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WTF Is a Rubberist

Rubberism was born out of heroism.

By Frank WhitePublished 8 years ago 5 min read
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Underneath they wear latex, like in comic books, the way superheroes had their tight latex outfits on underneath their civilian clothing. And like many of these characters children worshipped from comic to big screen, the costume beneath had a mask of the same stretchy yet firm texture. Sometimes they were scary masks. Some had no holes for eyes, because beneath that rubber exterior were eyes blinded from youth. Rubberists first revealed their shapely bulges and breast forms on the pages of post World War II comic books. Both men and women were given equal attention and detail to anatomical perfection. WTF is a Rubberist, you ask? Simply put, a Rubberist is someone who is a rubber or latex enthusiast. In my book if you wear a rubber suit with a mask and sometimes even a cape of similar material, then that qualifies you as an enthusiast, even before you stepped out in public wearing it. But these folks were superheroes, and what do fans of superheroes do? They imitate their favorite characters. Rubberism was born out of heroism.

What is Rubberism?

Since we were kids, most of us at one time or another saw ourselves in a rubber suit beating up on someone, or perhaps for the more submissive, being beaten up on. Most of us probably have envisioned unzipping some hot hero's latex onesie. Think Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow body or Ryan Reynold's Deadpool bulge. Rubber fetishism is unsurprisingly a subculture of BDSM. This narcissistic fetish that both pleasures the ones wearing the rubber as much as it does the ones who just enjoys watching those in it. I believe the gay community coined the phrase "Rubbermen," but it really is a pansexual pleasure.

Attraction to the material can range from wearing it to touching it, and even to smelling it. Again, hard to meet someone who denies that instinctive love of the smell of new rubber. Sometimes referred to as "second skin syndrome," the rubber gives the appearance of nudity without actual nudity. Dousing a rubber suit in a coat of shiny lube helps loosen up the crowd.

Rubberist Garments

Latex fetishism often involves dressing up in the material; looking at it worn by sexual partners; or fantasies about wearers of skin-tight or other latex garments, such as divers and workers wearing industrial protective clothing. Another common stereotype of it is the image of a dominatrix wearing a skin-tight, usually jet-black, latex or PVC catsuit.

Some latex enthusiasts are also turned on by the wearing of draped latex garments such as cloaks. Other rubber paraphernalia, such as wet suits, gas masks, splash suits, Mackintoshes, galoshes, Wellington boots, rubber/plastic pants, and diapers are also often added to the scenario. Heavier fetishists often attempt duplicating all kinds of "everyday wear" into a rubber counterpart. Some PVC enthusiasts are turned on by PVC Hazmat suits and other forms of industrial protective clothing. A substantial industry exists to produce specialist latex or rubber fetish clothing garments for rubber enthusiasts.

While the most stereotypical rubberist clothing includes a skin-tight black bodysuit, there are also many accessories that can be added to complete the ensemble. Full face hoods and gas masks can cover the rubberist's face and head. Individual rubber pieces like shoes, pants, skirts, tops, corsets, and gloves can be matched to create an outfit. Rubberists aren't required to be completely covered, but with the lack of identity to others, they can claim an alternate personality and character. Garments are created in a variety of different colors to add a different sense of arousal for individuals.

Rubberism and BDSM

As a subfetish of BDSM, Rubberists often participate in the specifics of the community. Devices like rubber body bags can be implemented to enhance pleasure, for example. These rubber body bags involve an individual crawling into the bag so only their head or face are exposed. Once they are securely in the bag, the air inside is removed, leaving the individual in a vacuum sealed bag, unable to move. This form of submission results in being teased or tortured (sexually and willingly) into ecstasy. When the fun is over, the bag is then inflated, to allow the individual to move around freely. In this way, the dominant/submissive relationship is acted out, giving one person complete power while the other is compliant.

Rubberism and Role Play

Rubberism also taps into role play. Individuals can add full face masks and tails that portray a certain animal to get the full effect. They can act like that specific animal in sounds and behaviors in order to please their master. One role play that is commonly acted out is rubber ponies, which is when an individual dresses in his or her rubber outfit with a pony mask and tail. There are even reigns and a bit that must be worn in order to accurately portray a pony in training. Their "trainer" or "owner" will request things of them, such as to trot or leap, as a real horse would. If the trainer is unhappy with their actions and performance, they may be whipped or punished to show the dissatisfaction.

One of the most public displays of rubberists occurred at the London Gay Pride March in 2012, where a group of rubberists came together to form an organized section of human puppies and their handlers within the parade. One woman who participated wore a leather cat suit, had her ankles fastened to her thighs and wore knee pads to protect her knees. She was walked on a leash down the streets in the parade. She, and others, barked, yelped, and howled down the city streets while many spectators, from the business men to the tourists' children, stopped to pet the rubber human dogs.

Ultimately, this sector of fetishism is usually deemed perverted and unusual. However, fetishes are not as socially forbidden as they once were. There are forums and exclusive groups for individuals who are interested, and there is acceptance within that specific community. By participating in a fetish that hides your identity, you can create a new persona and allow yourself to embrace being a completely different person.

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About the Creator

Frank White

New Yorker in his forties. His counsel is sought by many, offered to few. Traveled the world in search of answers, but found more questions.

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