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sklavos
07-30-2003, 6:25 AM
I know the text is a bit lengthy. Please, if necessary, read it when you have time. Feedback is absolutely important, as it concerns our lovely special fetish.

At first, let me thank Mistress Destiny for providing us with ‘shelter’ (her own forum) and ‘food’ (pictures, clips, stories and discussions produced within this forum). Obviously, what brings us all here – despite religious, cultural, racial and sexual differences – is foot fetishism in all its forms. We have learned to live with our fetish, explore it whenever possible and, hopefully, we are all at ease with our desires. We have seen numerous pictures depicting what we consider desirable, we have read countless fictional stories and true experiences and on certain occasions we have put our ‘techniques’ into practise. Although foot-fetishism – as yet another dimension of human relationships in a rather estranged world – has spread all over the world, unfortunately, it has yet to become a subject of scientific examination. After all, the question that still needs to be addressed is ‘why are we fascinated by female feet.’ Female feet are, of course, what has made us foot-fetishists. What we do not seem to know, however, is why are we foot-fetishists. Apparently, there are several interpretations and we will attempt to approach each and every different explanation. Our explanations can be traced within religious concepts, cultural issues, personality attributes and the differences between the two sexes. It is noteworthy, nevertheless, that this is my personal understanding of the task at hand and certainly not a scientific account. Finally, with regard to the background of the author, I am of Greek origin, located at a British university and have served females from Greece (6), Britain (3), Poland, Italy, Thailand, China and India.

Certain religions place huge emphasis on reincarnation. Such information could prove valuable to our study, regardless of our personal religious beliefs, as we may have been servants in a previous life! No matter how amusing you may find this argument, rest assured that we were not simply born as foot-fetishists. The weak point of this argument is that for being there too many of us, we must have all lived in times when slavery was practised extensively. Hence, the stories we read of males serving at the feet of a queen (usually Cleopatra is chosen for the role of the dominant female). The weakness of our argument emerges from the fact that we must have been reincarnated before – were we to accept this concept – and not merely appear again hundreds of years later. Unless, of course, we were lucky enough to become servants again, if not destined to serve at the feet of a female. The strong point of our hypothesis, nevertheless, is one that can easily overcome our previous problem. All our fantasies (foot and shoe-licking, us being used as footrests, trampling etc) were quite common in ancient times when, indeed, slavery existed. Simply enough, such fantasies define the mistress-slave relationship, just like they did back then though in actual terms, thus emphasising the notion of submission as an integral part of slavery. Oftentimes, I have thought of visiting a female (for obvious reasons) psychologist in an attempt to find a satisfactory interpretation of my fetish. Hypnosis, during a session with the psychologist, may reveal the dark secrets of our fetish and, perhaps, serving at the feet of the female psychologist may allow her to fully comprehend our desires and provide a better diagnosis of our submissive attitude. For those that did not develop their fetish because of certain events that took place during their life, this particular approach to understanding our fetish may satisfy their curiosity, although we have not exhausted all possible explanations. Anyway, as it is unethical to question a religion’s validity, we might as well endorse this aspect as a potential explanation of our desires.

Culture, too, can play a rather influential role. Within male-dominated societies it is only natural that males may seek for submission, while females will probably seize the opportunity of dominating a male – even though unwittingly. Oppressed females may take great pleasure from dominating a male by have him worship the lowest part of their body, their divine feet. Besides, we have all fantasised from time to time living in a society that would resemble that of the mythical Amazons, where we would be reduced to their slaves. In my personal encounters with the three Asian females, they all found it extremely interesting to have a male at their feet obeying their orders. The weak point of this argument is that culture is often so strongly in-printed in our personalities, in order to become socially acceptable, that any such deviation from the norms of our society may eventually isolate us. This risk generates fear that could restrain us from openly expressing ourselves, though this is not an issue of democracy being at gunpoint, thus the booming of professional mistresses’ business. Regardless of their valuable contribution to and understanding of our needs, one may find it absurd to pay for the privilege of grovelling before a female. This very fact proves that our fetish is not, yet, socially acceptable, therefore further downgrading our status as human beings when all we care for is to worship a female’s feet. In turn, culture may be related to our fetish, but also acts as a limit to it. Different cultures relate to different societies. This cultural divergence allows for academics in social science to differentiate between an ‘open’ society and a ‘closed’ one. ‘Open’ societies are, by definition, the western, democratic societies, with ‘closed’ societies representing the rest of the world. Within ‘open’ societies, where certain institutions like family and religion have lost their value, whereas competition of all types has increased, foot-fetish aspirations may be easier to fulfil. This may either be related to the fact that such societies can sustain a higher degree of immorality – if it is a moral issue – or simply because within ‘open’ societies you meet more ‘open-minded’ individuals that would be happy to accommodate our needs. After all, the Internet itself is a product of these societies. On the contrary, in ‘closed’ societies the risk of ‘getting caught’ may become a serious obstacle that only frustrates males of similar desires, but when possible to satisfy them the levels of adrenaline rise unexpectedly!

Personality attributes are easier to both comprehend as well as accept as a probable cause of our submissive behaviour. Myself, I am not submissive towards other men, but the same argument lacks substance when concerning females. Maybe we do perceive females as superior beings that deserve to be worshiped. Like our previous explanations, this has a weak point as well. To my understanding we are not always willing to serve just any female. We may have certain preferences with regard to race, age, external appearance and so on, which do not necessarily comply with the concept of submission. Either you are truly submissive and willing to serve at any female’s feet, or too selective to be classified as sumbissive. Moreover, it is usually us who set out the kind of services we are willing to provide. We have certain limits to what we may do and, depending on the individual, a foot-fetishist may not be willing to cross that line and offer undesirable services, like ‘human toilet’ for example. Such diverse angles of fetishism, just like pony-riding, are certainly associated with the concept of submission, but we must understand that they involve other fetishes. Although some foot-fetishists may have such desires – personally I do not mind being used as a pony as my mistress’ feet will not tire from walking – these practices are not inherent to foot-fetish. Therefore, submission can easily become a rather controversial issue that may be related to our background too (religion, culture, type of society).

Related to the above account is the issue of differences between the two sexes. As far as I am concerned we either worship females because we feel inferior to them (in terms of intelligence or capabilities), as already discussed, or because we wish to sing praises of their beauty. We probably consider them so beautiful that worshiping their feet may actually satisfy a foot-fetishist. Apparently, the word ‘may’ as used in the preceding sentence lacks credibility, since most, if not all of us, attain sexual satisfaction when worshiping at the feet of a female. So, is our fetish a mere gesture of adoration? If yes, there is nothing more romantic, healthy and even innocent, when compared to other sexual practices – here I may sound a bit conservative – like worshiping their clitoris or anus, which nowadays can have serious implications for our health, does not sound romantic and is not that innocent either. If this is the main reason we worship them, why is it so difficult for some people to understand our intentions? Likewise, we may be willing to serve them or else take extremely good care of them, as they are often considered in all societies as the weaker sex, in relative terms. We do not like to see them disappointed, exhausted or undervalued from every day’s life and we simply seek to elevate them, at least in our eyes, and make them feel better. The possibility that we wish to see them overjoyed, relaxed and overvalued by being at their feet cannot possibly be regarded as perverse. The exact opposite would, but then again I am a foot-fetishist and this is my understanding.

sklavos
07-30-2003, 6:26 AM
Having explored various interpretations of our fetish it is now appropriate that we attempt an analysis of the kind of ‘services’ we offer to females when given the opportunity. Hence, we will discuss our desire to kiss, smell and lick female feet and shoes, to be used as footrests as well as being trampled by females. All such gestures have always been considered as acts of submission.

By kissing the feet and shoes of females we simply accept a unique place in their life, that is being their servant. The foot is the lowest part of the human body as well as the closest to the ground, thus forcing us to be on our knees or lying on the floor. It is also the most ‘casual’ act of submission, enough for us to witness it at times in different parts of our lives.
A step further and in comes smelling their feet, socks and shoes. This is actually a perplexing act as it is not certain whether we seek submission by smelling what may not be appealing to someone else or related to one of the most important functions of our bodies – breathing. Inhaling their foot aroma allows us to enjoy a special odour not available otherwise, but also maintains our own existence, keeping us alive although it is not pure oxygen what we inhale. Rather, it comes from the feet of a female who allows us to worship her in this manner, but also allows us the right to live. To avoid any misunderstandings, I am not trying to relate foot-smelling to smothering, as the two may be inter-related, but not the same thing in essence. Instead, what we may find exciting is getting the oxygen we need by smelling the feet of a female. This may signify submission as it implies that we are not worthy of the real thing, but of a precious substitute.
Now, if kissing female feet and shoes is a “‘casual’ act of submission” and if smelling them is “related to one of the most important functions of our bodies,” what do we make of licking female feet and shoes? The first explanation we already produced is making their feet feel more relaxed after a tiring day. It is, however, one of the most slavish tasks to be performed by the foot-fetishist. We lick their feet in order to get them relaxed and cleaned, but surely washing their feet would have a similar effect. The difference is that we also wish to submit ourselves, more than just washing their feet clean. To a foot-fetishist, the foot-sweat is the best drink in the world. It contains certain unique ingredients, again not available otherwise, which also stimulate our sexual desires. Most importantly, different feet have a different taste. Even though it may not be sexually related, the act of licking a female’s feet is equally satisfying when our submissive attitude is concerned. Of course, licking their shoes clean is further enhancing our submission, though it may not be sexually stimulating, particularly when licking the soles of their shoes and even better when they are wearing them.
Similarly complex is our desire to offer parts of our bodies, most commonly our face, as a female’s footrest. In doing so we wish, again, to have their feet relaxed, but if you think about it how comfortable is a face in comparison to a pillow. Not much I suppose, though the ladies know better and some feedback would be significant, so it has to be related to submission yet again. What is particular about our face, however, is that it defines who we are. We recognise someone by his face and having it disappear underneath a pair of female feet is as if eradicating our existence. Better, knowing that we exist to serve them and nothing but that. Of course, when in such a position we are also given the opportunity to smell, kiss and taste their feet, even better when they are sited cross-legged with a foot dangling over the face.
Much of the above apply on trampling too. Being walked on by a female underlines our surrender and submission to her. Most males, in fact, desire to be face-stood where, again, the same principles apply as with the footrest service.

From the above, what is noteworthy is the fact that the word ‘submission’ comes up very often, although we have yet to establish whether or not the whole issue is submission-centred. Personally, I prefer using the word ‘submission’, instead of ‘humiliation,’ as I regard it a special privilege to be in a position of serving at a female’s feet. Nevertheless, if foot-fetishists are prepared to enter a world of male submission, where and how to we meet our superior females? Are they characterised by the way they treat their feet? Is it the sexy, revealing, shoes that matter? Is it, simply put, their personality or their fascination to explore the unknown? The reason I have raised all these questions is because living in an environment of thousands of different feet, the university I mean, I have come across many females without reaching an adequate conclusion. As a scientist (lol) I hate to speculate, but it seems it all revolves around an age-old question. ‘What do women want?”

adam25
07-30-2003, 7:59 AM
....Throughout your long dissertation, the one factor which you dont really touch on, is the foot fetishist's intense craving for humiliation..in my readings, this comes up time and again...the association of humiliation and worship of the female foot..the act of smelling, kissing, licking, the female foot inflicts that humiliation every time.....

mdk14a2000
07-30-2003, 8:32 AM
Excellent read my man.

footsniffa
07-30-2003, 9:28 AM
you weren't kidding when you said it was Long.

i'm gonna wait to read this untiL night time.

i sometimes suffer from insomnia.

TF0
07-30-2003, 12:42 PM
Originally posted by adam25
....Throughout your long dissertation, the one factor which you dont really touch on, is the foot fetishist's intense craving for humiliation..in my readings, this comes up time and again...the association of humiliation and worship of the female foot..the act of smelling, kissing, licking, the female foot inflicts that humiliation every time.....

Sklavos did "touch" upon it.
He phrased it in his description of submission:
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From the above, what is noteworthy is the fact that the word ‘submission’ comes up very often, although we have yet to establish whether or not the whole issue is submission-centred. Personally, I prefer using the word ‘submission’, instead of ‘humiliation,’ as I regard it a special privilege to be in a position of serving at a female’s feet.
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Freud and others delved into the humiliation aspect the most with lengthy thought out explanations.

In fact they tend to focus completely on those aspects and I believe it is because they[Freud and others] are outsiders looking in, they then tend to form such generalizations that all foot fetishist must crave humiliation.

It would be a typical conclusion.
But as Sklavos put it, sometimes people look upon it as a special "thing" rather than humiliation and a way to alleviate guilt.

Speaking from a personal side, though the stories [on this board] involving humiliation does not scare me away, it is usually the trampling that is the heart to what I seek.
The humiliation presented in some of the scenarios as a stand-alone would be to me, a turn off.
And in real life it may even end relationships.
I believe that is to be true pertaining to a host of visitors that frequent the board.
Those that recognize that humiliation plays a major part in arousal will most likely only indulge in it in the safety of role-play.
Few would let it carry over to their entire relationship and even fewer would arbitrarily submit to any attractive women they come across.

P.S. this probably belongs in GC

HoustonFetish
07-30-2003, 1:11 PM
Excellent read...although I ask, where's the pic if it's in this section?

For me it's mainly the crushing feeling being underneath a person. Feeling that foot sink into my stomach or feeling that foot placed on my body. Not necessarily humiliation.

dmd
07-30-2003, 8:35 PM
An excellent examination of the issues. I found a lot of myself in there.

I find that I want to submit to my wife and be used by here. Footstool, worship, etc. It's just not explainable. The crueler she is about it, the sexier it is to me. Fortunately she doesn't go overboard.

This is something I keep in the closet - it's not anywhere near mainstream. Sometimes it leaks out into an advertising photo, but don't worry - it will never get too far.

Everytime I see a woman wearing sexy shoes I'm always wondering to myself - 'Does she know what she's doing to some of us?' Oh, to be the invisible man for a day ... :-)

logansam
07-31-2003, 6:00 AM
I tend to agree with techbot, where are the pictures? Just kidding .... I agree with him that I really enjoy the sensation of having a women walk on me and enjoy watching it as she does. In fact for me I see it as a form of demonstrating my strength in a passive way. Perhaps a demonstration to show I can support a women (no pun intended) in every aspect they could imagine.
I will admit that I enjoy women taking control but only to a certain point and never against will.

I found the article below on
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_fetishism
and find for me that the theory of imprinting is much more in line with my life.

"Shoe fetishism
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_fetishism

Footwear is sometimes associated with sexual fetishism, particularly in some recent fashions in shoes and boots. This is generally known as shoe fetishism.

Shoe fetishism commonly has elements of foot fetishism and leather or rubber fetishism.

Shoe fetishism in its milder forms merges into the mainstream culture; the vast range of women's shoes available in mainstream shoe shops, most of which are not designed for comfort, demonstrates that low-level shoe fetishism pervades mainstream Western culture, almost without being noticed.

One theory of shoe fetishism, as well as of foot fetishism, is that an infant's experience of their mother in many cultures may involve crawling around their feet. If sexual behavioral imprinting occurs during this time, it may lead to the feet or shoes becoming the primary object of arousal. "

TF0
07-31-2003, 12:38 PM
yup, absolutely right longansam,
the role of shoes have always remained important through the history of society.

And in terms of sex and sex appeal, shoes are often or not a subtle way for women to clue their partners in on to what they're thinking.
If a relationship is going well and all the right notes are being hit, a woman might just go and put on a pair of [as the expression goes] "fuckme pumps".
And we foot fetishist of course can't help but snicker at such a phrase for we are in a secret little club all to ourselves.