Foot worship is a common aspect of BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism) culture, particularly in gay communities. It involves a range of activities, from simple foot admiration to more complex rituals and practices.

In a gay master-slave relationship involving foot worship, the dynamics typically involve a power exchange between two consenting individuals. The "master" or "dom" is usually the person in control, while the "slave" or "sub" relinquishes control and submits to the master's desires.