Humiliation is a psychological practice that uses embarrassment, exposure or the deliberate lowering of status within a scene as its central sensation. It ranges from mild teasing to intense, sustained scenes.

Humiliation is closely negotiated because what carries erotic charge for one person may cause lasting harm to another; explicit consent and post-scene care are treated as essential. This practice generally requires advanced education, informed consent, appropriate risk awareness and should not be approached without adequate knowledge and preparation.