The Most Googled Kinks in the UK (And What They Actually Mean)
Pornhub released its latest insights and let’s just say, the UK is not as vanilla as it pretends to be. Behind those quiet cups of tea and polite smiles, the nation’s getting off to some pretty specific filth.
But most people aren’t googling “What is a kink?”
They’re searching for the things that make their brain buzz and their underwear damp. So we’re breaking down what Brits are really looking for and what those kinks actually mean in real life.
1. Feet
Foot fetish searches continue to top the UK’s charts. People are obsessed with toes, soles, arches, and well-worn socks.
What it means:
A foot fetish is when feet are a major source of arousal, not just a casual like, but a full-body reaction. Some are into foot worship, others into the scent or even trampling.
Why it’s hot:
Feet are taboo. They’re often hidden, submissive, and symbolic. That vulnerability? That’s catnip for a lot of brains.
2. Choking
Breathplay is one of the most searched kinks in the UK, especially among women.
What it means:
Choking kinks involve placing pressure on the neck, either physically or symbolically , to intensify submission, trust, and arousal.
Why it’s hot:
It’s primal. It’s intimate. And it flips the power dynamic completely. When done safely and consensually, choking can create intense trust and mind-blowing orgasms.
3. BDSM
A broad term, but one of the top categories across the UK.
What it means:
Bondage. Discipline. Dominance. Submission. Sadism. Masochism. It’s not always about pain, sometimes it’s about power, precision, or restraint.
Why it’s hot:
BDSM allows people to play with roles, intensity, control, and surrender, all within a trusted container. It’s sex with structure, and that makes people feel safe and filthy.
4. Pegging
Searches for pegging have skyrocketed, especially among men.
What it means:
Pegging is when a woman uses a strap-on to penetrate a man anally. It flips the script on traditional roles and explores prostate pleasure, submission, and power play.
Why it’s hot:
It’s taboo, gender-bending, and offers intense physical pleasure. For many men, it’s also about experiencing vulnerability in a way they’ve never been allowed before.
5. Public Sex
The thrill of getting caught is clearly getting people off.
What it means:
Public sex doesn’t have to be actually public, sometimes it’s just the fantasy of being watched, caught, or exposed.
Why it’s hot:
It combines risk, performance, adrenaline, and power. It’s also often paired with dominance, restraint, or humiliation kinks.
6. Group Sex
UK searchers are very curious about threesomes, orgies, and gangbangs.
What it means:
Group sex kinks involve more than two partners, whether it's a fantasy or a full-blown party.
Why it’s hot:
It taps into themes of abundance, surrender, voyeurism, and exhibitionism. Some love the attention. Others love the chaos. Everyone loves the orgasm.
7. Roleplay
Teacher. Boss. Stranger. Doctor. The UK is loving a scripted fantasy.
What it means:
Roleplay kinks involve pretending to be someone else, or creating a dynamic where power, age, status, or familiarity is exaggerated.
Why it’s hot:
It lets people explore the forbidden in a safe way. It’s also a playground for shame, control, and curiosity, without the real-life consequences.
8. Cuckolding
A fast-rising search term across UK regions.
What it means:
Cuckolding is when one partner watches (or knows) the other is having sex with someone else and gets turned on by it.
Why it’s hot:
It’s the ultimate mix of humiliation, voyeurism, submission, and taboo. For some, it’s psychological. For others, it’s deeply erotic power exchange.
9. Femdom
Searches for female dominance are high and rising.
What it means:
Femdom kinks revolve around dominant women taking control, issuing orders, punishing, or worshipping, depending on the dynamic.
Why it’s hot:
It flips the script. For men especially, it allows them to submit, be used, and feel deeply desired in a way mainstream culture doesn’t offer.
10. Spanking
A timeless classic, and still one of the UK’s top kinks.
What it means:
Spanking kinks can be about punishment, pleasure, dominance, or release. From hand slaps to full paddles, it’s all about impact and energy.
Why it’s hot:
It’s simple, direct, and filled with emotional charge. Spanking activates pain, submission, anticipation, and reward, all in one filthy slap.
What These Searches Really Tell Us
Kink isn’t niche anymore. These aren’t the fantasies of the few, they’re the search habits of the many. The UK is quietly filthy, and that’s beautiful.
Behind every search is a question: Is this normal? Am I alone? Could I actually do this?
And here’s the answer: You’re not weird. You’re just wired for more.
Want to Explore Your Own Kinks?
Start small. Start curious. Start by talking about it with someone you trust — or telling us. We love hearing your confessions. They make people feel seen.
And if you’re not sure where to begin?
Start with your browser history.
That’s where your filth lives and your freedom begins.