What causes fetishes?
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Oh, come on now... ninety percent of men???!!!
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What causes fetishes?
in Psychology ·
Andrew Sanchez572 said:Hehe, it seems this discussion on fetishes has somehow morphed into a thread all about feet 🤣
I don't personally view it as anything particularly sinister. Beyond all that, if one considers that "fetish" carries a certain religious weight before it ever takes on a sexual connotation... 🙂
Across various cultures throughout history, feet have played a significant erotic role; there is absolutely nothing pathological or shameful about that.
When we speak of fetishism in a strictly sexual context, my view is that it occurs when someone—and yes, this applies to women as well, I am quite certain of that—develops an exclusive fixation on a specific body part, or perhaps a particular type of clothing, to the point where they cannot experience arousal or intimacy without it. In that sense, true fetishism acts as a form of dehumanization toward the sexual "object," which I believe is what truly unsettles us.
You make a fair point regarding the definition of fixation; that's pretty much how the experts define it. My comment was more of a general observation that didn't necessarily need academic backing, but thanks for weighing in—the last part of your post is spot on, though it probably applies more to those extreme cases where actual therapy might be needed.
Now, thinking about it, I just remembered a "fetish" that I'm certain nobody else shares: the sound a microwave makes when it finishes heating something up. That annoying *beep beep beep beep beepeeeeeee*... 😠
Not wanting kids: Is it just me?
in Psychology ·
Taking the path of least resistance is usually the smartest move anyway; if they want to go around claiming someone is sick, it’ll eventually come back to haunt them.
Not wanting kids: Is it just me?
in Psychology ·
I honestly think most people just want kids because of social conditioning. If we’re going to judge one another for our personal life choices, then everyone should be prepared to face that same scrutiny and handle it with some actual maturity. When someone rolls their eyes and uses that condescending tone to hiss, "Wait, you *don't* want children? That's just not normal! I'm sure you'll change your mind eventually, don't worry," they aren't looking for a conversation—they're looking for a fight. It’s pretty obvious when someone uses those passive-aggressive questions to imply you're abnormal, or that you're somehow socially stunted or lagging behind. They are intentionally casting judgment on you. In my view, if you're going to sit in judgment of others, you have to be ready to be judged yourself. If you aren't willing to walk that walk, then all you're doing is being a hypocrite.
What causes fetishes?
in Psychology ·
I honestly think the concept of a "fetish" is becoming something much more common than people care to admit. Take a look at the mainstream: most guys are obsessed with big breasts or curvy hips, and you see that constantly pushed by the media just because that’s what the majority responds to.
With feet, I’m noticing it's becoming a much more frequent topic of conversation, too. I’d bet anything that if we were talking about this even a few years ago, someone bringing it up might have been labeled a total deviant or a creep. But the reality is that sexuality is shaped by our environment and, frankly, just by who we are as individuals.
In my view, there isn't really such a thing as a "fetish" in isolation; instead, there are just sexual preferences and practices. Some might be harmless, while others could potentially involve risk for the person or their partner—and that's where we should actually focus our attention and step in if necessary.
So, if someone finds themselves getting turned on by looking at their partner's feet, they aren't some lunatic running around town causing trouble; they're just someone who has integrated that part of anatomy into their sexuality, which is beautiful precisely because human desire is so diverse.
People really ought to drop the old-fashioned prejudices, sit down and have an honest talk with their partner, and just enjoy themselves rather than being held back by outdated social stigmas.
With feet, I’m noticing it's becoming a much more frequent topic of conversation, too. I’d bet anything that if we were talking about this even a few years ago, someone bringing it up might have been labeled a total deviant or a creep. But the reality is that sexuality is shaped by our environment and, frankly, just by who we are as individuals.
In my view, there isn't really such a thing as a "fetish" in isolation; instead, there are just sexual preferences and practices. Some might be harmless, while others could potentially involve risk for the person or their partner—and that's where we should actually focus our attention and step in if necessary.
So, if someone finds themselves getting turned on by looking at their partner's feet, they aren't some lunatic running around town causing trouble; they're just someone who has integrated that part of anatomy into their sexuality, which is beautiful precisely because human desire is so diverse.
People really ought to drop the old-fashioned prejudices, sit down and have an honest talk with their partner, and just enjoy themselves rather than being held back by outdated social stigmas.
Your Top 5 Stoner Movies :)
in Movies ·
Personally, I’ve always been a huge fan of 🤣Half Baked🤣. 🤣It just 🤣really hits the spot for me,