Why do people wear latex? Survey results – Latex Polska (2024)

In mid-December 2021, we asked you for your opinions on latex – whether you are interested in it, whether you wear it and how you view it in general. Your answers will help clarify some important questions. We start with the fundamental one – what excites people so much about latex and why do they wear it at all?

It would seem at first glance that latex is a very impractical material and many people have ambiguous associations with it. Nevertheless, many people are very eager to wear it, take pictures of it and get a lot of joy out of it. So let’s see what they answered to the question “What do you like most about latex?”. Below are the aggregate results of answers to such a question by people who are interested in and wear latex. Each responding person could choose as many answers as he or she thought were most relevant.

Clearly, it must be said that there are 4 answers in the lead unquestionably, which received more than 80% of the votes. So at least 4 out of 5 people wear latex because of the fact that it hugs the body, has a unique look and shine, allows a unique way to feel touch and various stimuli, and has a sexual dimension. Such results are hardly surprising. They are a direct result of the properties and structure of latex. It is an extremely elastic material with a perfectly smooth surface. This means that latex clothing can perfectly adhere to the body and reflect its shapes. In addition, it can be glossed and polished, thus achieving a complete look that seems to strive for perfection. In addition to the outward appearance, the feel of the wearer also turns out to be important. These are also quite unique due to the fact that the material adheres to the body. As a result, touch and all stimuli are felt in a completely different way than with other materials. It is these characteristics that make latex such an original material that provides sensations to the wearer and the onlooker. Some other materials look similar, but that’s where the similarities end. In fourth place was the answer referring to the sexuality aspect of latex. One might suspect that the association of latex with broad sexuality is primarily due to the fact that not so long ago it was used almost exclusively in erotic and fetish content. Nevertheless, today we are witnessing a major change, as latex is “making its way into salons.” This is also confirmed by our other question in the survey, which clearly indicates that the fashion aspect is no less important than the fetish aspect.

It should be noted that the vast majority of the responses considered were given by men. Their answers almost coincide with those we saw above, and they largely influenced such a shape of the overall results. It is therefore worth giving the floor to women and seeing how the answers shape up in their case. Below, therefore, are the responses to the same question, but limited to the responses of women only. For easier analysis, the answers are arranged in exactly the same order as above.

Even at first glance, one can see some discrepancies. The body-pressing aspect of latex and its unique look and sheen are invariably the most important. Touch and perception of stimuli are also important. Characteristically, however, latex allows women to feel attractive and sexy in it, which also gives them a lot of confidence. It also allows them to stand out from the crowd. Sexual arousal, on the other hand, is less important. The other points are already distributed similarly for both sexes. Hence the conclusion that women – compared to men – value latex more for how they look in it than how they feel in it. In the field of availability and choice of different latex garments, it is women who have more choice (dresses, stockings, skirts, etc.). Although everyone can wear what they want and what they like, it is much easier for women to create a greater variety of latex ensembles in the classic way.

We also asked a similar question to people who do not wear latex, but are interested in it, or once tried it, but for various reasons do not wear it. What is the situation here?

Leading the answers are those related to the visual aspect, and the first is appearance and gloss. This is a natural answer, as it is the appearance of latex that makes the greatest impression on the viewer. This appearance also has the effect of increasing the attractiveness of latex wearers. The third place is the rubber’s support of the body. This is certainly a matter of emphasizing the figure through clothing. Nevertheless, sexuality is important here. Because there is little real contact with the material, things like sound and smell are relegated to the background.

These are the main answers to the question “Why do people wear latex?”. Clearly, then, it must be admitted that latex is a unique material that gives sensations to both parties – the wearer and the onlooker. It wraps around the body, accentuates the body’s figure, shines and gives a great sensation from wearing it. It affects many senses at the same time. These qualities make us feel prettier, more attractive and sexier in it. As a result, self-confidence grows.

Are you surprised by the results or exactly what you expected? Are you waiting for other analyses? Or do you have some specific points to explore? Let us know in the comments!