The 10 strangest and most curious sexual fetishes
There are outlandish sexual tastes... and then there are these ten paraphilias.
When it comes to sex, individual differences reign supreme, because each of us has different tastes and we are aroused for different reasons.. Sex is lived from intimacy, in a private and personal way. In that intimacy we may be able to let ourselves be carried away by our erotic thoughts. At that moment, mind, body and emotions merge, leading us even to enjoy forbidden situations.
But some people take their fantasies and sexual desires even further, sometimes materializing them into fetish objectsbizarre situations or bizarre manias, which is known as fetishisma type of paraphilia. Fetishistic fantasies are common, but do not constitute a disorder unless they lead to rituals that are so unacceptable as to interfere with the sexual relationship and cause individual discomfort.
The strangest fetishes
There are more than 130 different categories, but, in today's article, we will describe the 10 strangest fetishes.
1. Mechanophilia
Mecanofilia is a paraphilia in which an individual is aroused by machines (vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, etc.) or gadgets.. But what they are attracted to is not having sex in the vehicle or outside of it, but what turns them on is the machine itself. Sex toys or gadgets, such as vibrators, have nothing to do with mechanophilia.
2. Partialism
People suffering from partialism are only aroused by a specific part of the body. to a specific part of the body. The most common is podophilia, i.e. getting aroused by feet. But it can also be hands or feet in heels. Extreme cases only feel arousal when having sex with that part of the body.
3. Ursusagalamatophilia
This type of fetishism, called ursusagalamatophilia, refers to the arousal that some individuals feel towards people who project animal qualities and characteristics.. For example, a very hairy person as a teddy bear. Yes, just as it sounds.
4. Salirophilia
Salirophiliacs are aroused by the dirty. For them, bathing and perfuming before having sex is not their cup of tea, while most of us enjoy hygiene. This type of practice is often accompanied by fantasies of domination and submission, such as sadism or masochism.
5. Hybristophilia
Hybristophilia or arousal towards criminals usually dominates in women. They like thugs and are attracted to criminals of all kinds, even those who have committed horrible crimes. It usually happens when the criminal is handsome and his case has had great media notoriety. Proof of this is the legion of female admirers of serial killer Charles Manson. This has nothing to do with women who are attracted to "bad guys".
6. Formicofilia
It is the sexual excitement of having insects (ants, worms, etc.) especially on the genitals, but also all over the body.but also all over the body. In some cases they are also aroused by the possibility of stings, for example from bees.
7. Hematophilia
Hematophilia is also known as vampire fetishismas it involves the use of Blood during sexual intercourse.the use of blood during sexual intercourse.. Not only are they turned on by a body full of blood, but the fetish also includes drinking it.
8. Cleptolagnia
Kleptomania is sexual arousal derived from theft. They usually start by stealing from their partner, and then expand their scope of action to others, even strangers. The stolen objects are of little importance, and are usually small objects, which can be easily hidden, and later used for sexual arousal. This fetish is common in serial killers, and some have even amputated part of their victims' bodies to take as trophies. Ed Gein kept a box of his victims' noses under his bed.
9. Spectrophilia
This type of fetishism refers to sexual arousal derived from mirrors felt by some individuals.. The fetishist enjoys both masturbating and even having orgies in front of mirrors. They usually place mirrors in every corner of the house to have sex in front of them. Cases have been reported of people being thrown out of "mirror houses" (a typical attraction at carnivals and fairs) for masturbating inside them. A fetish possibly associated with narcissism.
10. Autonepiophilia
In this type of fetishism the person feels sexual excitement towards diapers.. It has a lot to do with the "role playing" of an adult playing a baby. It is different from pedophilia. Autonepiophiliacs may masturbate with a diaper on or enjoy looking at the other person in a diaper.
Bibliographical references:
- Castelo, C. (2004). Sexualidad humana: una aproximación integral. Madrid: Panamericana.
- Morrison, J. (2008). DSM IV Manual of Clinical Diagnosis. Mexico. Manual Moderno.
(Updated at Apr 14 / 2024)