Whether you’re a fanfic writer, reader, or just curious, this list of 400+ kinks and tropes is the most helpful and organized reference online. It includes general sex acts, BDSM, AU tropes, fetishes, and more—all grouped in clear, easy-to-browse sections.
Why This Kink & Trope List Exists
This list was created to help people:
Make kink/trope surveys for fic exchanges
Discover what they enjoy reading or writing
Reference reliable, non-judgmental categories
Explore fiction safely and respectfully
Categories in This Kink & Trope List
To help you browse smoothly, we’ve split everything into relevant groups:
1. General Sex Acts
Examples:
Oral sex
Handjobs
Anal sex
Edging
Mutual masturbation
Threesomes
Double penetration
2. Sex Types & Locations
Examples:
Shower sex
Car sex
Public sex
Glory holes
Voyeurism
Exhibitionism
3. Bodily Fluids & Excretions
Examples:
Watersports
Saliva play
Cumplay
Lactation kink
Blood play
4. Body & Body Modifications
Examples:
Tattoo kink
Piercings
Size kink
Pregnancy (mpreg, breeding)
Cloning or body swaps
5. Clothing & Fabric Kinks
Examples:
Lingerie
Uniforms
Crossdressing
Latex/leather
Panty sniffing
6. BDSM & Power Dynamics
Examples:
Bondage
Impact play
Master/slave dynamics
Dominance/submission
Restraints
Chastity
7. Pain, Horror, and Dark Themes
Examples:
Knife play
Fear kink
Gore or cannibalism kink
Monster/horror sex
Branding or scar kink
8. Dub-Con, Non-Con & Unhealthy Dynamics (for fictional use only)
Examples:
Consent play
Dubious consent
Non-consensual themes
Blackmail
Stockholm syndrome
9. Alternate Universes (AUs) & Genre Tropes
Examples:
Coffee shop AU
Soulmates AU
Alpha/Beta/Omega
Age regression
Fantasy creature AU
Canon divergence
10. Miscellaneous Kinks
Examples:
Object insertion
Hypnosis
Tentacles
Inflation
Food kink
Pet play
11. Miscellaneous Tropes
Examples:
Hurt/comfort
Enemies to lovers
Fake dating
Forced proximity
Mutual pining
How to Use This Kink & Trope List
You can use this for:
Fanfic gift exchanges
Kink discovery surveys
NSFW writing challenges
Private exploration of fictional preferences
Organizing your AO3 bookmarks or tags
Is It Normal to Share Kink Lists with Friends?
Yes! Many writers and fandom communities do kink/trope check-ins to ensure everyone feels comfortable and understood. It’s about consent, communication, and fun.
Important Note on Consent & Fiction
This list covers fictional preferences only. Just because someone enjoys reading about a kink or trope in stories doesn’t mean they want it in real life. Always separate fiction from reality and practice respect and consent in real interactions.
FAQs
What is a kink list?
A kink list is a catalog of sexual interests, themes, and tropes that people might enjoy reading or writing in fiction.
Is this kink list safe for public use?
Yes, this blog post is structured to be respectful, non-graphic, and educational—
