A mask fetish?
....I don't know what to say about that.
Also reminds me of a paper bag mask (and that one silly scene from Scary Movie 2 with the Ring-expy girl).

Hmm, I think that's one of the sub groups of it. Not quite sure though.

Ahaha, this journal had me confused, that's one of my things! I dunno why I like it haha, there's definitely a market so it doesnt shock me to learn you got approached about it. c:

Any idea on the surgical masks? I ask because that's what I was approached with years ago.

could be a doctor kink, my fiancee developed one after crushing on a fictional doctor while growing up

Like Lance below me said, could very well be linked to med-play! I know that's a popular one. c:

I think it kind of depends on what kind of masks that turns people on. Like now a days thanks to the virus scare we got plenty of sexy gals wearing surgical masks. Some prefer mascaraed masks and of course for the kinky people we have rubber hood masks with holes for the eyes, some with holes for both eyes and mouth and some just mask that both blinds and gags you leaving just the holes for the nostrils to breath though. Some even have zipper mouths to allow the wearer to talk or not to talk.

Yeah, from what I could remember the person asked specifically (Reference linked) a surgical mask on my character. Patient and doctor aspect to it? Dunno.

i've never heard of that one

Yeah, rarely pops up on my end. But the interest is there.

or is that the one where it looks like a medical mask, but there's a long flexi-dong attached to it?

TBH I've noticed that I kind of enjoy the whole mask thing. Once this is all over I might look more into it.

Yeah, and it's becoming a more fashionable thing. Pandemic fashion line anyone?

As someone who has been requested to wear masks and the occasional motorcycle helmet I to was curious how many folks are just walking around stiff or moist right now.

The helmet gets extra plus points for boners. XD

LOL

Could be due to association, a more general medical fetish, or something more tied into the specific nature of masks.

Masks are totemic, transforming a person's identity and giving then an unworldly quality tied into the image/role they present. The doctor's mask is immediate authority while more sinister masks (think the Strangers or the Purge) seem to overtake the wearer's personality entirely, especially if they're incongruent with the setting or expected context. You can't react to them the same way you'd react to an uncovered face as it lacks the ability to communicate through subtle gestures or changing facial expressions.

You're simply left with the identity of the mask, having to take it at face (ahem) value.

The person wearing the mask can lose themselves in the role while their partner (or victim) loses the context to properly anticipate whats going to happen next. Basically, it gives the wearer a safety net and an excuse for indulgence while robing their playmate of the same, at least in more dominant roles. In more submissive expressions (think gimp masks or mouth-stretchers,) it steals the wearer's identity and forces them into the role in which they're bound. This can be dehumanizing but it can also be freeing, allowing them to submit completely to the expectations of that role.

In a lot of ways, it's not all that different from any other gear or outfit designed to put one into a particular mindset or headspace (think little black dress or leather bondage gear.) It simply cranks the knob up a few notches while presenting an unsettling or exciting dilemma for their partner. "I-is that really her? What does she want from me? What is she going to do to me?"

That unknown quantity and the anonymity it provides can drive anticipation for a night where all bets are off.

Ah, the really does bring in some light to it. Thank you for the more in depth info.

... weren’t you talking about surgical masks?

Yeah, but I don't mind some more general information haha.

I think mask can be very sexy. It adds an air of mystery.

Oiy your right... Not my thing but more power to folks kinks.

I've adored the surgical mask look for years for non-healthcare reasons.

The concept of wearing surgical masks in public got popular in Japan in the early 20th century for practical reasons (air quality, wanting to avoid spreading dangerous viruses), but by the turn of the 21st century Japanese youth had adapted the look for fashion, where it spread to Chinese and Korean fashion. Maybe it'll finally go worldwide now? You can get reusable ones that don't really help with air quality but keep your face warm and look cute/fashionable. They also have a similar connotation to wearing headphones in public, as a mild "please don't approach me for a random conversation" signifier.

I like the way a surgical mask's design covers and shapes the mouth and jawline. It only obscures the bottom of the face, which I think makes it more friendly than other masks. The eyes are the window to the soul, and you can still see a person's eyes, forehead, upper cheeks and the bridge of the nose. You can still recognize the person wearing the mask and read their emotions, but not 100%. It makes the face more simple at a glance, which really emphasizes pretty eyes and can work super well in the right outfit. And it has a practical purpose, so it's not suspicious or overly out-of-place in a normal outfit like other masks.

The big downside to things right now is just that a lot of people wearing masks are also worried and stressed out. Which I totally empathize with, given how things are right now. But I'd like to see more happy people wearing masks in public in the future!