Stretch marks as a kink refers to sexual or aesthetic attraction to stretch marks on a partner's or one's own body. Stretch marks (striae) are lines or streaks that form on skin when it expands or contracts rapidly, commonly appearing on the abdomen, thighs, hips, breasts, and upper arms. Within the feederism category, this attraction is often linked to weight gain, as gaining body fat is one of the most common causes of stretch marks. However, the kink is broader than feederism alone: some people are drawn to stretch marks independently of any weight-gain dynamic, appreciating them as a visual or tactile feature. The attraction can be primarily visual, involving the appearance of the marks, or tactile, involving touching, tracing, or kissing them. For others, stretch marks carry a symbolic appeal, representing body growth, change, or the history of a person's body. The kink can be experienced as admiration, arousal, or both, and it exists on a spectrum from mild preference to a central erotic focus.
In practice, this kink most often shows up as heightened attention to the stretch marks on a partner's body during intimacy. A person with this attraction might spend time visually admiring the marks, tracing them with their fingers, or kissing or pressing their lips along them. The tactile experience is a draw for many, since stretch marks have a distinct texture, often slightly raised or indented compared to surrounding skin, that can feel pleasurable to both the person touching and, for many, the person being touched.
Within a feederism context, stretch marks can function as a visible record of weight gain, which is erotically significant for feeders and feedees who find the process of gaining itself arousing. In that dynamic, new or widening marks may be noticed and appreciated as milestones.
Outside of feederism, the appeal is often more straightforwardly aesthetic or body-positive: the marks are seen as attractive in their own right, connected to a broader appreciation of soft, full, or changed bodies.
Common variations include a preference for certain locations (abdomen, hips, thighs), certain colors (fresh red or purple marks versus older silver or white ones), or certain patterns (parallel lines, branching patterns). Some people also enjoy the role of affirming a partner's body when that partner has historically felt shame about their marks.
The primary safety consideration here is emotional. Stretch marks carry significant cultural stigma, and a partner may have complicated feelings about their own marks before learning they are found attractive. Bring up this interest gently, making clear it comes from genuine appreciation rather than fetishization that reduces a person to a single feature. Ask before touching or commenting on a partner's body. If feederism dynamics are also involved, keep open, ongoing conversations about weight, body image, and any health considerations. Never pressure a partner to gain weight or to display their body in ways they find uncomfortable.
It sits on a spectrum. For some people it is a mild aesthetic preference, similar to preferring a certain hair color. For others it is a more central erotic focus that qualifies as a fetish. Neither end of the spectrum is inherently problematic as long as it involves consenting adults.
No. While stretch marks appear in the feederism category because weight gain is a common cause of them, many people are attracted to stretch marks from pregnancy, growth spurts, muscle gain, or simply genetics. The kink and feederism can overlap, but they are not the same thing.
Lead with affirmation rather than surprise. Letting a partner know you find their body attractive generally before zeroing in on a specific feature reduces the chance they will feel singled out or embarrassed. Gauge their reaction and follow their lead on how much detail to go into.
This is common, given how much cultural messaging frames stretch marks as flaws. Patience and consistency help more than a single conversation. Continuing to express genuine appreciation over time, without pressuring your partner to perform comfort they don't feel, tends to be more effective than any one declaration.
Yes. Online spaces focused on body positivity, feederism, and fat admiration often include people who share this attraction. Forums, subreddits, and platforms dedicated to feederism or body appreciation are the most common places to find these communities.
Attractions can develop through experience, exposure, and association. Some people report noticing the attraction only after becoming intimate with a partner who had stretch marks. Others have been aware of it from early in their sexual development. Both patterns are reported and neither is unusual.
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