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Sex expert urges couples to try 'sploshing' sex trend in the bedroom - it's been explained
A sex trend that is slowly creeping its way into the mainstream thanks to the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey and the rapid rise of OnlyFans is considered a rather tame but messy kink that centres around sensory experience.
The bizarre term, 'sploshing', which was coined during the 1980s, refers to a fetish involving food or other messy substances being poured, spread, or played with on the body for sexual enjoyment.
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Sploshing is an alternative form of foreplay
Unlike some fetishes, sploshing does not necessarily involve intercourse. Instead, it involves using substances such as whipped cream, chocolate sauce, custard, cake mixture, or other foods as a part of foreplay.
Some enthusiasts enjoy the textures and taste of the often sticky ingredients, while others are drawn to seeing their partner or themselves covered in mess.
On the long-running hit show The Doctors, which ended in 2022, Sexologist Tyomi Morgan explained to the hosts that “sploshing is actually a fetish, and it's been around for quite some time, but it's just making its way into mainstream social media.
“What it involves is people immersing themselves or covering themselves in messy or wet foods, or people actually watching others do the same thing.”
For those wishing to dip their toes into the fetish world, Morgan suggests starting with: “A very simple form of sploshing is squeezing or squishing foods between your fingers, or between the toes.”
The expert claims that the appeal often lies in the sensory experience rather than just physical intimacy. For many couples, introducing novelty into the bedroom can strengthen communication, as long as both partners are enthusiastic and consent.
The unusual fetish is considered a form of BDSM
Also, sploshing is very popular among “those who are actually into humiliation and BDSM, this can also be something that they're into, because they're being covered with all these substances.
“So it can be a turn-on for those who are either covered in the substance, or watching someone being covered in it.”
As with any sexual activity, hygiene and safety remain important, so experts advise avoiding products that may irritate the skin or cause infections, particularly around intimate areas.
Sugary foods can increase the risk of irritation, while some oils and ingredients may damage condoms or sex toys.
For obvious reasons, cleaning up quickly afterwards and discussing boundaries beforehand are also recommended.