Rubber fetish
Rubber Fetish Guide explains everything about Rubber fetish, including its history, culture, terminology, nightlife, clubs, bars, venues, parties, fetish communities, etiquette, safety and related adult lifestyle topics around the world.
A rubber fetish (called a latex fetish in many countries) is a sexual or aesthetic attraction to people dressed in rubber or latex clothing, or to the material itself. Some are attracted to the look of shiny, skin-tight clothing; others like the distinctive smell, texture, feeling of restriction or the association with power exchange, dominance, submission and fantasy role-play.
Rubber fetish has close links with the wider BDSM, leather and fetish communities, however, many people who wear rubber have no interest in BDSM whatsoever. Rubber clothing includes catsuits, gloves, masks, stockings, boots, uniforms, hoods and other garments made specifically for fetish wear. Some enthusiasts collect high end custom made outfits while others wear rubber purely for parties, club nights or photoshoots.
Regular rubber nights are often held at leather bars, sex-positive clubs, fetish clubs and private parties in large cities with established fetish scenes. Rubber-themed competitions, social gatherings, fashion shows and community meetups are a common feature of international events such as fetish weekends and pride festivals.
The rubber community is open to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Some events are mainly for gay men, some are for straight, bisexual, lesbian and transgender people. Many venues have dress codes that require fetish gear while others just encourage visitors to wear rubber, latex or other fetish clothing.
Rubber clothing needs regular care to keep it looking good. Most garments need to be cleaned, dried carefully and treated with a silicone based polish or dressing after use to keep the material flexible and glossy. Natural latex can be damaged by sharp objects, oils and sunlight.
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