Cock Worship

Reviewed by Dr. Laura McGuire
on September 30, 2022

Cock worship encompasses many different acts of attention, stimulation and adoration of the penis, whether strap-on or biologically equipped. Anyone can participate in cock worship, regardless of sexuality or gender, as either the person with the cock or the person worshipping the cock. 


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It can take the form of loving, sensual play, or be incorporated into different forms of BDSM, such as dominance and submission or even degradation. Because the penis is the center of attention in a cock worship scene, acts that provide pleasure and empowerment to the person with the penis are essential. These can include touching, stroking, licking, fellatio, use of sex toys, and more. 

“Cock worship is a great opportunity for both the giver and the receiver to slow down and enjoy the journey. It can be meditative and relaxing for both people," explains Kate Sloan, sex journalist and author of 101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do

The worshipper is encouraged to embrace and admire all aspects of the penis, including its sight, smell, taste, and touch. Verbalization, including complimenting and romanticizing the penis, is also encouraged. Some cock worship scenes involve spiritual elements and significant ceremony.

The physical acts around the penis are often complemented by a sensual setting. The cock worshipper is meant to honor the penis and the power that it holds, as well as to express honor at being chosen to pay their respects with pleasure. In these scenes, the goal is to empower and inspire confidence in the person with the penis.

Cock worship may also be referred to as penis worship or dick worship.

More About Cock Worship

Cock worship and penis celebration are nothing new to humans. From ancient Roman decor to classic literature to modern sex education, the penis has long been a focus of our attention. Cock worship seems a natural extension of our commitment to dick (again, biological or dildo.)


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Some might suggest that cock worship is no different from an enthusiastic handjob or blowjob, but that isn’t so. Because of the connection to intimacy and the potential for pageantry or ritual, a cock worship scene can take on much more pomp and circumstance.

Whether in a sensual setting or through submission, the worshipper is attempting to convey distinct admiration and love for the penis by building it and its pleasure up. This is meant to emotionally and psychologically empower the person with the penis—while at the same time provide them with significant pleasure.

Cock worship can be performed in many different ways and in countless different positions. Some popular methods include the worshipper kneeling in front of the cock while the person stands or lies on their back. This reverent position adds gravitas to the scene.

In many cases, the visuals are an important part of the scene, so the person with the cock may want to see the action on their penis. For those who might be new and shy about having such attention paid to them, adding a blindfold can ease them into the situation and take the pressure off.

Cock Worship Power Dynamics

In a submission scene where the man or cock-owner is the dominant, the dominant may "force" the sub to honor and respect the penis and provide pleasure. While the dominant is guiding the worship, the submissive’s pleasure may be derived from providing lavish pleasure and honoring their role and dynamic.

In a cock worship submission scenario, the sub might be bound and then forced to engage with the penis. As with other BDSM-related relationships and scenes, communication before and after, including a safeword are essential. And of course, all of these acts are done with the enthusiastic consent of both partners, even if there is an element of "force" involved in the scene.


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Sloan has some interesting thoughts about the power dynamics of fellatio and cock worship:

“To some, the cock worshipper could be considered the dominant because of their control of the scene. However, most cock worshipping scenes do not include the cock worshipper exerting power or providing humiliation or degradation. Many people have preconceptions about the power dynamics involved in a blowjob. Some people even think giving head is inherently degrading, because it puts you into a submissive role – but that doesn’t have to be the case. Oral sex can be imbued with any power dynamic you want, or with none at all."

She adds, "Certainly you might feel submissive when you’re kneeling in front of someone giving them pleasure – but you could equally think of yourself as being the dominant person in that scenario, since you hold a lot of power over someone when the most sensitive part of their body is in your mouth! (Hence the enduring terror surrounding ‘toothy’ blowjobs…) Whatever power dynamic(s) you and your partner(s) like to play with, you can incorporate that energy into cock worship.”

For a more in-depth look at cock worship, check out our article on How to Worship a Cock.

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