"You know that friend who has a drawer full of sex toys, a closet section dedicated to lingerie, and endless stories about their sexcapades? She’s probably a Scorpio (I, writing this, have a Scorpio sun and rising and am guilty as charged. If you need to handcuff me, I have a pair in my bag). The kinkiest zodiac signs are somewhat of an open secret.
The world of kink is not solely for Scorpios, of course. All of the signs have a sexy side waiting to be explored. The placement of planets like Mars, the planet of God and sex, and Pluto, the planet of the unconscious and taboo, can make some signs more inclined to explore the world of kink. But what really is kink? “Kink is any non-traditional pleasure you like to bring into the bedroom,” says Alexandra Espino, spicy astrology and pleasure coach. Think whips, chains, sex parties (talking to you, Aquarius), and lots of vibrators and dildos. Ahead are the five kinkiest signs of the zodiac, according to professional astrologers Alexandra Espino and Narayana Montufar.
Alexandra Espino, Professional Astrologer
Alexandra Espino is a professional astrologer and a certified trauma-informed feminine embodiment and pleasure coach. She specializes in sexual alchemy and helping women activate their erotic expression using astrology. In addition to advocating for somatic practices and exploration of kink, she uses natal chart analysis and transits analysis in her work.
Narayana Montúfar, Professional Astrologer
Narayana Montúfar is a writer, astrologer, Akashic Records practitioner, visual artist, and the author of Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power. Narayana thrives on maintaining a sacred and intimate connection with the sky through her writing, private readings, and abstract painting. Becoming a spirituality editor and content creator put her in touch with art forms like astrology, Reiki, moon rituals, and Tarot.
Scorpio
Let’s knock this predictable pick out first. Scorpio, ruled by Mars and Pluto, both sexual planets, is an obsessive, intoxicating, and highly sensual water sign. As one of the kinkiest zodiac signs, Scorpios generally don’t want a one-night stand, though. They want to go deep. Expect a Scorpio to dive into your childhood trauma and psychological conditioning, as well as your opinions on various toys within your first couple of dates. Sexual energy empowers Scorpios, and they use their sensuality as a way to get close to people and themselves. This sign does well when they have a self-pleasure practice that keeps them grounded, says Montufar. This water sign is investigative and wants to experience everything in life, even worlds usually considered taboo or off limits, says Espino. It’s likely Scorpio suns will enjoy dom, sub-dynamics, or trying a new position, toy, or rope tie they saw scrolling TikTok.
Aries
This fire sign is ruled by Mars, which, as mentioned, is the planet of sex. In short, this sign is pretty hot and bothered, like all the time. “For Aries, it’s more of the adrenaline, the novelty of sexual experiences and kink and BDSM. It’s neurochemical euphoria to them,” says Espino. Mars is all about action, aggression, and passion, making impact play (read: whips) exhilarating to Aries. During this play, Aries may enjoy giving and receiving to balance their intense, dominant, fiery energy with their ability to surrender and submit for a little while. While it may take some other signs a while to open up, Aries will cut right to the chase, say astrology experts. If an Aries wants to bring you home, they’ll invite you to play with, to paraphrase Chappell Roan, their wand and their rabbit.
Aquarius
Aquarius is the rebel of the zodiac, so is it any surprise they are on the list of the kinkiest zodiac signs? Uranus, a planet that embodies going against tradition, rules Aquarius. This is where the Aquarian quirky, mischievous, non-conformist energy comes from. Quirky and kinky tend to go hand in hand… and this sign proves that. Aquarius shapes the future by forging ahead, trying (and even creating) all the new trends, including in the kink and BDSM world. You may find your Aquarius partner is intrigued by the idea of adding a third party. They may even know about a few sex clubs. Aquarius loves to be in community and on the cutting edge in all things, including their sexuality.
Gemini
A Gemini’s driving force is curiosity, which extends to all areas of life, especially the bedroom. Mercury, a planet without gendered energy, rules Gemini: This means that Gemini is likely to want to explore with anyone and everyone. Gemini tends to have a queer energy about them, likely to fall in love (or lust) with a person’s soul rather than their sexual organs, says Espino. Geminis also tend to be in their heads a lot, and sex can help take them out of their chatty minds and into the present moment. To reach an orgasm, Gemini will need to channel all of their mental and sensual energy into the task at hand and truly embrace what is in front of them. The mental stimulation of roleplaying or even playing with dominant and submissive archetypes may also appeal to the Gemini, a sign of duality.
Capricorn
Saturn, a planet that deals with structure and discipline, rules Capricorn. Capricorn’s affinity for BDSM, and particularly the bondage part of that acronym, is quite literally written in the stars, say Espino and Montufar. Capricorns like structure, and that can come with the roles we take on behind closed doors as well. It’s possible a Capricorn will enjoy the planning around some power dynamic play, as they thrive on details. On the flip side, they may even enjoy taking their planning hat off with the rest of their clothes and being bossed around for once. Like Rihanna, chains and whips will excite this sign, likely leading to a spicier and more fulfilling sexual session.