Macrophilia
Updated: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.
Additional Information
Macrophilia is considered a type of paraphilia, which is an atypical sexual interest. It's often expressed through fantasy, role-play, or visual media rather than real-life scenarios due to the physical impossibility of actual giant partners. The attraction may involve elements of domination, protection, or a desire to be physically overwhelmed by a larger partner.
Macrophilia can manifest in various ways, including:
- Attraction to very tall people in real life
- Fantasies about giant people or creatures
- Interest in media featuring giant characters
- Role-play scenarios involving size differences
It's important to note that having macrophilic fantasies or interests doesn't necessarily indicate a disorder unless it causes significant distress or impairment in daily life.
Examples
A person who becomes aroused by watching movies featuring giant characters or monsters
Someone who engages in role-play scenarios where they pretend to be tiny in comparison to their partner