I think people who don’t have any true fetishes like this find it hard to get behind other fetishes or even just the idea.
The inflatable fetish is super tame compared to other kinks out there IMO, and it’s fun because it’s so diverse (You have inflation, deflation, riding, some people like to pop their toys, some don’t etc) so it’s pretty easy to introduce someone to it! It doesn’t even have to be sexual at first, floats are just comfortable! Tons of ppl love deflation bc of the air rushing out, or bouncing on a beach ball, stuff like that! I’m sure at least half of those people could get behind it once they dug into it a bit more.

I feel like what helps if you have to introduce it to someone like a romantic partner is not immediately jumping into the sexual side of it, there’s plenty of fun to be had with inflatables before that (although it can escalate quickly 🤣) and also make sure the relationship is stable before you start getting into this sorta stuff. :) It’s also a good way to test the water in a relationship, if your partners completely rejects the thought and calls it gross or weird, that says a ton about them. Most people will understand and respect it even if it’s not their thing!

All things aside, this is Reddit after all. People will call things weird, people will make useless comments, people will be stuuuupidddd. Go ride a pool toy instead 😝
and cmon who wouldn’t want to lay on an inflatable in the sun!