Agalmatophilia: Mannequin Love
Ever hear about motorists who stick a mannequin in the front seat just so they can sneak their way into the carpool lane? Well, some people use mannequins not in the car but in the bedroom. People with mannequin love, or agalmatophilia, may also be attracted to a doll or statue.
Ursusagalmatophilia: Plushies
Some people like to dress up like animals, calling themselves "furries" or "plushies" and seeking out like-minded individuals. This fetish is known as ursusagalmatophilia, and it's surprisingly popular.
"There is a big 'furry scene,' and it seems to be based on people who like to anthropomorphize animals and ascribe them with human qualities, generally cute qualities," says Dr. Ian Kerner, a sex therapist in New York City.
Ursusagalmatophilia is distinct from zoophilia, which involves sexual attraction to real animals
Partialism/Gas Pedal Honeys
Some people are turned on sexually by a specific body part - for example, a woman's high-heeled foot. There are many websites devoted to so-called partialism, including those who love "gas pedal honeys," images of stilettos on a gas pedal.
Salirophilia: I Like It Dirty
Showering before sex maybe the routine for some people. Others like the idea of getting dirty during sex - literally - or making their partner dirty,. This fetish is called salirophilia.
Some salirophiliacs like to smear the makeup, mess up the hair, or rip the clothing of their partner.
Dr. Ian Kerner, a New York City sex therapist, says this often involves domination/submission fantasies.
Paraphilic Infantilism: Diaper Me
Diapers aren't for babies only. Just ask guys (and it's mostly guys) with a fetish known as paraphilic infantilism, which involves wearing diapers and pretending to be an infant.
Why diapers? It's a totem of infancy and freedom, says Dr. Ian Kerner, a New York City sex therapist.
Ever hear about motorists who stick a mannequin in the front seat just so they can sneak their way into the carpool lane? Well, some people use mannequins not in the car but in the bedroom. People with mannequin love, or agalmatophilia, may also be attracted to a doll or statue.
Ursusagalmatophilia: Plushies
Some people like to dress up like animals, calling themselves "furries" or "plushies" and seeking out like-minded individuals. This fetish is known as ursusagalmatophilia, and it's surprisingly popular.
"There is a big 'furry scene,' and it seems to be based on people who like to anthropomorphize animals and ascribe them with human qualities, generally cute qualities," says Dr. Ian Kerner, a sex therapist in New York City.
Ursusagalmatophilia is distinct from zoophilia, which involves sexual attraction to real animals
Partialism/Gas Pedal Honeys
Some people are turned on sexually by a specific body part - for example, a woman's high-heeled foot. There are many websites devoted to so-called partialism, including those who love "gas pedal honeys," images of stilettos on a gas pedal.
Salirophilia: I Like It Dirty
Showering before sex maybe the routine for some people. Others like the idea of getting dirty during sex - literally - or making their partner dirty,. This fetish is called salirophilia.
Some salirophiliacs like to smear the makeup, mess up the hair, or rip the clothing of their partner.
Dr. Ian Kerner, a New York City sex therapist, says this often involves domination/submission fantasies.
Paraphilic Infantilism: Diaper Me
Diapers aren't for babies only. Just ask guys (and it's mostly guys) with a fetish known as paraphilic infantilism, which involves wearing diapers and pretending to be an infant.
Why diapers? It's a totem of infancy and freedom, says Dr. Ian Kerner, a New York City sex therapist.
