Latex

Latex is a form of rubber used to make tight, glossy garments such as catsuits, hoods, gloves, and harnesses. Alongside leather, it holds a notable place in queer fetish and kink culture, where its snug fit, striking shine, and skin-hugging sensation are part of the appeal. The gay latex and rubber scene has its own events, makers, and aesthetics, and latex fashion has crossed into mainstream and high-fashion spaces while keeping its subcultural roots. Latex also carries a safer-sex association, since latex gloves, condoms, and barriers are recommended for many sexual activities. As with all kink, wearing latex is about consensual self-expression.