Fetishes and Paraphilias
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Acrotomophilia
Acrotomophilia refers to a paraphilia where individuals are sexually attracted to people who have been amputated or have physical disabilities resulting from amputation. This attraction can be towards individuals with various types of amputations, such as limb loss or other physical differences.
Agalmatophilia
Agalmatophilia refers to a paraphilia characterized by a strong sexual attraction to wax figures, mannequins, or other inanimate objects that resemble human beings. This fixation can manifest as a desire for intimacy with these objects, often accompanied by fantasies of bringing them to life or engaging in romantic and physical interactions with them.
Age play
Age play is a form of consensual role-playing where adults act out different ages or life stages, often involving one partner taking on a more youthful role while another assumes a more mature role. It's important to note that this is strictly between consenting adults and should not involve actual minors in any way.
Armpit Fetishism
Armpit fetishism, also known as maschalagnia, is a sexual attraction or arousal specifically focused on armpits, including their appearance, scent, or texture. This fetish can involve being attracted to natural body odor, finding aesthetic pleasure in the appearance of armpits, or incorporating armpit-focused activities into intimate encounters.
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Body worship
Body worship refers to the intimate practice of showing reverence and appreciation for a partner's body through verbal praise, gentle touch, kissing, or caressing, often focusing on specific body parts or the entire body as an act of admiration and pleasure. This practice can be both sexual and non-sexual in nature, emphasizing the celebration of the body's natural form, features, and uniqueness.
Breast-fetishism
Breast-fetishism, also known as mastofact or mazophilia, is a sexual interest characterized by an intense fixation on breasts. Individuals with this fetish experience heightened sexual arousal and gratification from viewing, touching, or interacting with breasts. While attraction to breasts is common in many cultures, breast-fetishism involves a more intense focus that may be necessary for sexual arousal or satisfaction.
Breeding Kink
A breeding kink refers to a sexual fantasy or fetish involving the idea or roleplay of impregnation or becoming pregnant, regardless of whether actual pregnancy is desired or possible. While often involving unprotected sex, the arousal typically stems from the psychological aspects and power dynamics rather than the literal act of reproduction.
Bukkake
Bukkake is a sexual act, originating from Japanese pornography, where multiple people ejaculate on a single person. While it began as a pornographic genre, the term has become part of mainstream sexual vocabulary and can refer to any consensual group activity involving multiple partners ejaculating on one recipient.
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Candaulism
Candaulism is a sexual practice or fantasy in which one person, typically a man, exposes his partner or spouse in a sexual manner to other people for their own arousal. This can involve sharing intimate photos, having the partner wear revealing clothing in public, or even arranging for others to watch the partner during sexual activities. The term is derived from King Candaules of ancient Lydia, who, according to legend, showed his wife naked to his bodyguard Gyges.
Catsuit
A catsuit is a form-fitting, one-piece garment that covers the torso and legs, often extending to the arms as well. In a sexual context, catsuits are often associated with fetish wear and BDSM practices. They can be made from various materials, including latex, leather, PVC, or spandex, each offering different sensory experiences and visual appeal.
Cock-worship
Cock-worship is a sexual practice or fetish that involves an intense focus on and adoration of the penis. It typically includes activities such as admiring, touching, kissing, licking, or performing oral sex on the penis with an attitude of reverence or devotion. This practice can be a part of various sexual dynamics and is often associated with power play or dominance/submission scenarios.
Coprophilia
Coprophilia is a paraphilia characterized by sexual arousal and pleasure derived from feces. Individuals with this fetish may experience excitement from seeing, smelling, touching, or ingesting fecal matter. It's important to note that coprophilia is considered a relatively rare and potentially harmful paraphilia due to health risks associated with exposure to fecal matter.
Corset
A corset is a form-fitting undergarment designed to shape and support the torso, typically worn by women. Traditionally used to create an hourglass figure by cinching the waist and accentuating the bust and hips, corsets have evolved from everyday wear to specialized garments often associated with fashion, costume, and sexual appeal.
Cuckold
A cuckold is a man whose partner engages in sexual activities with other people, typically with his knowledge and consent. In modern usage, cuckolding often refers to a fetish or kink where a person derives sexual pleasure from their partner having sex with others. This practice can involve various levels of participation, from the cuckold watching the encounters to being completely excluded.
Cuckolding
Cuckolding is a sexual practice or fetish in which one partner (typically male) derives sexual pleasure from watching or knowing about their partner (typically female) engaging in sexual activities with another person. The term "cuckold" traditionally refers to the male partner in this dynamic, while the female partner is sometimes called a "hotwife." The third person involved is often referred to as a "bull."
Cuckquean
A cuckquean is a woman who derives sexual arousal or pleasure from knowing that her male partner is having sex with other women, often watching or hearing about these encounters. This is considered the female equivalent of a cuckold, though it's generally less common in both practice and popular culture.
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Ear Fetishism
Ear fetishism, also known as auralism, is a sexual interest characterized by an intense attraction to ears or ear-related stimuli. This fetish involves deriving sexual arousal or gratification from various aspects of the ear, such as its shape, size, or texture. People with ear fetishism may find pleasure in touching, licking, or nibbling on ears, or they may be aroused by specific ear features like lobes, piercings, or the inner ear.
Emetophilia
Emetophilia, also known as vomit fetishism, is a paraphilia characterized by sexual arousal or gratification associated with vomiting or watching others vomit. This fetish can involve various scenarios, including self-induced vomiting, observing others vomit, or being vomited upon. It's important to note that emetophilia is relatively rare and not widely understood in the medical community.
Erotic Lactation
Erotic lactation refers to sexual arousal or pleasure derived from breastfeeding or the expression of breast milk, which can occur either during consensual adult relationships or as a solo activity. This practice may involve direct nursing, the visual or physical stimulation of lactating breasts, or the consumption of breast milk as part of intimate activities between consenting adults.
Exhibitionism
Exhibitionism is a sexual interest or behavior characterized by deriving sexual pleasure and arousal from exposing one's genitals or performing sexual acts in view of other people, typically strangers caught off guard by the act. It becomes a paraphilic disorder when the urges and behavior cause significant distress, impairment, or harm to oneself or non-consenting others.
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Fetish Model
A fetish model is a person who poses for photographs, videos, or live performances that cater to specific sexual interests or fetishes. These models often specialize in particular niches, such as feet, latex, bondage, or other fetishistic themes. Fetish models may work in various settings, including professional studios, independent online platforms, or live events.
Fetish Wear
Fetish wear refers to clothing, accessories, and garments specifically designed or worn to enhance sexual arousal or fulfill a particular fetish. These items are often made from materials like leather, latex, PVC, or rubber, and are typically associated with BDSM and kink practices. Fetish wear can range from subtle accessories to full-body outfits and is used to express sexual desires, create power dynamics, or simply for aesthetic pleasure.
Fetish
A fetish is a strong sexual attraction or arousal response to a specific object, body part, material, situation, or non-sexual activity that may become a necessary component of sexual satisfaction for some people. While many people use "fetish" and "kink" interchangeably, a true fetish is typically more intense and focused, often requiring the presence of the fetishized element for sexual arousal or gratification.
Fisting
Fisting refers to the sexual practice of inserting an entire hand (formed into a fist shape) into a partner's vagina or anus. While considered an extreme form of penetrative sex, it requires extensive preparation, communication, trust between partners, and careful attention to safety and hygiene practices.
Foot Fetishism
Foot fetishism, also known as podophilia, is a sexual interest characterized by a pronounced attraction to feet, toes, ankles, and related footwear. This fetish involves deriving sexual arousal or gratification from various activities involving feet, such as touching, massaging, kissing, or simply viewing them. It's one of the most common forms of sexual fetishism for otherwise non-sexual objects or body parts.
Formicophilia
Formicophilia is a rare paraphilia characterized by sexual interest in or arousal from insects crawling on the body, particularly on the genitals. This fetish involves the sensation of insects, ants, or other small creatures moving on the skin as a source of sexual pleasure. While uncommon, formicophilia falls under the broader category of zoophilia, which involves sexual attraction to animals.
Frotteurism
Frotteurism is a paraphilic disorder characterized by a persistent sexual interest in rubbing one's genitals against a non-consenting person, usually in crowded public places. The term comes from the French verb "frotter," meaning "to rub." Individuals with this disorder, known as frotteurs, derive sexual arousal and gratification from the act of touching or rubbing against an unsuspecting person.
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Genital Beading
Genital beading, also known as pearling or genital implants, is a body modification practice where small beads or objects are surgically inserted beneath the skin of the penis or, less commonly, the vulva. This procedure is typically done for aesthetic or sexual reasons, with the aim of enhancing sexual pleasure for the individual or their partners.
Golden shower
A golden shower, also known as urolagnia or watersports, refers to a sexual practice where one person urinates on or around another for erotic gratification. While not widely practiced, it is considered a fetish or kink by those who engage in or fantasize about it.
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Klismaphilia
Klismaphilia is a sexual interest or paraphilia where an individual experiences arousal and pleasure from receiving or administering enemas, typically in a sexual context. This practice may be enjoyed for the physical sensations, feelings of dominance/submission, or the psychological aspects of cleansing and preparation.
Knismolagnia
Knismolagnia, also known as acarophilia, is a paraphilia in which a person derives sexual pleasure and arousal from tickling or being tickled. This sensory experience can range from light touches to more intense tickling sensations, typically focused on sensitive areas of the body. For individuals with knismolagnia, the act of tickling becomes a central part of their sexual arousal and satisfaction.
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Macrophilia
Macrophilia is a sexual interest or fetish characterized by attraction to giants or people of a much larger size than oneself. The term comes from the Greek "makros" (large) and "philia" (love). People with macrophilia, often called "macrophiles," experience sexual arousal from fantasies or depictions of giant people, typically many times larger than normal human size.
Mechanophilia
Mechanophilia is a paraphilia characterized by a sexual attraction to machines, cars, helicopters, airplanes, or other mechanical objects. Individuals with mechanophilia experience sexual arousal and desire towards mechanical entities, often anthropomorphizing them and forming emotional connections. This attraction can manifest in various ways, from a fascination with the aesthetics and power of machines to a desire for physical intimacy with mechanical objects.
Muscle Worship
Muscle worship is a sexual practice or fetish that involves the admiration, touching, and sometimes licking or kissing of a muscular person's body. It typically involves a "worshiper" who is attracted to and derives sexual pleasure from the muscular physique of the "bodybuilder" or "muscle god/goddess." This practice often emphasizes the power dynamic between the worshiper and the muscular individual.
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Navel Fetishism
Navel fetishism, also known as alvinolagnia or belly button fetishism, is a sexual interest characterized by an intense attraction to navels or belly buttons. Individuals with this fetish may find the appearance, shape, or depth of navels to be sexually arousing. This attraction can involve visual stimulation, touching, or incorporating navel play into sexual activities.
Neck Fetishism
A neck fetish, also known as cervixophilia, is a sexual attraction or arousal specifically focused on the neck, throat, and collarbone area of a partner. This can include being aroused by touching, kissing, or looking at this body part, as well as engaging in activities like neck kissing, light choking, or collar play.
Necrophilia
Necrophilia is a paraphilia characterized by sexual attraction to or sexual acts involving corpses. It's considered a rare and extreme form of paraphilic disorder that involves a desire for sexual contact with the deceased. This condition is illegal in most jurisdictions and is widely regarded as unethical and psychologically disordered.
Nose Fetishism
Nose fetishism, also known as nasophilia, is a sexual interest characterized by a strong attraction to or fixation on human noses. Individuals with this fetish may find particular types, shapes, or sizes of noses to be sexually arousing or aesthetically pleasing. This attraction can extend to various aspects of the nose, including its appearance, smell, or even the act of touching or being touched by a nose.
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Olfactophilia
Olfactophilia, also known as osmolagnia, is a paraphilia characterized by sexual arousal from odors or scents. Individuals with this fetish experience heightened sexual excitement when exposed to specific smells, which can range from body odors to particular fragrances or environmental scents.
Omorashi
Omorashi is a fetish or sexual attraction primarily focused on the feeling of having a full bladder, the desperation to urinate, or wetting oneself, which originated in Japanese fetish communities but has spread globally. While often expressed through fantasy, roleplay, or media content, it may or may not involve actual urination and typically emphasizes the psychological aspects of bladder control and release.
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Pet play
Pet play is a form of consensual role-play where one or more participants take on the characteristics, mannerisms, and behaviors of animals (such as cats, dogs, or other creatures), while others may act as trainers, owners, or handlers. This intimate dynamic often involves elements of power exchange, nurturing, and playful interaction, though it doesn't necessarily include sexual activity.
Podophilia
Podophilia, also known as foot fetishism or foot partialism, is a type of sexual interest in which an individual experiences strong sexual arousal from feet, toes, or footwear. This paraphilia involves deriving significant sexual pleasure from various activities related to feet, such as touching, kissing, smelling, or viewing them. Podophilia is one of the most common forms of sexual fetishism.
Pygophilia
Pygophilia is a sexual attraction or fetish specifically focused on buttocks. Individuals with pygophilia experience heightened arousal and sexual interest in the appearance, shape, or feel of the buttocks. This attraction can be directed towards any gender and may involve various activities such as viewing, touching, or interacting with the buttocks in sexual contexts.
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Sensory deprivation
Sensory deprivation is a practice where one or more senses (such as sight, hearing, or touch) are temporarily reduced or eliminated, often through the use of blindfolds, earplugs, or restraints, to heighten other sensations and create a more intense sexual or intimate experience. This practice can range from simple acts like blindfolding to more complex scenarios involving specialized equipment, and it's commonly used in BDSM and intimate relationships to enhance pleasure and trust between partners.
Sexual Fetishism
Sexual fetishism refers to a type of sexual interest in which an individual derives sexual arousal and gratification from a specific object, body part, or situation that is not typically considered sexual. Fetishes can range from common interests like lingerie or leather to more unique preferences. In most cases, having a fetish does not indicate a disorder, and many people with fetishes are able to incorporate their interests into a healthy sex life.
Skirtlifting
Skirtlifting is a sexual practice or fetish that involves the act of lifting or raising a skirt, typically to reveal the wearer's underwear, legs, or genitals. This act can be performed by the wearer themselves or by another person, usually with the intent of sexual arousal or gratification. Skirtlifting can be consensual between partners or may occur in public settings without consent, which is illegal in many jurisdictions.
Somnophilia
Somnophilia is a sexual attraction or arousal to sleeping or unconscious people, or the act of engaging in sexual activity with someone who is asleep. While fantasies about sleep-related sexual activities are relatively common, acting on these desires without explicit prior consent is considered sexual assault and is illegal.
Sploshing
Sploshing is a sexual fetish or practice that involves deriving pleasure from sitting, playing, or rolling in wet and messy substances, typically including food items like whipped cream, chocolate sauce, custard, or other viscous materials. This fetish is also known as WAM (Wet And Messy) and can involve watching others get messy or personally experiencing the sensations of different substances on the skin.
Stigmatophilia
Stigmatophilia is a paraphilia characterized by sexual arousal or attraction to body modifications such as tattoos, piercings, or scarification. Individuals with stigmatophilia experience heightened sexual excitement when viewing, touching, or thinking about these body modifications on themselves or others. This attraction can range from a mild preference to a strong fetish.
Stiletto Heels
Stiletto heels are a type of women's footwear characterized by a long, thin, high heel, typically 1-10 inches (2.5-25 cm) in height. Named after the stiletto dagger, these shoes are known for their slender, sharply pointed heel. While primarily a fashion item, stiletto heels have gained significance in sexual contexts due to their association with femininity, power, and sensuality.
Stockings
Stockings are form-fitting, close-knit garments worn on the legs and feet, typically extending from the foot to the mid-thigh or thigh. Often associated with lingerie and considered sexually appealing, stockings are commonly made from materials like nylon, silk, or other synthetic fibers. They can be worn for practical purposes, fashion, or as part of sexual play and fetishism.
Symphorophilia
Symphorophilia is a paraphilia in which sexual arousal and gratification are derived from staging, witnessing, or fantasizing about disasters or accidents. This rare fetish involves a person becoming sexually excited by the sight or thought of catastrophic events such as car crashes, fires, or other calamities, often without direct participation.
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Telephone-scatologia
Telephone-scatologia, also known as telephone scatophilia, is a paraphilia characterized by a recurrent urge to make obscene phone calls to unsuspecting individuals for sexual gratification. This behavior typically involves the caller engaging in explicit sexual talk, heavy breathing, or masturbation while on the phone with a non-consenting recipient.
Trichophilia
Trichophilia, also known as hair fetishism, is a paraphilia characterized by a strong sexual attraction to or fixation on human hair. This attraction can be directed towards hair on any part of the body, including head hair, body hair, or pubic hair. Individuals with trichophilia may experience sexual arousal from seeing, touching, smelling, or interacting with hair in various ways.