Humiliation, in the realm of sexual dynamics, encompasses actions or words aimed at inducing feelings of shame, embarrassment, or degradation in another individual. It is a consensual aspect of BDSM and fetish play, where participants find arousal or fulfillment in either experiencing or administering humiliation.

Within BDSM practices, humiliation can manifest in various ways, from verbal insults and demeaning language to physical acts like spanking, objectification, or exposure in public settings. The objective is to establish a power dynamic wherein one person assumes a dominant role, exercising authority over a willing submissive partner who finds gratification in surrendering to the experience.