Pet play
Also known as
- petplay
- pet play
- animal roleplay
- primal pet
Pet play leans heavily on headspace and affection, and many people find it relaxing and freeing. The physical side is only one part of it. Roles like pup, kitten and pony each have their own flavour, with the dynamic agreed between the people involved.
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More specific terms that sit under this one.
- Puppy play
Pet play in which a partner embodies a playful, loyal puppy persona, often enjoying its carefree, affectionate headspace.
- Kitten play
Pet play centred on an independent, curious kitten persona — playful, sometimes aloof, and affectionate on its own terms.
- Pony play
A form of pet play embodying the grace and discipline of a pony, sometimes involving training-style routines.