Fart fetish
Definition
A fart fetish (also known as flatulophilia) is a sexual preference or fetish in which a person becomes aroused by flatulence (farts) or the sound, smell, or idea of it. Within BDSM, it can be a humiliating, playful, or humorous element that fits within a certain power dynamic.
Explanation fart fetish
Although the subject makes many people laugh, a fart fetish is a real form of sexual preference that falls under the umbrella of olfactofetishism (fetish for smells) in psychology. For some, it’s all about the sound, for others it’s the smell, and sometimes it’s the idea that something considered “dirty” or “taboo” becomes erotically charged. Within BDSM, it is more commonly seen in subs who associate humiliation or physical submission with lust.
A Dominant may use fart fetish play as part of humiliation play. The tension is not in the physical, but in the mental aspect: the submissive feels shame, discomfort, or excitement because something everyday and socially inappropriate suddenly becomes part of sexual attention. The power relationship is clear here – the Dominant determines what is “normal,” and the sub learns to embrace or feel their shame.
Humorous or intimate
Not all fart fetish experiences are humiliating in nature. There are also partners who experience the game as humorous or intimate, where the threshold to be completely themselves – including the imperfect, physical – actually fuels the excitement. In long-term BDSM relationships, this can even symbolize a form of trust or openness: letting go of perfection and control.
A fart fetish can manifest itself in various forms:
- listening or watching when someone passes gas;
- smelling clothing or underwear in which this has happened;
- passing gas on the sub’s face or body (gas play);
- role-playing in which “being dirty” or “making dirty” is central.
It is a niche fetish that outsiders often find uncomfortable, but within the world of kink and BDSM, it fits into the larger spectrum of body function fetishes – preferences in which natural bodily functions take on an erotic meaning.
Safety & points to consider
A fart fetish is basically physically harmless as long as it is done with mutual respect and consent. However, there are a few points to consider:
Hygiene remains important. Avoid direct contact with fecal matter, especially during gas play or if someone has health problems.
Always set clear boundaries: not everyone can or wants to play with natural odors. So discuss in advance what is and is not desirable.
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