Gay male pup

As soon as I entered the nightclub venue last month, one of my first sights was a ball pit and safety mats. Then, I saw a guy dressed up as a puppy wearing a Christmas jumper walking up to me. He gave a friendly hello before he bent down to be level with my wheelchair, gave me a hug and a belly rub. Dopamine was running rampant, and I felt so relieved.

Hello, fellow pup enthusiasts! The pup community is a haven of inclusivity and open-mindedness that welcomes individuals from all walks of life. Numbers speak volumes, and when it comes to pup play, they paint an intriguing picture. There are thriving groups dedicated to female pups, and these amazing individuals are making their mark on the pup play landscape.

Kinda Wassef does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. In recent years, the world of kink lifestyles and subcultures has gained increasing attention. Kink is a general term that includes various expressions of unconventional or non-traditional sexual desires. One such form of role-play that is often misunderstood is known as pup play.

A research project sheds light on the body image benefits of pup play, a role play in which people pretend to be dogs. Pup play is a role-playing game in which humans adopt canine characteristics and behaviours: wearing dog masks, barking, crawling on all fours, drinking from a bowl, play-fighting with other pups and engaging in other dog-like activities. While still a niche subculture, its visibility is growing, particularly among gay, bisexual, transgender and queer GBTQ men. Pup play has its roots in BDSM bondage and discipline, domination and submission, sadomasochism and particularly the leather community, but it is more a social and community-building activity than a sexual practice.