Got a Balloon Fetish? Discover What Makes Looners Squeak

Our BDSM writer Molly is here to give you the lowdown on looners – a community of kinksters who find balloons and inflatables hot hot hot. A balloon fetish can manifest in many ways; it's all about discovering what works best for you and your partner(s).  
 

Do you find balloons and inflatables a turn-on? If so, you're part of a community known as looners. The looner community embraces those who find balloons and inflatables of all shapes, sizes, and materials alluring – even if their fetish includes having a fear of balloons. If you've been thinking about squeaking in a bit of looner time, or your partner has expressed a balloon fetish, here's everything you need to know. 

What is a balloon fetish all about?

For nearly everything in life, there is a fetish. Why do some of us find knives or ropes a turn on? Why do some people feel incredibly gratified by bruises after impact play? Because human sexuality is hugely complex, we cannot explain the birth of certain fetishes. Being a looner is no exception. Some people with a balloon fetish can trace the origins back to an event, often in childhood, where something happened with a balloon that they found exciting or arousing. For others, though, there's little explanation for their kink. 

All looners are different

There is no looner playbook. If you have a partner who has expressed an interest in a balloon kink, the most important thing is to encourage them to share exactly how that manifests for them. Create a judgment-free environment where they can talk to you about their balloon fetish and what works for them. You can also encourage them to share looner porn with you, as visual depictions can be a beneficial insight into what gets them hot under the collar. For example, maybe they want to do the popping, or they'd prefer you to do it. 

So, is it all about popping balloons?

Well, no! In fact, for some looners, popping the balloons is an absolute no-no. These kinksters are called non-poppers. Then there are the poppers, and those who like a bit of both and are known as semi-poppers.

• Non-poppers - Looners who are not into the balloons popping are commonly known as non-poppers. They may enjoy rubbing their skin against a balloon or inflatable, lying on them, sitting on them, etc. Some non-poppers also love watching balloons or inflatables being blown up or having them blown up near them but are not turned on by the popping aspect of balloon play. They may even find it disappointing if they pop.
   
• Poppers - This one is fairly obvious. Looners who are poppers… live for balloons popping. They find the act of the pop, the noise, and often the jumpiness exciting and arousing. Some poppers with an inflatable or balloon fetish can even climax from it. There are also subgroups within the poppers' community, such as those who love to 'blow to pop' (when someone blows up a balloon until it bursts) or 'sit to pop' (looners who get off on themselves or others sitting or lying on balloons until they pop). There are many elements to 'sit to pop' looning, such as bare bottoms on a balloon, squeezing between thighs, or stomping on them. 
   
• Semi-poppers - Semi-poppers are the switches of the looner world. Sometimes, they like balloons to pop, and other times, they don't. There are also many gray areas within semi-popping, as with any fetish. 

Where can I buy balloons and inflatables?

If you are new to balloon fetish and want to try it, you can buy balloons from a supermarket or party shop. However, these types of balloons usually do not have the structural integrity to withstand a lot of play, often bursting very quickly. You can try specialist balloon shops online, and some looners have even turned their kink into a business and sell a wide variety of balloons and inflatables online. 

Is having a balloon fetish 'strange'?

There are still stigmas attached to many fetishes, looners included. The taboo surrounding balloon fetishes are often due to a lack of knowledge and understanding about this particular kink. Just as people get a rush of adrenalin from spanking or being tied up, playing with balloons can create similar responses in many kinksters. 

There is no 'normal' in human sexuality, and having a balloon kink is just another fun and playful way to get off! 

Molly is a BDSM enthusiast and writer of 'Molly's BDSM tips' on Fetish.com. If you want Molly to help you out with a kink-related issue, contact her via her profile.  

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