A sexual or aesthetic attraction to masks, whether worn by the person or their partner, or simply as objects. The appeal can come from the visual look of a mask, the anonymity it creates, or the roleplay it enables.
Masks often serve as a fast route to becoming someone else: a stranger, a creature, a version of yourself with no recognizable face. Wearing one can loosen inhibition for shy people, while a partner in a mask introduces an element of mystery that keeps attention sharp and intensely focused on the body.
Worth knowing: A mask that covers the mouth, nose, or eyes can restrict breathing, vision, or hearing, so agree on a clear physical signal for stop and keep checking in, especially in the first minutes of wear.
Also called: roleplay masks, animal masks, latex hoods, muzzle masks, gimp masks, Venetian masks, anonymity play, leather hoods
