Pet play is a form of roleplay where participants take on characteristics of animals. Common forms include puppy play, kitten play, and pony play. The other partner may take an owner/trainer role similar to mistress dynamics.
The appeal varies - some enjoy the playfulness and shedding human complexity, others enjoy the power exchange, some appreciate the specific aesthetics and gear, and many find it allows expression of different personality aspects.
Gear may include collars, ears, tails, masks, and themed accessories. The aesthetics often overlap with leather and BDSM communities.
Pet play communities exist with their own events and culture. Explore related content on fetish cams and read our kink dictionary for more terminology.