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«Praise kink»: The pleasure of being adored
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«Praise kink»: The pleasure of being adored

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • "Praise kink" describes deriving sexual excitement from receiving validating and admiring words during intimacy.
  • Unlike "dirty talk," this kink focuses on specific, personalized compliments about one's body or actions.
  • The article explores personal experiences and the psychological aspect of feeling adored during sexual encounters.

A specific sexual practice, known as "praise kink," is gaining attention for its focus on deriving pleasure from receiving admiring words and validation during intimate moments. This kink, distinct from more explicit forms of sexual talk, centers on the power of praise and adoration to heighten arousal.

I had the impression of being a gift from heaven, that it was wonderful for him to have me in his bed.

— AlyssaDescribing the feeling derived from praise kink.

Practitioners describe experiencing significant sexual excitement when their partners offer detailed compliments, focusing on specific attributes or actions. One individual, Alyssa, a 40-year-old interior designer, shared how precise, embodied praise, even about seemingly small details like the shape of her nose, can be intensely arousing. She recounted an experience where an lover specifically admired her profile during sex, finding the focused attention "very exciting."

Another anecdote highlights a different scenario where a partner engaged in extensive verbal admiration during intercourse, praising specific aspects of her body and its scent. This detailed focus on her physical presence and attractiveness, even while wearing clothing, left a lasting impression, becoming a recurring fantasy for her. The experience underscored how specific, personalized validation can be a powerful erotic stimulus.

We had started sleeping together and he made me turn profile while having sex. I found that very exciting.

— AlyssaRecounting a specific instance of praise kink.

While the term "kink" historically referred to perversion, it now broadly encompasses sexual practices outside conventional norms. Praise kink, in this context, taps into the psychological desire to be seen, admired, and cherished, translating these feelings into potent sexual satisfaction. It suggests that for some, the ultimate turn-on is not just physical touch, but the profound affirmation of their desirability through spoken adoration.

No, but it's crazy, you're beautiful even there, you smell so good, etc. I loved it, so much so that I still use this memory today in my fantasies.

— Anonymous womanRecalling a partner's detailed compliments during sex.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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