Softcutie:
On tumblr “soft feedism” is the term most used to describe this.
I’m curious as to understanding the continuum of kink that seems like many kinks have a spectrum that ranges from creation and celebration to ruination.
Kink is a very fluid thing. But I've noticed that there are some general archetypes.
Non-gaining feedism: No desire to gain weight
Classic feedism: Desire to be fed/feed and fatten(ed)
Extreme feedism: Desire to be fed/feed and fatten(ed) as much as possible without severe health issues
Ruination feedism: Desire to be fed/feed and fatten(ed) regardless of or in service to health issues.
Technically, feedism as we understand it is two fetishes merged into one: fat fetish and feeding fetish. Then there are the satellite fetishes - things that aren't feedism but are feedist adjacent. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Food
- Bellies
- Expansion
- Transformation
- Vore
A lot of people view feedism through a BDSM lens - even if they aren't into BDSM. I won't say it's a bad thing. BDSM is a very popular fetish, and it pairs well with everything. However, I think it's also a limiting view. There's nothing wrong with enjoying soft feedism, but there is so much more than soft vs hard feedism.