There’s a subtle bedroom kink that ‘millions of women’ love, yet it often flies under the radar for men.
When it comes to deepening intimacy, there are endless ways couples can explore their connection, but this particular approach is making waves online.
Going viral on TikTok, it’s clear this preference has resonated with many women, yet a surprising number of men remain unaware.
One user expressed their thoughts on the trend, saying: “I can assure you that most romance book girls would likely have this kink!”
Another person shared their experience with this, stating: “I told him. He does it more now. Best day ever!”
A third joined in on the conversation, humorously remarking: “Well well well, the vanilla community is just finding out about small kinks that the kinky community has known all along,”
Meanwhile, a fourth simply exclaimed: “I love it!”
Despite its simplicity, it can be surprisingly impactful, transforming the emotional and physical dynamic within a relationship in a meaningful way.
This particular kink caters to a woman’s innate emotional needs, touching on her desire to feel appreciated, valued, and seen by her partner in a deeply personal way.
The challenge with this kink lies in its subtlety. It’s not about following a script or using physical tools—it’s about creating an emotional connection and expressing it through words. This can be unfamiliar territory for many men.
Unlike other kinks, it requires a focus on emotional vulnerability and verbal communication, areas that are often overlooked or avoided.
While physical connection and attraction are always important, many underestimate just how powerful words can be in shaping intimacy.
So, what exactly is this mysterious kink that’s capturing the attention of millions of women?
Known as a praise kink—or sometimes ‘affirmation play’—it involves using words of encouragement and admiration to build connection during intimate moments.
Unlike other kinks, this one is deeply rooted in the emotional and psychological aspects of intimacy. When embraced, it fosters a stronger bond and can ignite a deeper sense of passion between partners.
Praising can center around specific actions, talents, or physical qualities, creating a unique and tailored form of appreciation.
Dr. Nicole K. McNichols, an expert in this area, explained on TikTok: “People who have praise kinks get turned on by their partner complimenting them. Praise kink exists on a continuum of course, because, I mean, who doesn’t love being told that they’re beautiful or hot or amazing in some way?”
Writing for the Daily Mail, Hocking admitted that while it might seem “self-centered or even a little narcissistic to acknowledge,” she fully embraces it.
She highlighted: “It has had a whopping 60 million views on TikTok so clearly I’m not the only one lapping it up.”
She also shared some of the popular phrases within this community, such as: “You’re doing such a great job,”, “You’re so good at that,”, and “Baby, you feel amazing.”.
