Melissa Todd, a professional dominatrix, shares her personal experience and why this particular request crossed a line for her
A sex worker has shared why ‘eproctophilia’ is one fetish she has decided she will not take part in again. The decision came after a personal experience with a client that made it clear to her that this was not something she felt comfortable continuing.
The fetish itself involves people becoming aroused by flatulence. This can include hearing it, smelling it, producing it, or being exposed to it in different ways, depending on the person’s preference.
It is often linked to humiliation or power dynamics, where control and vulnerability play a role in the experience. Because of that, it is widely seen as one of the more niche and extreme fetishes within this space.
Melissa Todd, who works as a dominatrix, spoke about her experience in a first-person article for Metro. In that piece, she described how the situation unfolded and why it left a lasting impression on her.
She explained that a client named John had a specific request related to eproctophilia. To prepare, he asked her to eat certain foods the night before their session, including onion bhajis, sage and onion stuffing, and artichokes, all intended to create what he described as the ‘best farting effect’.
Although she followed those instructions and approached the meeting as part of her work, things did not go the way either of them had expected once they were face to face.
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She explained for the Metro: “When John arrived, all bounce and expectation, I let him down spectacularly, over and over, for the entire two hours. Reader, I cannot allow my bowels to relax over a stranger’s face. I simply can’t do it. Everything in me recoils from the prospect.”
Todd continued: “Happily John had anticipated my incompetence and supplied a whoopee cushion, so even though I couldn’t deliver the real thing, I could at least provide the noise, if not the aroma. Bounce giggle squeak. Two hours of it. At least my quads were getting a proper workout.”
Even though Todd did not feel comfortable or fully engaged during the session, she noted that John appeared satisfied with how things went. He left feeling cheerful and expressed his thanks for the time they had spent together, which added another layer to how she viewed the experience.
“Often a session is as much about being heard and sharing a moment of connection as having a bhaji-scented guff break on your teeth,” she continued.
However, Todd pointed out that John has not reached out to arrange another meeting since that encounter, which suggests that the experience may have been enough for both sides.
She has also previously written for Metro about her work more broadly. In that discussion, she explained why she often prefers working with married men, noting that they tend to respect boundaries more and are less likely to send constant messages compared to single clients.
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“I can be confident he will head on his merry way home after our encounter, not giving me another thought,” she said.
The BDSM practitioner added: “You don’t want a client who leaves you weighed down with wretched loneliness, nothing waiting for him at home but an empty sofa and a microwave meal.”
Her reflections offer a closer look at how personal limits still play a role in this line of work. Even within a profession that deals with a wide range of requests, there are still clear boundaries that shape what someone is willing to do.
In her account, Todd makes it clear that not every request can be approached in the same way. Some situations require a level of comfort and mindset that cannot be forced, even in a professional setting.
She also highlights how preparation does not always lead to the expected outcome. Despite following the client’s instructions closely, the experience itself still depended on how she felt in the moment.
This contrast between expectation and reality became a key reason behind her decision. It showed her that some boundaries are better respected early, rather than pushed further.
Her story also gives a glimpse into how different fetishes can vary widely in how they are experienced. What may be appealing or meaningful to one person can feel uncomfortable or difficult for another.
That difference is something she now takes into account more carefully when deciding which requests to accept in the future. It is not only about the act itself, but also about how it aligns with her own limits.
By sharing her experience, she adds context to a topic that is often discussed in simple terms, showing that there are many layers behind each interaction.