Confession Corner: Wild Fetishes People Have (That Are Actually Pretty Common)

There’s something kind of thrilling about a “weird” turn-on… especially when you find out it’s not that weird at all.

Foot fetishes? Incredibly common. Praise kink? Everywhere. Leather, latex, spit, armpits, balloon play... if it exists, someone is into it. And believe it or not, a lot of these “out there” desires are way more common than people think. But shame has a sneaky way of making you feel like you're the only one.

So let’s talk about it.

This isn’t a deep dive into every fetish under the sun. Think of it more like a cozy, no-judgment confessional booth where we say, “Hey… it’s okay to like what you like.” Because when you strip away the taboos, most fetishes boil down to some pretty universal things: curiosity, sensation, vulnerability, trust, and pleasure.

Here are a few that often catch people off guard with how normal they actually are:

Praise Kink

Turns out, “good girl” or “you’re such a tease” can hit like a shot of dopamine. Praise kink is less about submission and more about feeling seen, sexy, and celebrated. It’s emotional validation with a dash of heat.

Voyeurism & Exhibitionism

Whether it’s watching or being watched, this one taps into our primal curiosity. From mutual strip teases to mirrors to just the idea of someone seeing you... it’s not about being a perv. It’s about being turned on by the presence of attention.

Sensation Play

Feathers, wax, ice cubes, fabrics, and even sounds. If you’ve ever trailed your fingers along someone’s skin just to watch them shiver, you’ve dipped your toe into sensation play. The body becomes a playground, and the possibilities? Endless.

Roleplay or Costume Fetishes

Whether it’s the schoolgirl fantasy or a love of latex, it’s not about being immature or “extra.” It’s about exploring different sides of yourself, through story and style. And it can feel ridiculously freeing.

Dom/Sub Energy

Even if you’re not into full BDSM scenes, many people get turned on by power dynamics. Being in charge or being told what to do can awaken something deep and delicious.

The thing about fetishes is that they don’t always come with a label. You might not know you’re into something until a partner does it… or you accidentally find it in a search bar and go, “Oh. That’s hot.”

And guess what? That moment of discovery doesn’t make you freaky. It makes you human.

So if there’s a desire you’ve been keeping locked in your mental vault, maybe it’s time to stop wondering if it’s “normal” and start asking yourself something way more important:

Do I want to try it?

Because that’s the real freedom... choosing to explore what excites you without letting shame hold the reins.