing” same-sex activity with consent.
Clothing and object fetishes
Gender play/feminization
Exploring gender through dress, behavior, or roles.
Cross-dressing
Wearing clothing coded to another gender for erotic charge.
Uniform fetish
The erotic pull of nurses, police, military, or other uniforms.
Leather fetish
The smell, look, and feel of leather gear.
Latex fetish
The tight, shiny, second-skin of latex.
PVC/rubber fetish
Similar shine and feel, different material.
Foot fetish
Feet as objects of attraction.
Shoe/boot worship
Kissing, licking, polishing footwear.
High heel fetish
Specific arousal from heels.
Body worship
Admiration of any body part - muscles, hands, curves.
Hair fetish
Length, style, texture, or the act of touching hair.
Breasts fetish
Focus on breasts of any size, shape, or feel.
Ass worship
Adoring and centering the buttocks.
Control, worship, and power kinks
Face-sitting/smothering
Dominance through sitting on a face.
Trampling
Walking or standing on someone’s body.
Crushing fetish
Arousal from weight pressing down.
Human furniture
Becoming a chair, table, or footstool.
Financial domination (findom)
Control through money - tributes, spending, surrender.
Object insertion
Penetration with unusual or unexpected objects.
Respectful Kink note: Make sure objects are body-safe and won’t get stuck.
Other ritualistic or niche kinks
Objectification rituals
Formalizing the act of turning someone into an object.
Protocol play
Strict rules, commands, and rituals shaping behavior.