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Phillip Joy, Assistant Professor, Applied Human Nutrition, Mount Saint Vincent University

Pup Play: Kink communities can help people build connections and improve their body image

Pup play has its roots within kink communities and gay BDSM and leather subculture. (Shutterstock)

In recent years, the world of kink lifestyles and subcultures has gained increasing attention. Kink is a general term that includes various expressions of unconventional or non-traditional sexual desires. This encompasses a wide array of practices, including power dynamics, intense sensations/stimuli, role-playing and more.

One such form of role-play that is often misunderstood is known as pup play. Pups are consenting adults who roleplay by dressing and acting as young canines, or pups.

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