You Don’t Have to Be “That Kind of Person” to Wear Latex

Let’s clear something up straight away.

You absolutely do not need to be “that kind of person” - complete with a negative, judgemental, snidey comment attached - to wear latex.

And yet, for some reason, latex still raises eyebrows. There’s often an automatic assumption that anyone who wears it must be involved in wild group sex, swinging, or some sort of constant erotic performance.

Not so.

Latex is regularly worn - very publicly - by people like Kylie, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Sam Smith, Billy Porter, Amanda Holden and Carol Vorderman.

But pointing that out can unintentionally suggest that you need fame, status or permission to “get away with it”.

You don’t.

Latex - also known as rubber clothing - has been around for decades. One of my friends has recently been researching latex for her PhD and has spoken with people who’ve been wearing it for many, many years. Some stories even trace back to the Second World War.

So why does latex still get lumped into one narrow category?

Because yes - latex is often described as a fetish.

And that word carries a lot of baggage.

So what actually is a fetish?

When I looked into this, I discovered something interesting.

According to both the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and the Britannica Dictionary, the word fetish has multiple meanings, not all of them sexual.

Broadly speaking, a fetish can mean:

• an object with spiritual or symbolic significance

• something a person feels a strong attachment to or enjoyment of

• a focus or interest that brings pleasure or meaning

• and yes, in some cases, something associated with sexual arousal

  
  

In other words, a fetish is not automatically about sex - it’s about focus, meaning, enjoyment and personal significance.

We all have them.

You might have a fetish for vintage vinyl records.

For heavy woollen kilts against bare skin.

For routine.

For control.

For colour.

For authenticity.

Latex simply happens to sit at the intersection of sensory experience, symbolism, and self-expression - which is why it’s so easily misunderstood.

What it means for me

So yes, you could say that my husband and I have a latex fetish - and I’m completely comfortable with that.

For me, latex is clothing that makes me feel great. Clothing that we take care of. Clothing that we enjoy wearing for specific moments and purposes.

Latex Lord G will happily slide into a catsuit, add layers, and wear latex all day. I’m different. I prefer to dress up - to attend events, socialise, or create content at home. Most of my days are spent at my desk, and I’m far more comfortable in casual clothes. Latex, for me, is something special.

I love dressing up and creating content. I love hitting record and speaking to the camera - just being myself.

The editing and faffing afterwards? Less so. But we’ll gloss over that.

So… who can wear latex?

Anyone.

Yes - anyone.

Latex can be a simple tube dress or as elaborate and theatrical as you like. Some people adore high-shine polished latex; others prefer chlorinated, matte finishes that slide on easily and feel more low-key.

Age doesn’t matter. Size doesn’t matter. Gender doesn’t matter.

I’ve met latex lovers in their twenties, seventies and eighties. Styles range wildly - from functional, baggy chorewear to tightly fitted outfits, exaggerated silhouettes, padding, inflatable hoods, and everything in between.

What unites them isn’t sex.

It’s creativity.

Individuality.

Empowerment.

Liberation.

Latex invites you to step outside how society says you should look, behave, or present yourself in order to be “acceptable”.

And here’s the beautiful thing: within the latex community, people generally accept each other exactly as they are. Executives, business owners, creatives, financiers, retirees - all walks of life.

We may not be on the global stage, but we show up on our own personal stage by being true to ourselves.

Some choose to stay anonymous. That’s completely valid.

But in my experience, the real empowerment comes when you stop hiding what you love - whether that’s latex or anything else - under a bushel (latex-made or not!).

Latex is just one way we express who we are. If you feel called to share what lights you up - latex or otherwise - I’d love to hear from you.

If this resonated, and you’re curious to explore further, you’re very welcome inside the Lucy Loves Latex community.

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