My interaction with Latex Luke began after I wrote about the videos he had been posting to social media of him trapped in an inflatable latex suit. I was curious about the guy, so I reached out to him.

“Hey!” I wrote. “I’m a writer with eBaum’s World. I’d love to chat about your latex life for a piece, if you’re down to have a conversation!”

A day went by with no response. But after the initial coverage went live, I got a message back. “Looks like you already have and got it totally wrong,” he stated, linking to an image of the article.

@latexluke don't you think the water drops look cool. . #water #outdoors #walking #walk #garden ♬ original sound - latex luke

In fairness, he was right. I had said he was trapped in plastic, that he spent his life in an inflated PVC costume. He couldn’t have someone out there declaring that Latex Luke, a man with Latex in his damn name, was faking things by wearing plastic or PVC. He was full latex from top to bottom, and he’s spent his life accumulating a collection of latex wares so vast that your sweat glands would involuntarily pour out at the sight of them.

My errors fixed, we started our conversation, with him joining me from the side of a pool.

When did your latex journey start?

My latex adventure started in my teenage years where the models in lads mags like FHM would occasionally wear what I found out to be latex. The shine and fit attracted me. When I went to university, I had the freedom to explore and a student loan to spend, and that's where my collection of latex began. [I] started with some normal latex clothes — some jeans, a shirt and then a plain catsuit.

During this initial introduction I was getting most latex from a shop called Cocoon in Birmingham, U.K. They had an inflatable range: started with an inflatable hood, and then an inflatable catsuit, and I was hooked on inflatable latex.

@latexluke enjoying the sunshine whilst cycling in latex. . #outdoors #nature #cycling #bikeride #sunshine #fitness #countryside ♬ original sound - latex luke

How often would you say you wear latex now?

At that time, I would wear it as much as possible — going to the supermarket in latex, going for walks on the seafront and around town fully inflated. The suits were nothing like they are now. Just very simple.

After catsuits, it progressed to more heavy items like body bags and the like. Once uni was finished and I was in the real world, it slowed a bit as [I] needed the money to pay for the normal, boring stuff.

You‘ll still go out fully inflated sometimes, though, yes? What’s the reaction like when you go out in inflated latex?

Not as much as it’s quite the logistical issue. Never really has any reaction. Been followed a couple of times, but nothing ever came of it. Trying to arrange some more outdoors stuff, but again, logistics become an issue, and also someone to help and film.

@latexluke Relaxing in the sun, what could be better. . #sunshine #relax #sun #uvprotection #peaceful #summertime ♬ original sound - latex luke

Followed? That’s bizarre.

Yes, was followed for maybe 10 or 15 minutes. Got invited to a wedding once when coming back from an event into the hotel we were staying at, but declined as was too [tired].

Would you categorize yourself as a member of the fetish community, or do you see it as something else entirely?

I’d say so. Seems I have quite the following and reputation. But nowhere near others, as we cannot attend things regularly.

Speaking of that, how much has your life changed since becoming more popular on social media?

My life hasn’t changed really at all, although trying to come up with something new to do becomes difficult, and the time to do it. I have had a few people that I have offered advice to and guided them on what’s good and what’s not so. Also, techniques for getting in gear when alone as safe as it can be. I get loads wanting to try my stuff. They get politely told “no.”

Let’s return to your journey with latex. Can you tell me more about that?

As my career took off, money became available, and my level of latex became heavier, and so did the setups. They became more than just a fetish, but more of part of me and my life. The latex offers so much more to my life than ever before.

Whilst the photos show one thing, the mental stimulation and release it provides is so powerful to get through everyday life. Being trapped in an inflatable body bag with no way out is such a great way to heal the mind and [rejuvenate] the body.

@latexluke heavy rubber gaming, the best way to game! . #gaming #pcgaming #heavyrubber #gamerboys #latex ♬ original sound - latex luke

Is there anything else you’d like to say to someone who’s curious about latex, maybe even considering getting into it themselves?

Just try it. What do you have to lose? The stigma is nowhere near what it used to be. Latex is everywhere — look at all the celebrities. You might find a new, powerful “you.”

Well, enjoy the pool, and have a great day!

Shame it’s too hot and public to get inflated and go floating, as that’s an amazing experience.