Kink vs Fetish – What’s the Difference? 

Kink vs Fetish – What’s the Difference? 

Kink and fetish are words that are often used interchangeably but these words are not synonyms. Yes, they both refer to sexual behavior, but the way they refer to it is different. A kink is an unconventional sexual interest whereas a fetish is a required sexual interest. 

This means there’s a big difference between having a Foot Fetish and a Foot Kink. Confused? No worries, I’ll break it down even more.

What’s a Kink?

A Kink, by definition, is an unconventional sexual taste or behavior. Kinks are relative based on social norms and standards. 

For instance, if I live in a society where a majority of people don’t give oral, it would be a kink if I did. 

An example of some kinks that are generally part of the definition are exhibitionism, voyeurism, bondage, and Sub/dom relationships. 

What’s a Fetish? 

A Fetish is an intense sexual attraction to an activity, object, or body part. The presence of this activity, object, or body part is required for a fetishist (person who has the fetish) to receive ample sexual gratification. 

This means if someone says they have a high heel fetish, they are saying, “I need to have high heels present to be sexually gratified.”  

There are many different types of fetishes, and almost anything can be a fetish if it’s a requirement to get off (not a preference).

What’s the Difference?

A kink isn’t mandatory like a fetish. Kinks are also completely relative to the social norms of the area you’re from. What some consider a kink, others may not.  

On the other hand, a fetish is required for sexual gratification; it’s not relative. If a person needs something to happen to get off, that is a fetish, regardless of social norms. It’s a definite requirement. 

In closing; a person with a foot kink likes feet, but a person with a foot fetish needs feet present.

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