MedFet: Everything You Need to Know about Medical Fetishes

Accepting the individuality of our impulses, especially those associated with medical fetishes, might result in a more fulfilling and rich intimate life.

Medical fetishism, or MedFet, is a catch-all name for a variety of medical scenarios or procedures that are reenacted in an erotic or sexual setting. In its most basic form, a medical fetish is an adult form of "playing doctor." At-home medical activities like pelvic or prostate exams, enemas, dental play, or roleplaying as a sexy nurse or horny intern are all possible for medical fetish aficionados. Depending on who you ask, MedFet can encompass a variety of things, just like other sexual activities.

This article includes the most prevalent kinds of medical fetishes, some of the most widely used instruments for them, and some safety and fun advice for individuals who wish to attempt medical quirks.

Let's first go over the distinction between a kink and a fetish, though:

Any romantic or sexual behaviour deemed out of the norm might be referred to as a "kink." Wearing leather or latex, crossdressing, bondage, spanking, and other powerplays are examples of common kinks. Kinks might also involve certain items, such as floggers or shoes, or they can focus intensely on bodily parts that aren't typically thought of as sexual, such as feet or noses. Any of these could be considered a "fetish." The key distinction is that a successful or satisfying sexual experience necessitates a fetish. Without their fetish, a fetishist might not be able to experience arousal or an orgasm. The difference between kinks and fetishes is that kinks are things we can do once or twice and then never again. For fetishists, their particular fetish is an essential component of the process and can even develop into a whole way of life.

What are the most common types of medical fetishes?

"Playing doctor" is what most people think of when they hear about medical fetishes. This can involve complete body exams that might or might not look at the anus or genitalia. Here are a few more choices.

"Complete" Physicals

For the majority of dedicated MedFet practitioners, general physicals are regarded as introductory. Before becoming an avid participant, Mary (not her real name) was a married woman who had only enjoyed her husband's talk about medical kinks. She began by trying roleplaying blood pressure or temperature checks while wearing a gorgeous nurse costume from a Halloween store. After the first discomfort subsided, Mary felt more at ease while investigating.

It was enjoyable after I got past the notion that we were engaging in immoral or sick behaviour. It encouraged me to think of it as a game that culminates in fantastic sex. We began with a kid-friendly doctor playset and have subsequently made numerous improvements. The amount we've spent on scrubs and medical equipment is too much to mention. Those medical bags made of black leather are not inexpensive!

Although Mary's story didn't turn out this way, proclivities for nurses and nurses' uniforms may also be found in Femdom culture, which makes references to everything from nasty Nurse Ratched types to barely legal candy stripers.

Prostate or Pelvic Exams

Usually performed with gloved fingers, these intimate examinations may also involve the use of tiny lamps or speculums. Unlike the genuine thing, these tests are frequently a prelude to sex, and fans of this kind of play often simulate actual exams with extra touching and lewd conversation.

By the way, there are anal and vaginal types of speculums, and you want to be sure that you're using the right one for the job. "Tina" pretended to be performing an amorous gynaecological exam while giving in to a former boyfriend's desire to use a speculum.

"It simply felt awkward. He honestly tried to make it a positive experience, but I was anxious. It was disgusting to think of a sexy speculum. I believe he could sense that I wasn't interested. It became sexy once more when we proceeded to breast exams. It's okay if not everyone finds success with every kink.

Dental

Odontophilia is a fetish that is exclusively associated with teeth. Biting and tooth-licking are examples of this. Some believe that Freud's "oral fixation" nonsense—that is, theory—is the source of this kink. Or, in the instance of "Bob," a single businessman who posed as a dentist long enough to have a spit-sink and dental chair set up in his basement. I inquired as to how much such a complex setup would cost.

Some men make investments in sneakers, vehicles, or other items. It's the same thing, except I'm not driving it down the street to show it off. For me and anyone else I invite. That's all.

Procedure is the focus of specific dental kinks, while discomfort is the focus of others. Although he wasn't explicit about whether the puller or the pullee was being pleasured, the Marquis de Sade was the first to write about the practice of pulling teeth for pleasure. If Bill Murray from "Little Shop of Horrors" is to be believed, then a "long, slow root canal" can be pretty enjoyable. Before making any changes to their bite print, we advise partners to have formal contracts.

Breast Exams and Mammograms

I squirm at the thought of a sexy mammography since I'm a cis woman. Although many of us don't find breast inspections very attractive, many boob connoisseurs strongly disagree. Although MedFet lovers may enjoy foreplaying with breast exams, we do not advise utilizing mammography machines as toys—at least not until Fisher Price produces one.

Even her long-term fiancé was scared to touch the woman I spoke with. She chose to enlist her doctor's help when he suggested monthly breast checks.

I felt more at ease taking off my bra and lifting my shirt because it was for my health. Although he was kind and friendly, he professionally conducted the breast exam. I eventually felt more at ease around him overall. It was a big stride for us to feel at ease being touched and nude, even if we still don't do it with lights on or anything.

Kinks aren't merely weird for the sake of being strange. Investigating different kinds of intimacy can be enjoyable and therapeutic.

Caregivers / "Sexy Nurse"

This popular MedFet cliché occasionally enters the sexual lives of couples who consider themselves somewhat ordinary. According to "Ted," a married man in his 50s, "I didn't think of it as kinky." Many older men enjoy working as nurses, detectives, beautiful librarians, and other professionals in the power struggle. It's completely natural and not sick at all.

Additionally, we are in favour of normalizing uncommon sexual behaviours among adults who provide their consent. When society reaches a place where we can spend more time figuring out how to enjoy life and less time worrying about whether we're kinky or nasty, that would be fantastic.

Like many fans of gorgeous nurses, Ted likes taking sponge baths. However, for a "full service" nursing experience, he and his partner also employ bedpans, slings, and a plastic cast to limit movement.

Why would someone have a medical fetish?

The entire experience may appear erotic since it would be easy to assume that having a medical fetish is as simple as having a crush on a doctor or nurse. Actually, for people who have medical fetishes, this is rarely the case.

In actuality, the motivations behind medical fetishes are as diverse as human sexuality. A misfire during puberty that affects the somatosensory cortex may be the cause of some fetishes, such as eroticism around feet, according to some scientific research. If accurate, this kind of mistake could cause someone to link a variety of non-sexual touches to sex and desire. According to one study, fetishes emerge after puberty as a result of the brain's temporal lobe's diminished function.

Barbara Santini, a psychologist from the University of Oxford, explains why MedFet is so appealing to its users.

People frequently discover a heightened sensation of control and vulnerability in the world of medical fetishes, which can be pretty stimulating. For individuals pursuing this specific form of sexual expression, the power dynamics exchange, the feel of latex or metal, and the clinical accuracy can all add to an engrossing and profoundly fulfilling experience.

However, the motivations behind pursuing medical quirks are a complex web of experiences, obsessions, and psychological characteristics.

Our dental fetishist, Bob, knows where his kink came from.

"I kept having wet nightmares about the dental assistant who cleaned my teeth when I was around twelve years old. I could see her tits down her shirt when she leaned way over. She played along with the fact that I dated a girl in high school who looked like her. Feigning to check my teeth and such. It became better the more I did it.

Adults may find medical kinks fascinating because, for many, "playing doctor" is how we first learn about other people's bodies. It would seem reasonable and natural for tweens or teens who gave their crushes fake physicals to grow up to eroticize nursing care, doctor visits, and a variety of other procedures that require equipment and touching.

Medical Fetish Toys and Tools

Wait—medical fetishists use tools? Oh my, indeed! There are numerous accessories that a MedFet enthusiast could purchase. These are a few of the more typical ones.

Costumery Scrubs

Scrubs make excellent medical play costumes. Scrubs come in a wide variety of colours and sizes to match everyone, whether you're a pretender to medicine or a lighthearted nurse. You don't find it sexy enough? Where most Halloween apparel is offered, you can find sexy doctor and nurse costumes. Or you may go all out like Mary and her husband, complete with long white coats, leather luggage, and all those COVID masks that we all seem to have lying around these days.

Gloves

Gloves are among the most often used equipment for medical kinksters. These may be vinyl, rubber, latex, or plastic. They give off a really hospital-like feel and have remarkable effects on sensation.

Know whether you or your partner have any allergies, especially those to the powder or materials used to make the gloves. Make sure the oil or lubricants you want to use are compatible with your gloves. You definitely don't want to end up in a real emergency room having pieces of your glove taken off.

Pinwheel (AKA Wartenberg Wheel)

This device is frequently used in physical examinations to assess feeling in various body areas. Where and how one uses it is where the enjoyment lies. Start somewhere safe, or ticklish if you like, and change the pressure until it's playful or even a little frightening. (More on that later.) Only frighten your spouse with their permission.

Speculum

For MedFet novices, levelling up to a speculum could be a significant step. The vagina or anus is opened and stretched using vaginal and anal speculums. They are used by couples for simulated or hands-on exams, frequently in conjunction with digital or spoken contact. Speculums should only be used by people who are aware of how to use them safely because they can cause serious harm if overused. So, do your homework. Yes, this includes "pussy clamps," which are popular among MedFet aficionados but are not typically regarded as medical.

Furniture

There are no kink-specific restrictions on sex furniture. Numerous ramps are available that may be folded up into portable beds or, if you'd prefer, medical tables. We don't necessarily advise Bob to spend thousands on a dental setup at home. However, with a little preparation, you may purchase medical equipment that you know you'll use on most budgets.

Catheters and Bedpans

Medical play can include specific kinks, such as golden showers and scat play. These can be bought separately from any prominent internet merchant or medical provider.

Other Examination Tools

In their MedFet play, couples use several kinds of medical instruments. Medical roleplays can make use of stethoscopes, thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, Taylor reflex hammers, and even roleplays. Amazon offers many of these in reasonably priced, medical-grade versions.

Medical kinks are frequently investigated with low-cost "toy" medical instruments. The actual ones can be highly costly, after all. However, keep in mind that toys designed for children are not suitable for heavy or adult use. Many polymers that are thought to be safe for kids' play are much less secure for sexual situations. When possible, purchase the appropriate medical equipment or seek out reputable suppliers who focus on MedFet equipment.

You could believe that purchasing medical-style equipment from any fetish, bondage, or sex toy store is entirely safe. The same thing probably occurred to some of the hundreds of ER patients who had sex-related injuries.

In actuality, the majority of products branded and sold as sex toys do not meet the same safety regulations as medical equipment, especially those intended for internal use. This covers materials such as plastic, rubber, and jelly rubber. Cheap gloves, stethoscopes, speculums, and other insertable equipment should not be purchased unless you are confident that they are constructed of safe materials and will endure the abuse you intend to subject them to. Prioritize safety!

MedFet Safety Tips

MedFet starts with informed permission, just like any other sexual activity. It is not appropriate to play with medical equipment when you are uncertain, drunk, extremely exhausted, conflicted, or otherwise not totally committed to it.

Being intimately familiar with the functions of your numerous tools and toys is another aspect of medical kink.

When a catheter or speculum is misused, it can cause serious harm. Or, as Mary's partner discovered the hard way—again, pun intended—that no one's penis should be subjected to automatic blood pressure cuffs. Aww!

Participants should always talk about circumstances, desires, and constraints prior to participating in medical fetish play. Unless they have agreed to it, partners should never be taken by surprise.

Naturally, you should also have a safe word in place that you can use if the action gets too intense, painful, or unpleasant for either participant.

The restraint guidelines also apply in MedFet. There must be an agreed-upon signal in case the action needs to halt, even if someone really, truly enjoys being gagged and tied to a table. Make sure your partner is as comfortable as they want to be and that circulation isn't being stopped (unless that's your preferred type of play, in which case, adhere to all timing and intensity requirements).

According to Santini, "a more fulfilling and rich intimate life can result from embracing the individuality of our desires, including those associated with medical fetishes." As with any investigation, proceed with decency, effective communication, and an openness to comprehending your own needs as well as those of your partner. Sexual discovery is a personal journey that must be handled with compassion and understanding.