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most media, feederism is treated as a punchline. Characters who participate in feeding dynamics are often portrayed as either grotesque figures or objects of ridicule, existing for shock value or comedic relief. Instead of exploring the emotional or psychological depth of these relationships, writers rely on stereotypes: the manipulative feeder, the helpless feedee, and a dark undertone of obsession and loss of control.

Shows like My Strange Addiction or Taboo have featured feederism in ways that prioritize sensationalism over nuance, offering audiences an exaggerated and stigmatized view of what is, for many, a consensual and intimate exchange. Rarely do we see portrayals that highlight the communication, boundaries, or even the joy that can exist within these dynamics.


Feederism may not be for everyone—but neither are countless other kinks or relationship dynamics. The problem isn’t that media covers feederism; it’s how it does so: with bias, ridicule, and a lack of empathy. It’s time to challenge those narratives and push for more honest, informed, and human portrayals. Because behind the fetish are real people, with real desires—and they deserve to be seen without shame.

Calling it feedism rather than feederism has been huge, one orients towards the act of feeding and makes fat people an object of fetishization, the other puts emphases on the perspective of the feedee without disounting the perspective of the feeder.

I don’t expect people to understand or accept this fetish but I advocate for fat people

I definitely think we need to create a more vibrant community of self-created media. I.e. podcasts, video series, and articles.

I mostly say this as someone who recently appeared on the podcast series Thicc Radio. It's a great show and I love the hosts, but we need more programs like that.

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Not familiar with Thicc Radio. Tell me more?

It's a podcast exploring "kink and fetish, gender, sexuality, health and healthcare, dating, culture, politics and body positivity, with reviews, guests, and more!" with a feedism / gainer lean.

Here’s the funniest thing. I’m going to love to support this podcast. But like….. in secret. Can’t wait to hear

Ya it was actually pretty fun. I was in the last episode they did before their re-brand and it was awesome to sit-down and talk about this stuff. Especially since the episode was about trans feedists who don't get as much coverage (ignoring that one video).

I'm being nosy. What's the one episode.

Unless it's a horror podcast or Sawbones, I don't really be listening to podcasts like that.

It’s widely known that overeating may lead to health issues, but so does this toxic urge to be as thin as possible. I don't expect all world to support and love us, its a niche like BDSM and others, but atleast respect us, I guess?

There was another thread about 4-6 months ago where similar topic was addressed. In fact, I think it was about social media influencers basing their entire niche off of fat shaming I’m paraphrasing. Any who, me and few others on that thread agree the shaming needs to stop, but we as a community should take some accountability for broadcasting our business online. Not everything needs to be accepted by the mainstream or public. Especially kinks and bedroom activities. It’s nobody’s beeswax 🤷🏾‍♂️


I get what you’re saying about negative stereotypes and wrongful portrayals in media but bro that’s life 🤷🏾‍♂️.