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Body Worship
Body worship isn’t just about complimenting someone’s appearance (but that’s a nice place to start). For certain kinksters, it’s also a way to show deep appreciation for a person’s body. Sometimes, this means admiring their body as a whole. More often, though, it involves worshiping a specific part, such as hands or feet.
There are as many different motivations for body worship as there are parts to worship. Some love how much this act makes them feel closer to their lover, seeing it as a chance for emotional connection. Others mostly love how this BDSM-friendly kink clearly outlines sexual dynamics by specifying who worships whom.
Exciting to get on your knees and do a bit or worshiping? Or maybe you’re getting ready to (as Hozier might say) take your sub to church? This guide has all the info you need to make this kink an insanely hot part of your sex life.
What Is Body Worship?
In short, body worship is pretty self-explanatory…it’s all about respecting someone’s body in a sensually erotic way. Usually, this involves focusing on a specific body part (or more than one). For example, some people like to worship hands and feet. Others like more overlooked parts of the anatomy like the neck. And some subs just love to worship the rippling muscles of their powerful dom. Whatever the part(s) are, worship usually boils down to touching, kissing, massaging, or otherwise honoring someone’s body like it’s a holy relic.
Worship kinks are popular with countless people, but they hold a special place within various communities, especially in LGBTQ+ and BDSM circles, where it often takes on unique cultural significance. For instance, the aforementioned muscle adoration is popular within some gay communities as a way to celebrate masculinity (tough not to celebrate that when you have a ripped muscle daddy in front of you). In BDSM, this erotic worship reinforces dynamics between dom and sub lovers.
3 Reasons Why You May Find Body Worship Sexy
Are you into body worship and you don’t know why? Or maybe you just want to learn what revs these kinksters’ engines? Below, you’ll find my brief breakdown of the three main psychological reasons people find body worship so sexy.
1. The dom/sub dynamic is a thrill.
Even if you’re not hardcore into BDSM, let’s be honest: everyone loves being admired. Body worship takes that idea to the extra by having a sub worship one or more of their dom’s body parts. In short, the dom loves to be admired, and the sub loves to be an obedient servant.
2. Erotic humiliation takes those BDSM fantasies to the next level.
Erotic humiliation plays a big role in body worship. For example, a dom might consensually force someone to do degrading acts as part of their worship, including licking feet or even locking boots. This naughtiness always feels forbidden (like a master ordering a slave around), and when a masochist and sadist get together, this degrading humiliation can make their love life more explosive than ever.
3. Erotic adoration of the entire body is HOT.
Hopefully, you and your partner already love how each other looks. Body worship is a way for one lover to tell the other exactly how much their body is a natural aphrodisiac. As an added bonus, this can help those with low self-confidence because they get to see themselves through the eyes of their biggest fan.
Body Worship Types
Are you thinking about exploring body worship? You might want to start with worshiping the entire body (otherwise known as full body worship). If you’ve already tried that, or maybe you already know which parts you want to worship, you can focus more on individual anatomy.
How to get started with worshiping individual parts? Usually, one partner just picks what they love the most and begins kissing, rubbing, petting, licking, stroking, touching, or even sucking on the chosen body part. Some methods of worshiping the body are even a bit silly, including tickling, nibbling, blowing, and so on. Hey, just because the body’s a temple doesn’t mean you have to take things too seriously!
If you need a bit more inspiration, our guides below includes a few naughty ideas:
Foot worship: Foot fetishes have more or less gone mainstream in recent years (just go ask the people selling pics on Feetfinder). Because of this, feet often get the most attention during body worshiping.
Muscle worship: Everyone should love dating someone who is ripped. But nobody appreciates a good muscle daddy quite as much as the gay community!
Armpit worship: It turns out that armpits have fans too (hey, no judgments here!)
Boob worship: There’s nothing quite like a great pair of breasts. Why not worship them while you’re staring?
Hair worship: Hair pulling has gone pretty mainstream, but historically, this dominant act has been a favorite of the French. Ooh la la!
Neck worship: You don’t have to be a vampire to have a neck fetish. Afterward, you might “vant” to suck something other than blood, though!
Booty worship: Just add a quick rinse (couples showering, anyone?) for some especially juicy peaches.
Penis worship: You probably saw this one coming (so to speak). Whether or not you’re into BDSM, cock worship is a huge part of the body-worshiping community
Hand worship: For some fetishists, hands are the new feet
Dental worship Some people love a bright smile more than others. Believe it or not, those pearly whites really get some engines revvin’.
Leg worship: Everyone loves a long pair of legs. Some just love them more than others!
- Yoni worship: In the words of Missy Elliott, simply enjoy going downtown like a vulture.
Less common fetishes might involve nose fetish, ear fetish, belly fetish, tongue fetish, back fetish, elbow fetish, knee fetish, etc. But you know we’re not here to judge, and any parts you want to worship are just fine by us.
What Are The Benefits of Worshipping Body?
Still trying to figure out the body worship kink? Basically, it’s amazing for plenty of different reasons, including the fact that it’s not just for partners. Strictly speaking, any time you admire yourself in the mirror, you’re engaging in a form of self-worship that can help you achieve a state of self-love. It may sound arrogant, but for many, this is the primary key to achieving more confidence!
With a partner, though, body worship is on another level entirely. Our minds benefit when someone touches us, and our thoughts instantly switch focus from our usual frenzied thoughts (which are often exhausting) to the sensation of a partner’s touch.
In addition to making you feel closer to your partner, allowing someone to touch and explore your body builds connection, and let’s be honest, it feels really good, doesn’t it? Exploring different touches and sensations together helps you understand each other’s preferences better and is the key to a sizzling sex life.
Body worship can also be a huge confidence booster. It helps you feel great about your body, no matter its shape or size. Who knew that confidence and self-love could be such huge turn-ons?
Practical Advice To Help You Get Started
Start with a chat about what you both want and set some boundaries. That may not sound very sexy, but neither of you will have much fun if you don’t know what the other does (and doesn’t) want.
Find a comfy, private spot. You might find covert ways to worship someone in public, but it’s best to save the really spicy stuff for behind closed doors
A simple action like applying lotion mindfully or spending a moment to “check in” with yourself can make body worshiping feel more relaxing. Plus, it can provide some needed grounding during lovemaking and also serves as a sensual form of aftercare when you’re done
Begin with gentle touches and slowly explore each other’s bodies. Take your time and have fun!
Use kissing, rubbing, licking, and even oral sex if you want.
Stay present, enjoy the moment, and connect with your partner.
Trust me, body worshiping can be incredibly relaxing and stress-relieving. It helps you slow down and enjoy intimate moments with your favorite person, and there’s nothing hotter than that.
How to Bring Body Worship Fantasies to Relationship?
By following these tips, you can explore your body-worshiping interests without harm or dissatisfaction:
Start with minor sensory play. Like blindfolding, sensual wax play, or erotic massage. Gradually introduce more intense activities to prevent overload.
Use role-play as your worship and sex toys as your tools. Discover new sensations and spice up your most intimate moments.
Attend sex parties and classes for a wider understanding of your fetish (if both of you are into it, of course). Participate in kink seminars or classes. Once you get out of your comfort zone, you can learn new techniques and meet others who share your interests.
Remember, to get an OK. Enthusiastic consent is necessary to sustain trust and safety. Prioritize and respect boundaries to avoid complications.
Don’t forget aftercare after your erotically holy worship. Take time to provide emotional support and reassurance to your partner. This is also when you openly discuss what each other liked and what you’d like to do differently in the future. Done right, this helps make each session even sexier than the one before!
Takeaways
Body worship is a nuanced and deeply intimate type of sexual and sensual expression. It is an act of adoration, reverence, and love, a celebration of the human body, whether practiced solo or with a partner. It reminds us of how important communication and respect are in our sexual lives, it offers a fun, freaky way of achieving a deeper and more fulfilling connection with a partner.
At Know Your Sins, we’re dedicated to a sex-positive, kink-affirming approach, working to reduce shame and encourage supportive, open conversations about all aspects of sexuality. From body worship to BDSM and beyond, we’re here to make naughtiness feel natural.
