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Common sexual fetishes
When it comes to sexual fetishes, there are hundreds of different types. While many widely accept and understand some in mainstream culture, others might be new or lesser known.
Voyeurism is a common sexual fetish that involves observing other people engaging in sexual activities without them knowing. It can involve voyeurs watching through windows or using cameras to secretly film people having sex or even masturbating.
Sex dolls can take many forms, from realistic human replicas to wild fantasies and dress-up dolls designed to stimulate sexual fantasies. Dolls can be customized with different hair colors and hairstyles, skin tones, and sizes like petite sex dolls, clothes, piercings, and even makeup. Accessories such as dildos, vibrators, and outfits are also available for purchase separately. Most high-end sex dolls come with features such as movable mouths, eyes, or removable tongues for an enhanced experience in oral play.
Foot Fetishes are one of the most widespread fetishes and involve an attraction to feet, including massaging them, sucking on toes, licking foot soles, and kissing feet for sexual gratification.
Exhibitionism is another form of fetish involving the desire to expose oneself sexually in public places such as parks or even beaches. Those with an exhibitionist fetish usually derive pleasure from watching others’ reactions when they expose themselves unexpectedly to unsuspecting strangers.
Leather is one of the more popular fetishes within the BDSM community and involves a desire for leather clothing such as corsets, skirts, jackets, or harnesses for a heightened sexual experience as well as exploring power dynamics between partners engaging in role-play scenarios. Leather enthusiasts may also enjoy spanking with a leather paddle or crop as part of their experience.
Different Sexual Fetishes
-Ageplay: Roleplaying in which one or both members take on a different age than their own; this could range from high school students role-playing as babies or adults taking on roles of teenagers/children. The age difference between the couple usually varies but could also be none at all.
– Dream Fetishism: Fetish focused on dreaming of explicit scenarios with a partner (or even desirable strangers) and exploring dream fantasies including shape-shifting into animals, playing with impossible figures, having supernatural powers, etc.
– Objectum Sexuality (OS): A strong emotional attraction to an inanimate object such as a car, building, or clothing item; this is not necessarily exclusive to one specific item but usually singularized down to one individual object.
These are just some examples; there are many more category types out there and within each category, there is infinite variation! Exploring new sexual practices can reveal hidden passions and preferences in your sexuality—learning is always beneficial!
Fetishes that are considered taboo
Taboo fetishes can include anything from non-consensual activities to those that involve one of the parties experiencing pain or discomfort. Examples of fetishes considered taboo in many circles include:
– Blood/Vampire Fetish – Most often associated with vampires and darker sexual activities, this type of fetish involves drinking blood or being physically cut as part of a sexual act.
– Knife Play/Cutting – This type of fetish involves the use of sharp objects during sex. It can range from mild (simply having the knife nearby) to extreme (physically cutting into the skin).
– Asphyxiation – Also known as erotic asphyxiation, this activity involves diminishing oxygen supply to the brain for brief periods in order to increase intensity and pleasure during an orgasm.
– Predicament Bondage – This particular type of bondage is specifically designed for testing physical strength and tolerances by placing an individual in precarious situations that require courage and self-control in order to escape from them.
– Wax Play – This form of play typically entails using hot wax for both pleasure and pain during sex acts. You must take care here to avoid potential burning accidents from poorly managed wax play sessions.
– Sadomasochism (S&M): Although it has become more recognized and somewhat accepted within certain consensual frameworks, extreme forms of sadomasochism remain taboo.
The psychology behind sexual fetishes
Psychoanalysis suggests fetishes symbolize fears of losing parental love in early childhood. During puberty, personal aid may remind individuals of their desire for stable attachments. To fulfill subconscious longing, one diverts attention to self-pleasuring with substitutes for lost affection.
Evolutionary theories suggest we’re “hardwired” from birth to show specific sexual behaviors or preferences towards certain stimuli. Common psychological explanations might propose that previous experiences genetically create these types of associations; such as learning about sex through punishing acts in early childhood. Cognitive-behavioral theories propose that fetishes develop through conditioning processes. Repetitive pairing of arousal with specific objects or scenarios reinforces these sexual preferences. Over time, these associations become deeply ingrained, influencing sexual behavior persistently.
Help for those with dangerous fetishes
Finding support for those struggling with their exploration of potentially dangerous fetishes can be difficult; however, there are a number of resources available for individuals who wish to seek assistance in exploring such interests safely. Consulting with a psychotherapist who specializes in working with this population is one possible option. Online forums offer anonymous peer support for safe boundaries, new techniques, and maximizing pleasure while avoiding harm. Lastly, attending workshops that sexuality professionals run can help you learn more about this particular sexual expression.
Conclusion
The exploration of sexual fetishes can be an exciting way to bring new levels of pleasure and connectivity into the bedroom. While there are many more than those mentioned here, this guide is a good starting point for understanding what kind of fetishes people enjoy. If you have found yourself intrigued enough to explore a certain fetish, it’s important to remember to be safe and informed about it. Research the subject matter, find other people that share your interest and do anything else you can do to ensure maximum safety if you decide to act on your desires.
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Rick has been involved in the adult lifestyle and sex toy industry for more then 25 years. Rick is an active sex blogger who provides a wealth of information and experience. He is an advocate of equality for gender and sexuality.