Sexual fetishism
Sexual fetishism (pronunciation: /ˈfɛtɪʃɪzəm/) is a sexual fixation on a nonliving object or non-genital body part. The etymology of the term comes from the Portuguese word "feitiço," which means "obsession" or "charm."
Definition
Sexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is the sexual arousal a person receives from a physical object, or from a specific situation. The object or situation of interest is called the fetish; the person who has a fetish for that object/situation is a fetishist. A sexual fetish may be regarded as a non-pathological aid to sexual excitement, or as a mental disorder if it causes significant psychosocial distress for the person or has detrimental effects on important areas of their life.
Types of Fetishes
Sexual fetishes can be categorized into two general categories: anatomic fetishes and media fetishes. Anatomic fetishes involve specific parts of the body, such as feet or hair. Media fetishes involve materials, such as leather or latex.
Diagnosis
Sexual fetishism can be diagnosed through the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.
Treatment
Treatment for sexual fetishism may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which aims to change the fetishist's behavior and thoughts related to their fetish, or medication.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual fetishism
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual fetishism
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