Fetish FAQ

What is a fetish. Ever hear that this guy has a foot fetish or why is that guy fondling that girls shoes? Ever wonder just what makes a fetish a fetish? Here are some frequently asked questions on sexual fetishes.

Generally, what is a fetish?

A fetish is "something" that provides uncontrollable sexual arousal. I provides so much sexual arousal that it interfere in a persons life. It's all they can think about, day in and day out and there is no other way for the person to achieve orgasm. It's a problem when the only way one can get off is by thinking about their object of desire. It's a fetish when it affects your job, relationship and/or is against the law.

Where does the term come from?

Fetish is from the Portuguese word feitico which means false power, object or charm.

Is that "something" an object or human?

Technically, it's a non living object that provides this compulsion. "Human" parts such as breasts, butts, the foot, hair are not really fetishes but are sometimes called "animate" fetishes.

What are some more popular fetishes?

Popular fetishes both objects and animate are: feet, hands, fingernails, clothing made of leather, rubber vinyl or latex. flat, firm stomachs, body piercing, exhibitionism, domination, submission lipstick, hair (braids, ponytails, pigtails), water, golden showers, voyeurism.

Is there treatment?

Many times there is no treatment for sexual fetishes. The person has spent so much time obsessing over an object that they do not want to give it up. A doctor may try getting the person to accept other options to to improve their sex life but the main fetish is still the most powerful fantasy. The doctor may try other options depending on what he feels is the actual cause of the persons fetish. Some try shock treatments or antidepressants in their treatments. Most people will improve their sex lives with sex therapy but will not totally lose their desire for the fetish object.

What about a foot fetish?

Foot fetish is probably the one you hear the most about. An obsession with the feet is not really considered a fetish because a foot is not an object. However, most times the obsession is not really with the feet but with shoes. A foot attraction may not be harmful to a person or relationship as the foot is just another part of the person as boobs, butt, penis, etc. When the obsession turns to shoes, well, that's another story.

Do women have fetishes?

Fetish over inanimate objects is solely a man thing. Women don't have these type of fetishes. No one seems to know why yet. Some guesses might be testosterone levels, undeveloped social skills, trouble connecting in a relationships, genetic make up, bad childhood experience.