Degradation and humiliation play involve consensual psychological intensity—where one person is made to feel embarrassed, exposed, or “less than” in ways that heighten erotic tension or power dynamics. This kink may involve language, ritual, posture, tasking, or roleplay. For some, it’s about letting go of pride. For others, it’s about being seen in their rawest vulnerability—and held there. These scenes can be playful, theatrical, humiliating, cathartic, or hot as hell. But they must always be rooted in trust, consent, and aftercare.