Fetish
First described by Sigmund Freud in 1887, sexual fetishism is a
form of paraphilia in which the object of affection is a specific
inanimate object.
A fetish is an object, not a body part. According to psychology
or psychiatric terminology there is no such thing as a “foot
fetish.” A foot is part of a human body (that is, of course,
unless is detached from a human, but let’s not go there for
the scope of this article). Technically, a “foot fetish”
is not a fetish at all but rather something called “a partialism.”
This is when a part of the body is an extremely important part to
achieve sexual arousal.
However, if you extend your sexual affection beyond your body—that
is, from a foot out to a shoe—then “partialism”
actually can become a sexual fetish. A fetish is when a person is
sexually aroused by a specific object or objects and is generally
unable to achieve sexual satisfaction without that object being
present.
Meanwhile, a sexual fetish becomes "fetishism," by definition,
when it interferes with your life. That is, the fetish is not just
something you like to do, or you want to do, but something you have
to do. It’s as if there is a compulsion. In other words, there
is no other way to have an orgasm except with a shoe, bra or panties
present, or whatever that person is into.
Fetishism is considered a male disorder. Why? Nobody really knows
the answer to that, but most of the time it is, there might be some
genetic differences, since men and women are different genetically
and so are our brains. In general, psychiatrists and psychologists
don’t agree on what causes a fetish.
Fetishist arousal is generally considered to be a problem when
it interferes with normal sexual or social functioning. There are
fetishes that are more common than others, but like any aspects
of human sexuality it can encompass a wide range.
Common fetishes include those focused on footwear, underwear, body
piercing, wigs, leather, stockings, pantyhose, bras, shoes, panties,
spandex, tickling and I'm sure the list goes on and on.
If you are with someone who has a fetish that is interfering with
your relationship, then it's probably time to either talk to that
person about it or leave if it is bothering you. If a fetish is
interfering with your life, there are treatment options for you.
For more on this topic do a search google.
Treatment: See a qualified, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist.
Apparently, anyone can take the title of “sex therapist”.
Try to get referred by your own physician or health care provider.
Of course loving shoes is nearly woman’s wont. Shoes can
be fun and kicky; wear responsibly.
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