Sex

As Missy Elliot once said, get your freak on.

According to sex therapistDr.

While some typical turn-ons like spanking, choking, hair-pulling, etc.

What is the difference between a kink and a fetish? Sex experts explain.

Exploring these either solo or with a partner can be an exciting way to become moresexually confident.

Read on for more intel on kinks versus fetishes and how to explore each on your own.

What Is A Kink?

The word kink doesnt necessarily describe one singular behavior.

In fact, Brame says that it actually represents a spectrum of preferences and habits including fetishes themselves.

Beyond sexual acts, Brame says that kinkiness, for some, can be seen as a lifestyle.

What Is A Fetish?

While it does fall under the kink umbrella, afetishhas certain elements that separate it from other terms.

Other popular fetishes, according to Stewart, include shoes, bodily fluids, and smells.

In other words, theres a huge diversity within every basic fetish category.

One important distinction to remember: A fetishist views their fetish as necessary to get to feel pleasure.

People typically need fetishes for sexual excitement and/or orgasm, Stewart says.

Sometimes this even happens outside of the bedroom.

Having an active and consenting participant with you’ve got the option to help, too.

Expressing your kink or fetish wants with your S.O.

helps them better understand your sexual preferences, ensuring you get what you want in the bedroom long-term.

Whats more, Brame says it can also help keep your relationship healthy and free of resentment.

It also helps the kinky or fetishistic person avoid the bitterness of being rejected for their innate erotic needs.

What do you think about putting them to use by giving me a spanking?

After all, I have been a little naughty lately.

Most people love compliments and to just their partners, so this is usually a win-win situation.

fire up the door by giving them the room to ease into it without any pressure.