A rubber fetish is a sexual or aesthetic attraction to items made from latex or rubber, especially clothing such as catsuits, gloves, and masks worn tight against the skin. For many people the draw is the material itself, its shine, its smell, and the way it clings to the body.
Rubber and latex are closely related materials, though latex is a natural sap and rubber can refer to either natural or synthetic forms. People are often drawn to the way the material hugs every curve and the sensory feedback from the tightness, temperature, and smell it creates. It shows up in private play, fetish fashion, and events where polished rubber garments are worn as a look and a sensation.
Worth knowing: Latex and rubber garments trap heat and restrict airflow, so check in regularly, watch for overheating or breathing problems, and never wear tight gear around the neck or chest without a clear way to release it quickly.
Also called: latex fetish, rubberism, rubberist, latex clothing, catsuit fetish, rubber bondage gear, chlorinated latex, rubber and PVC
