{"id":36816,"date":"2021-09-19T15:00:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T13:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=36816"},"modified":"2025-09-14T22:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T20:11:06","slug":"neck-fetish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/neck-fetish\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathing Down Someone\u2019s Neck\u2026 in a Good Way! The Neck Fetish, Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a number of different things that can float one\u2019s boat. We may not always find it arousing ourselves, but as long as it\u2019s <\/span>safe, sane, and consensual<\/span>, hey\u2026 you do you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And so, we present to you: the neck fetish. A seemingly innocent part of the body that can really get one\u2019s motor running\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Neck Fetish?<\/span><\/h1>\n

A neck fetish is when one is sexually aroused or interested in the part of the body that is the neck. Usually it is the neck of someone else, and it is often the female neck that tends to be more desired.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now you may be thinking, <\/span>\u201cWell, wait\u2026 I really like necks\u2026 kissing, licking, and caressing. Do I have a neck fetish?\u201d<\/span><\/i> Let’s dive into what a fetish actually is, shall we?<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Sexual Fetish?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>sexual fetish<\/span><\/a> is when one becomes sexually excited in response to an object or body part that\u2019s not normally sexualised, such as shoes, feet…or the neck. And usually those with a sexual fetish require their preferred fetish in order to become <\/span>aroused<\/span> and reach climax.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, one may hold, smell, rub, or taste an object or body part, or ask their partner to wear or use an object, whilst <\/span>masturbating<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anything can be considered a fetish, making a list of fetishes impossible to define. The most common fetishes include the <\/span>feet<\/span><\/a>, and specific body features such as obesity, piercings, tattoos, and hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a big inclination for some to fetishise items of clothing like stockings, skirts, or shoes, as well as items of a particular material. Leather, rubber, or <\/span>latex<\/span>, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n

A fetish isn\u2019t categorised as a disorder, and can simply be an utterly arousing way in which to get closer to oneself and their partner. <\/span>However, if a fetish causes intense and lasting distress, it could be considered a disorder.<\/p>\n

According to<\/span> Richard Krueger, MD<\/span><\/a>, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhether somebody is doing this by themselves or with a partner, if they\u2019re happy with it, then it\u2019s not an issue. When it\u2019s a disorder, it feels out of control. Someone might disappear from work or home to practice their fetish in secret.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Kenneth Rosenberg, MD<\/span><\/a>, psychiatry professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, also weighed in on the topic and said:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs long as everyone agrees, then chances are, no one is getting hurt in a way that is extreme or permanent, and everyone\u2019s happy with what\u2019s happening.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

His example of a fetish being a disorder includes one saying something like: <\/span>\u201cYou can sleep in the other room, just leave me your shoes.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Alas, we digress from the topic\u2026 neck fetishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Do Some Fetishise the Neck?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s true that the neck is a vulnerable part of the body that\u2019s <\/span>extremely sensitive<\/span>, making it a delicate and sensual area. Not just that, but people, mostly women, tend to adorn their neck with different kinds of jewellery and\/or scarves, and some have their neck covered by their long hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All of these things can lead one to be aroused at the thought of uncovering (like undressing) the bare neck. Just like we eroticise our intimate areas because they are hidden by clothes, it is roughly the same notion when it comes to the neck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other reasons why the neck may be the object of one\u2019s affection is that they like to examine the skin, blue veins, and the muscles that pop or move as the head turns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The curves, softness, and scent of one’s neck too plays a role in this fetish. With that, some who have a neck fetish may bite or suck their lover\u2019s neck to give them love bites as proof of their adoration.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Neck is an Erogenous Zone<\/span><\/h2>\n

Perhaps you haven\u2019t got a neck fetish, nor do you know anyone who does, but it doesn\u2019t take away from the fact that the neck is a well-known <\/span>erogenous zone<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The nape of the neck is loaded with nerve endings. This means that even the smallest of touches, licks, or <\/span>kisses<\/span> has the power to give one goosebumps and an increased level of arousal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With this, it\u2019s not all that hard to see why some have a neck fetish. One may love to tease their partner by gliding the skin with their fingertips, kissing or biting the neck, or engaging in (light) choking during sexual activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Link Between a Shaved Head & Neck Fetish<\/span><\/h2>\n

Earlier mentioned, covering one\u2019s neck with long hair and having it appear to be \u2018naked\u2019 once removed can be a huge turn on for those who have a neck fetish. But there too can be an attraction to both men and women who have a shaved head, exposing their neck, which is usually more tanned than their scalp. This change in skin tone can certainly have erotic connotations.<\/span><\/p>\n

One artist, <\/span>Maghina<\/span>, created a series of photographs that placed emphasis on the neck by manipulating their model\u2019s (or lover\u2019s) hairstyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

The images do not show the model\u2019s face, only (eventually) the back of the neck, allowing us to see how their hairstyle changes over the course of the photoshoot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This lets us know that their hair has been manipulated throughout the shoot, outside of a hair salon, which indicates a big level of <\/span>trust<\/span> and intimacy. The series then beholds a fully exposed neck, as the hair has been shaved.<\/span><\/p>\n

The objective of Maghina\u2019s work is not made clear, but it does show the physical intimacy involved with being so close to another\u2019s neck\u2026 the kind of intimacy that usually only takes place during <\/span>sleep<\/span> or sexual activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With that, it\u2019s clear that there are many reasons why a neck fetish may be entirely erotic. And because we\u2019re such wonderfully diverse humans, it\u2019s almost quite <\/span>romantic<\/span> to realise just how beautiful the neck really is, wouldn\u2019t you agree?<\/span><\/p>\n

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