Somnophilia
Somnophilia (pronounced: /sɒmnoʊˈfɪliə/) is a paraphilia characterized by a sexual attraction to unconscious, sleeping, or otherwise incapacitated individuals. The term is derived from the Latin "somnus" meaning sleep, and the Greek "philia" meaning love or strong affinity.
Etymology
The term "Somnophilia" is a combination of two words from different languages. The first part, "somno", comes from the Latin word "somnus", which means sleep. The second part, "philia", is derived from the Greek word "φιλία", which means love or strong affinity. Thus, the term literally translates to "love of sleep".
Related Terms
- Paraphilia: A condition characterized by abnormal sexual desires, typically involving extreme or dangerous activities.
- Necrophilia: A paraphilia characterized by a sexual attraction to corpses.
- Hypnophilia: A sexual fetish that involves being attracted to individuals who are asleep or in a state of unconsciousness.
- Sexsomnia: A sleep disorder characterized by engaging in sexual acts while in non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Somnophilia
- Wikipedia's article - Somnophilia
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