Trampling
Definition
Trampling is a BDSM practice in which the Dominant stands, walks, or applies pressure with their feet or shoes on the body of the sub. The experience varies from mild sensation to intense pain, depending on weight, position, surface, and footwear.
Explanation of trampling
Trampling involves a combination of physical stimuli, humiliation, physical strength, and control. The sub experiences the weight of the Dominant as pressure, tension, or pain, while the Dominant consciously determines where and how the body is loaded. For many subs, the experience is as intense psychologically as it is physically. The idea of someone standing on top of you, literally holding you down or walking over you, can evoke a deep sense of surrender and humiliation.
For others, it is precisely the physical sensation: the pressure, the rhythm of footsteps, the warmth of feet, or the feeling of shoes on the skin. In commercial and domestic BDSM, trampling is used as a form of power play, objectification (such as serving as a “rug”) or as pure physical stimulation. It can be sensual and light, but also raw and challenging, depending on the agreements and experience level of both partners.
Safety and points of attention
Trampling may seem simple, but it is physically risky when done incorrectly.
The body cannot withstand pressure from above everywhere. Never stand on the chest, abdomen, lower back, ribs, or joints. This can lead to bruising, breathing problems, broken ribs, or damage to internal organs.
The safest areas are: buttocks, upper legs, and (with some caution) the shoulders when there is sufficient muscle mass present.
The Dominant must always be able to maintain their balance and must never jump, jerk, or suddenly move across the body without control.
Transfer weight gently, observe breathing, muscle tension, and verbal signals. Shoes pose additional risks: heels, narrow soles, or hard edges can cause deep pressure marks or injuries.
Trampling with bare feet is safer for beginners. Always ensure that the sub is lying on a stable, non-slippery surface so that the body does not slide away under pressure.
People with heart problems, osteoporosis, or back problems should be extra careful or avoid trampling.
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