{"id":336,"date":"2018-09-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lovenselife.com\/uncategorized\/vampire-fetish"},"modified":"2026-02-10T12:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:26:05","slug":"vampire-fetish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/kink-bdsm\/vampire-fetish","title":{"rendered":"Vampire Fetish 101 – Understanding the Sexual and Sanguine Kink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019re either here because you\u2019re curious about vampire play and need reassurance you\u2019re not weird, or you\u2019re super confused as to why people are into these things. Either way, don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ll get you sorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t kick a head of garlic without hitting something vampire-themed. They\u2019re everywhere \u2013 movies, television, books, music, computer games, paintings, comics, opera\/theater, and ballet \u2026 yep, even ballet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact is, we\u2019ve embedded all things sanguine in our culture WAY before we had the formal kinks and fetishes that are identified now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE VAMPIRES?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even if they started something as mythologically feral and terrifying, we\u2019ve turned them into the perfect vessel for human longings.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We desire to be beautiful, powerful, intelligent, charismatic, and sometimes feared. We want to be so perfect, and so alluring, that we can get anything or anyone we want with ease \u2013 we want to embrace our sexual natures and not have to apologize for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of that…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want the freedom to go wild at any time \u2013 whether from lust, hunger, or anger \u2013 and it\u2019s \u201cacceptable\u201d because it\u2019s in a vampire\u2019s \u201cnature\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, let\u2019s not forget about our old friend, Death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humans fear the unknows of death, and so it\u2019s no surprise that we feel drawn to things that offer immortality or far more years than we already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just being<\/em> a vampire. Some people love the idea of being at the mercy of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their sultry natures and \u201cmesmerizing\u201d abilities allow the \u201cprey\u201d to experience sexual bliss without guilt because \u201cthey had no choice\u201d. It\u2019s a similar theory to \u201cconsensual ravaging role plays\u201d. Women, in particular, are socially condemned for being sexually liberal or something other than a married-off virgin, so for some, going wild with Dracula can be downright cathartic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t forget the gentlemen out there, who also enjoy being dominated by a powerful man or woman and find that role play is an easier avenue to explore these desires and enter a submissive role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BUT WHAT ABOUT THE BLOOD?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Vampire<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Here\u2019s where it gets very tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For obvious reasons, vampire-related kinks and fetishes have found their way into BDSM culture, where outlying or \u201ccurrently non-normal\u201d bedroom behaviors are embraced and accepted without judgment. That is, of course, as long as they stay safe, sane, and consensual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, like any BDSM group, there are sub-groups upon sub-groups, as well as undefined titles or labels that people constantly disagree on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We CAN safely break it down into two fetish categories\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VAMPIRISM FETISH<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 The attraction to the vampire lifestyle<\/strong> and mythology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLOOD FETISH<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 A BDSM edge play where someone gets a thrill out of blood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it always sexual?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are the mutually inclusive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Someone can love vampire stuff but hate the idea of actual blood or bloodletting. Someone can love bloodletting but not give two frigs about Dracula. There are also people who combine the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there a right or wrong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s like saying someone who plays basketball every other weekend is more right or wrong than someone who plays baseball once a month or the guy who likes both and does it as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kinks and fetishes are as personal and unique as the person practicing them. The BDSM community loves their labels because it\u2019s easier to find people with similar interests<\/strong>. You\u2019ll know which message board and groups to join. But, past that, you still need to spend time finding people who are compatible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BUT IT\u2019S BLOOD! EW!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Vampire<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

True, and that freaks some people out. But if that\u2019s the case, and the wonderful thing about real BDSM play, if you don\u2019t like it \u2026 you don\u2019t have to do it<\/em>. Plain and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUT\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s something you want to try, just know that there are a TON of rules and research you need to do before then. And that\u2019s not even covering all the STI tests you need to do before you even scratch the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE:<\/strong><\/span> Blood play is a large topic and better suited for a separate article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add another layer of fun? Check out Lovense app-controlled sex toys.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n