Boot worship

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Boot worship is a practice often associated with BDSM and fetishism, where an individual expresses reverence and adoration for another's boots through acts of cleaning, polishing, and other forms of care. This practice can be both a form of personal service and a source of erotic pleasure.

History[edit | edit source]

Boot worship has roots in various cultures and historical periods. In ancient Rome, slaves were often required to clean their masters' footwear as a sign of subservience. In the Middle Ages, knights would have their squires polish their armor and boots before battle. In more recent history, boot worship has been associated with the leather subculture, which emerged in the post-WWII era.

In BDSM and Fetishism[edit | edit source]

In the context of BDSM and fetishism, boot worship can take on a variety of forms. It may involve the submissive partner licking, kissing, or polishing the dominant partner's boots. This can be a form of humiliation play, or it may be a way for the submissive to express their devotion and submission.

Boot worship can also be a form of foot fetishism, where the focus is not on the feet themselves, but on the boots that cover them. This can involve a particular fascination with certain types of boots, such as leather boots or high-heeled boots.

Psychological Aspects[edit | edit source]

The psychological aspects of boot worship can be complex. For some, the act of boot worship can be a form of power exchange, where the submissive partner takes on a role of service and the dominant partner takes on a role of authority. For others, boot worship can be a form of erotic humiliation, where the submissive partner derives pleasure from being degraded or humiliated.

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