Do you really know what it means to have a fetish?

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Surely you have heard the word fetish countless times, but do you know exactly what this term means? Discover it here.

By Antonio Talamantes ¿Sabes realmente qué significa tener un fetiche? ¿Sabes realmente qué significa tener un fetiche?

How's your dictionary of sexual terms? We know that you are an expert on the subject and that you are up to date with the latest in terms of defining sexual preferences, new ways of loving and much, much more, but when we talk about sexual fetishes, how much do you know about it?

We've heard the word maybe since we were kids (in conversations that weren't directed at us), since it became very popular decades ago (foot fetish is probably the most popular), which is perhaps why that we are so familiar with the subject, although we know little in depth about it.

Well, then we are going to explain what a sexual fetish is, what it refers to, what its history is and everything you need to know about it.

What is a fetish?

¿Sabes realmente qué significa tener un fetiche?

The definition of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) focuses on the fixation for some part of the human body or some garment that has been given a value that leads to excitement and desire, although it is also related to veneration. excessive of something or someone.

A sexual or erotic fetish can also be defined as an extreme sexual fixation on an object or body part. The object of the fixation is called a fetish and the person with the fixation is called a fetishist.

fetishes and history

In 1887 the French psychologist Alfred Binet was the first person to use the term fetish in an erotic context. At the time, fetishes were thought to be born through an arousing experience with an object during childhood.

current fetish

A sexual fetish used to be a stigmatized term used to define a sexual deviation, however it is now understood to be a problem only when the sexual fixation or fetish interferes with your life or causes undue suffering to you or others. those around you.

If your husband (or any man with a partner) is no longer sexually attracted to his wife's body and instead can only get turned on by looking at heels, he has a troublesome fetish.

On the other hand, there are groups on the Internet dedicated to defending the rights of those with unusual sexual interests, and more and more sexual researchers recognize these behaviors as part of a sexual preference and not necessarily indicative of a mental health problem.

Can fetishism be a disorder?

According to the American Psychiatric Association, if the sexual fetish is causing serious relationship problems or significant personal distress, it may be time to consult a sexuality professional, adding that when a fetish truly becomes a disorder , it can lead the person who suffers it to commit illegal activities, loss of interest in habitual sexual activities and bad relationships and sexual relationships.

However, you should know that sexual fetishes are more common than you think and go beyond arousal by other people's feet, in fact it is estimated that they can be countless and these can be born from fixation on underwear, shoes , role-playing games, sex toys, sexual positions and more, and they are not exclusive to a single gender or sexual identity.