The term trampling comes from the English verb “trample” and is the action of walking on something or someone repeatedly in order to generate a pressure effect. The use by animals has been evidenced and this action causes effects in nature and wildlife.
It is commonly called "trampling effect on the ground", sometimes it is useful to facilitate the growth of grass in the fields, although also, in other circumstances it can produce an alteration of the ecology.
Sexual connotation
In this case, the word trampling is used to describe a sexual practice where one individual walks over another and through this pleasure is obtained by stepping on or being stepped on. There is also the case of "multitrampling" where several people walk on another individual.
It is considered a fetish and as it can produce pain, it is generally cataloged within the sadomasochistic and BDSM genre because it involves techniques where one of the participants is subjected (stepped on, in this case), and because it is usually performed by foot fetishists and footwear.
Usually, the typical situation involves a woman walking or stepping on a submissive man barefoot, in socks, nylons, shoes, or in the most extreme case heels.
The person doing the trampling must mainly walk although he can jump or stomp the other on his back, chest, stomach, genitals, face, etc.
Origin and objectives
In the beginning it was implemented in order to provide muscle relaxation massages, it turned out to be very beneficial and offers excellent results.
At present, it has been found to be effective as a therapeutic, antidepressant, psychological motivator, to combat stress and as an alternative for fun in relationships.
At first, it was believed that its beginnings were in China or Japan but the evidence found dates back to much more remote times in human history.
Cuneiform records (mankind's oldest writing), paintings and statues of gods have been found in ancient Babylon that reported evidence of the existence of these practices.
In very distant times there were deities who were worshiped for the supposed healing effect of their feet and without distinguishing the sex they performed this activity, more specifically on the stomach or even jumping.
It was predominant in the East and therefore it is very rare to find reports of this in the West. Due to this, taboos and extremely conservative attitudes were generated that look at it with fear, thanks to globalization and the use of the Internet this situation of suspicion and fear is less and less common.
Scientific explanation
On the sole of the foot there are many nerve endings of the different systems of the human body capable of detecting the slightest friction produced by any stimulus.
Therefore, according to various studies and due to the presence of so many nerve endings, the rubbing of the feet with any other part of the body (own or someone else) can produce great pleasure.
Practitioners
Trampling can be practiced by two or more people of any gender and age, taking into account certain obvious concerns such as differences in age, weight, etc.
In most cases it is carried out as a couple activity (married couple, boyfriends or lovers) but it can also be carried out by family, friends or even strangers.
In countries such as Brazil, Germany, Italy, Japan and others, events are developed where thousands of people do trampling at the same time and it is even televised live.
Process
- One person lies on the floor on his chest or back so that another can climb on his body.
- Walking initially on the stomach or lower back.
- Later you can go all the other parts of the body: chest, ribs, back, legs, etc. Special care must be taken with touching the most sensitive parts of the body such as: the breasts, genitals, neck and vital parts since these are very delicate.
It can be done directly with bare feet (acupressure), with stockings of any type, nylon or directly with shoes on (tacupuncture). This will depend on what the person receiving the massage wants.
It is important for those who tread to try to maintain their balance by leaning on something if necessary. You must be very careful when doing this practice with stilettos, these can create serious injuries that are no longer considered "games" or healthy activities.
The duration of this activity depends entirely on the practitioners, although it is recommended that it be carried out for around 15 or 30 minutes per session.
Greater physical benefits are obtained if it is done at least once a week. It can be done anywhere, without limitations, closed or open spaces by 2 or more people.
It is advisable to practice trampling on soft ground such as grass, mattress or carpet for comfort and enjoyment.
They can be carried out privately, publicly or openly without any limitation, the only limitation is the degree of culture and social development of the people around them if it is done publicly, but it is possible.
If it is proposed to you and you are not interested in trying it or trying it and you do not like it, simply communicate that you are not interested, it must be a mutually consensual practice.
Risks
This practice does not imply any type of risk for the subjects involved, it can be carried out by people of any sex and age.
On the contrary of generating risks, it can become a pleasant, fun, relaxing, de-stressing and therapeutic experience; the only requirement to carry it out is the mutual consent of the parties.
References
- Massoni, Jorgelina. "The pleasure of trampling and facesitting" (November 09, 2009). Taken from centromujer.republica.com.