Golden shower
Definition
A golden shower is a sexual or fetishistic act in which one person deliberately urinates on another, usually as part of a BDSM or humiliation game. The experience is not primarily about urine itself, but about power, surrender, shame, intimacy, or trust between dominant and submissive.
Explanation of golden shower
The term golden shower refers to the golden color of urine and is used both literally and symbolically. Within BDSM, this practice falls under watersports or urophilia. The experience can have different meanings, depending on the dynamics between the partners.
For the Dominant, urination can symbolize possession, humiliation, or domination – a physical expression of power over the sub’s body. For the sub, it can be about surrender, submission, or devotion, or about experiencing boundaries within a controlled context. Some people experience it as intensely erotic or liberating, others as ritualistic or symbolic (such as purification, acceptance, or bonding).
A golden shower can take place:
During a session: for example, as part of humiliation, reward, or punishment.
In a ritual setting: as a symbol of submission or surrender.
As a fetish in itself: where the smell, warmth, or fluidity of urine has an arousing effect.
The experience varies from playful and tender to very intense and confrontational. As with all BDSM elements, consent, trust, and preparation are essential.
Safety & points to consider
Although urine from a healthy person is usually sterile, there are important hygiene considerations:
Drink plenty of water beforehand; this dilutes the urine and reduces odor and acidity.
Avoid contact with open wounds or mucous membranes to prevent infection.
Golden showers are not suitable in case of infections (such as cystitis or STIs).
Protect the bed or floor with towels or waterproof sheets (play mats).
Clearly agree on where and how it may take place (body, mouth, face, clothing, floor, etc.).
When performed with care and mutual trust, a golden shower can be an intimate, even spiritual experience. The sub literally surrenders, while the Dominant symbolically shows his or her power – a game of fluid, warmth, and surrender.
Related terms golden shower
Brown shower
Champagne
Urolagnia
Watersports
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