Fetishes are sexual fixations to usually non-sexual objects or body parts. An alternative definition may describe a non-sexual fixation.
Fetishism in Psychology
Modern psychology and medicine regards sexual fetishism as a normal variation of human sexuality. However, when certain conditions are met, some types of sexual fetishism can be considered psychological disorders. One example of such is when an uncontrollable sexual fetish results in a person committing crimes or making other people uncomfortable in order to fulfill the desire.
Gender Matters
Most information on sexual fetishism is written on heterosexual men. It is believed that fetishes are more prevalent in males.
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Common Fetishes
clothing (58.3%), rubber and rubber items (22.9%), footwear (14.6%), body parts (14.6%), leather and leather items (10.4%), and soft materials and fabrics (6.3%)
