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This article contains spoilers for season three of Euphoria.<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER: Always get consent<\/strong> when trying something new. If you\u2019re concerned about your safety or need advice on sex and sexuality, speak with a sexual health professional or counsellor or contact Brook<\/a> for anonymous support.
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Another episode of Euphoria season three, another new kink<\/a> to explore. In episode five, it\u2019s Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) getting so popular on OnlyFans that she grows and grows and grows into a literal giant. As she stomps the streets of LA, terrorising is citizens with her enormity, a police helicopter attempts to intercept her, demanding, \u201cBig lady, get on your knees\u201d, only to be knocked out of the sky by a flick of Cassie\u2019s ponytail. The absurd scene ends with \u2014 what else?! \u2014 larger-than-life Cassie\u2019s supersized boobs breaking through an office window, as one of her fans (a guy called Frank) licks her nipples.<\/p>\n

Although a fantastical depiction, this is macrophilia \u2014 AKA a giantess kink. We see the actual (normal sized) Cassie acting the kink out in a video sent to Frank. In the clip, she\u2019s holding a figurine of a man, telling him, \u201cYou\u2019re so small, I could fit you in my pocket. I wonder where else I could fit you?\u201d, as he, ofc, wanks while watching it.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019d heard of it or not before Euphoria, there are hundreds of millions of videos under the #Giantess<\/a> and #GiantWoman<\/a> hashtags on TikTok. If you scroll through this niche but flourishing corner of the internet, you\u2019ll find these vids mostly consist of women and femmes using camera angles to seem enormous \u2014 think Taylor Swift\u2019s \u201cMonster on the Hill\u201d alter-ego in the \u201cAnti-Hero\u201d music video<\/a>. While the content varies, the ones that hit the hardest tend to showcase women stepping on the camera<\/a>. Is it a sex thing? Not explicitly, perhaps, but it definitely has a suggestive feel. <\/p>\n

In Euphoria, though, it certainly is. And when it comes to the actually explicit sex stuff IRL, there\u2019s another goldmine of larger-than-life content to uncover over on the NSFW side of the internet. On Pornhub, you\u2019ll find over 6,000 videos for the search term \u2018giantess\u2019, and leading kink content site Clips4Sale even named it the Fetish of the Year for 2024<\/a>. According to the platform, \u2018giantess\u2019 was the site\u2019s number-one most searched fetish globally in 2024 and its third highest-earning category, with sales up 36% that year. So yeah, clearly some people are very into the idea of a giant woman \u2014 Sydney Sweeney or not \u2014 stepping on them, crushing them, and dominating them.
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\u201cMacrophilia is a term describing sexual fantasies related to giant persons, whether male (giant) or female (giantess),\u201d says sociologist Sarah Melancon, a clinical sexologist and lead researcher at Womens-Health.com<\/a>. While this kink may be news to you, \u201cif we consider how often giant and giantess-type stories appear in our culture, it isn\u2019t surprising that some people find these themes erotic,\u201d says Melancon.
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For reference, see: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Alice in Wonderland, The BFG, The Iron Giant, and, ofc, The Princess Bride. And if it appears in pop culture, you can bet your bottom dollar that it\u2019s going to give some people the horn. Mistress Kye<\/a>, a professional kinkster and BDSM expert, says she\u2019s seen a big increase in requests for macrophilia-related play from clients in her work as a femdom, citing giant\/giantess fantasies among a number of niche kinks that have started to garner more attention and interest in recent years. <\/p>\n

So while it makes sense that some people might be into giant\/giantess play and fantasies \u2014 if you can think it, someone\u2019s probably horny for it \u2014the real question is, uh, why? Lucky for you, we have answers. Here\u2019s everything to know about macrophilia.<\/p>\n

Related StoryWhat is a giantess fetish and why are people into it?<\/p>\n

As is true of literally all kinks and fetishes, the reasons why giant-sex stuff might turn someone on are varied and subjective. What can we say? Humans are really out here being complex and nuanced individuals with the capacity to cultivate a rich erotic imagination. (Love that for us.) That said, there are some common reasons folks who are into macrophilia might be drawn to this kink.<\/p>\n

Psychologist Justin Lehmiller\u2019s study of over 4,175 Americans about their sexual fantasies (documented in his book, Tell Me What You <\/a>Want<\/a>), found that one in three people expressed a sexual interest in mythical creatures of various kinds. In interviews, subjects frequently reported a connection to domination and submission as a subplot in these fantasies. This tracks with macrophilia porn \u2014 the person viewing or fantasising often wishes to be dominated by a giantess or giant (duh). <\/p>\n

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It centres around the erotic feeling of being \u2018helpless\u2019 as the giantess dominates those beneath her<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cIt centres around the erotic feeling of being \u2018helpless\u2019 as the giantess dominates those beneath her, forcing them into sexual slavery or crushing them with her strength,\u201d says Pam Shaffer<\/a>, a marriage and family therapist.<\/p>\n

Celina Criss<\/a>, a certified sex coach specialising in BDSM and relationship diversity, says that people who are into macrophilia often fantasise about \u201cbeing used sexually, eaten, engulfed, or crushed by giants or giantesses\u201d.<\/p>\n

In addition to the D\/s dynamic<\/a>, kink educator Emerson Karsh<\/a> notes that \u201cmacrophilia may tap into the sexual interests of terror, the unknown, or pain\u201d.<\/p>\n

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What does macrophilia look like in practice?<\/p>\n

Shaffer says the most common macrophilia fantasies tend to centre around \u201ca powerful giantess wielding their power and beauty to crush anything or anyone in their way\u201d. (This is pretty consistent with what you\u2019ll find in those 6,000 Pornhub videos, JFYI.)
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While anyone of any gender can be into macrophilia (and fantasies can include giants of all genders), Melancon says it seems to be more common in men, at least anecdotally. (Perhaps, uh, unsurprisingly, there aren\u2019t a tonne of scientific studies being done on why people get off to the idea of a giantess stepping on their necks.) <\/p>\n

But what about the girlies and AFAB folks? Well, when women and femmes fantasise about themselves being really tiny, it\u2019s often referred to as a \u2018Thumbelina\u2019 fantasy. This can be related to macrophilia, but the turn-on can also be entirely focused on being small, rather than on the partner necessarily being a giant or giantess.
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That said, macrophilia fantasies will obvs vary from person to person and can take on many different forms. <\/p>\n

Related Story How does a giantess fantasy relate to wanting to be crushed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Okay, so this is where things get a wee bit complicated: macrophilia may have an element that involves being crushed, but not always. Conversely, you can have a crush fetish without having a thing for giantesses or giants.<\/p>\n

So, how do crush fetishes play out within macrophilia? Once again, it all comes back to the D\/s dynamic. \u201cBeing crushed totally goes along with this kink,\u201d says Criss. \u201cPeople playing with macrophilia often enjoy being sat on or crushed, being \u2018forced\u2019 to give oral sex to a partner sitting on their face, or being stepped\/walked on.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cBoth have to do with displays of erotic power and feeling like you have no choice but to submit,\u201d Shaffer adds. <\/p>\n

TL;DR: giants and giantesses are (at least in fantasy) freakin\u2019 huge and part of the play will often involve getting stepped on and\/or crushed by the giant or giantess. So, yeah, these two kinks tend to work well together.<\/p>\n

All of this is, of course, done with the explicit consent of all parties involved \u2014 any \u2018forced\u2019 sexual activity is roleplay that\u2019s agreed upon beforehand, and safe words must be established to end any sexual activity at any point.<\/p>\n

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So you\u2019ve got the horn for giants. How can you talk to your partner about it?<\/p>\n

Talking to your partner about a kink, especially a niche one, can be scary. \u201cMany who enjoy kinks like giant\/giantess fantasies feel a lot of shame and embarrassment, as it certainly doesn\u2019t fall within our \u2018normal\u2019 boundaries of sex,\u201d Melancon says. You might be worried you\u2019re going to be shamed or told you\u2019re weird for enjoying macrophilia, but take it from us: it\u2019s totally fine and normal to be into whatever it is you\u2019re into.<\/p>\n

As with all kink (and all sex, for that matter), the best way to share your desires with a partner is \u2014 stop us if you\u2019ve heard this one before \u2014 open and honest communication. Introduce the convo in a chill, low-pressure environment, and ask your partner about their fantasies too. <\/p>\n

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Know your limits and respect each other<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Criss says it can be helpful to figure out where your desires may have overlap. \u201cFind ways and opportunities to share play incorporating these [overlaps],\u201d she says. \u201cKnow your limits and respect each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that giantess sex really might not be your partner\u2019s bag and that\u2019s okay, too. Not everything works for everyone. If this is the case, try exploring ways you can engage with this kink on your own \u2014 whether that be through porn, fantasy, or even exploring with other kinksters who share your same desires (with your partner\u2019s consent, of course).<\/p>\n

How to make your giantess fantasy come to life<\/p>\n

Obviously you\u2019re never going to bang a real giant (sorry). But! Here are some fun, expert-approved ideas to breathe life into this kink. All of these can be done IRL or simply live in your fantasies \u2014 whatever works for you.<\/p>\n

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  • Dirty talk about giant or giantess themes during sex. This can incorporate the fantasy into your sex life without involving a whole lot of work (which can be especially helpful if your partner isn\u2019t that keen on role-playing a giant or giantess).<\/li>\n
  • In order to create the illusion of giantess fantasy, the \u2018small\u2019 partner can lay on the ground while the \u2018giant\u2019 or \u2018giantess\u2019 towers above, mirroring the camera angles from the TikTok #Giantess videos.<\/li>\n
  • Try watching your partner crush things while they tell you how they would do the same to you.<\/li>\n
  • Explore online erotica and porn centred on giantess\/giant fantasy (and bring your partner in to watch with you, if they\u2019re down). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Gigi Engle is a COSRT-registered, GSRD-accredited sex and relationships psychotherapist, sex coach, sex educator, and writer.<\/p>\n

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    Brit Dawson is Cosmopolitan UK’s Sex & Relationships Editor. Her work mostly delves into sexual subcultures, sex work, women’s rights, and sex and relationships, exploring how each intersects with technology, politics, and culture. Formerly a staff writer at Dazed and MEL Magazine, she’s written for British GQ, The Face, Slate, and more. She’s also interested in drugs, youth and pop culture, and books \u2014 so all the good stuff. Find Brit on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.<\/p>\n