The Fetish Alphabet

A new approach to learning your ABC's. ;)

First of all, FETISH is a sexual desire that is classified as "abnormal", as in an unusual amount of attraction toward a certain something. The fetishist doesn't even always have to engage in sexual intercourse to be fully satisfied because the fetish itself does the job. Confused? Don't be. I've got 26 examples right here to help you out.

A - AUTOEROTIC ASPHYXIATION: smothering oneself. Seriously. You smother yourself and get off on the loss of oxygen. This works because of the loss of oxygen will make you feel light-headed and dizzy, heightening sensations.

B - BDSM: pain and power. It stands for Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, and Masochism. Honestly, the fetish is far too much to discuss in a blurb because of the multitude of ways pain and power can manifest in sex. But think whips, chains, and gag balls and you've got a good idea.

C - COPROPHILIA: scat. You love shit and want to play with it, eat it, or just smell it and see it.

D - DENDROPHILIA: trees. As in, the sexual attraction to. Maybe it's the bark, or just that green leafiness..... I honestly don't know, but it's the ultimate love of nature.

E - EXHIBITIONISM: exposing yourself, either by flashing or engaging in sex in public. These attention-seekers get off because they know you can see them.

F - FROTTEURISM: rubbing against an non-consenting person, generally with the pelvis or erect penis. Remember that one guy or girl who just can't resist grinding up on everyone at the club (or at prom)? That's it.

G - GENTROPHILIA: old people. GILFs (either grandmas or grandpas) are your thing. Perhaps the level of experience holds some appeal. Or flabby skin.

H - HIEROPHILIA: religious objects, whether or not they believe they are sacred. Enough said, really. I mean, how much is there to elaborate on once you've got the image of a girl sticking a cross into her pussy to get off?

I - IATRONUDIA: medical staff and doctors. Cough for the doctor and cum for the nurse.

J - JUNGLE FEVER: black people. The term is slightly racist so watch its use. This usual manifestation is white girls going for black guys, although it works both ways.

K- KILSMAPHILIA: enemas. You love to get that colon cleansed. Frequently.

L - LIQUIDOPHILIA: submerging one's genitals in liquid. Dip your dick in a bit of beer? Why not. Sounds tasty.

M - MAIESIOPHILIA: pregnant women. The gift of life is the turn-on. Just because mommy is preggers doesn't mean she doesn't need some love, too.

N - NECROPHILIA: corpses or dead people. Difficult fetish for straight girls to get into on account of a lack of blood circulation to key places, but some guys just like sticking it into something cold..... and unresponsive..... and not breathing.

O - ODAXELAGNIA: biting. Occasionally linked to vampirism (i.e. bloodplay) but not necessarily. Chomping into people just seems to be their thing.

P - PARTHENOPHILIA: virgins. Serial cherry-popppers, generally. They absolutely love that special, first-time experience. With everyone.

Q - QUEENING: dressing in drag. Think RuPaul's Drag Race.

R - RETIFISM: shoes. Imagine a sexy pair of boots and then take it to a much higher level of lust.

S - STHENOLAGNIA: muscle strength. They probably love watching those Bowflex commercials.

T - TICKLING: arousal from tickling or being tickled. It can be used as a form of sadistic torture in BDSM practices. It's erotic and meant for pleasure but it's definitely not the same kind of kiddy fun.

U - UNIFORMS: just like it says, from French Maid to Fireman and everything else you can think of in between. This is generally linked to roleplaying, but not always, and there are lots of different ways this fetish can go. The important part is the uniform, not necessarily the person in it.

V - VOYEURISM: watching people engage in sexual activity, usually when they don't know you're watching. Porn or peeping are your best friends in this highly vicarious sexual activity.

W - WATERSPORTS: urine and urination. Technically this fetish is called urolagnia, but watersports is what you'll hear colloquially. If you're into watersports, you'll do one of the following: drink piss, piss on people, or get pissed on. And then get off on that.

X - XENOPHILIA: foreigners. As in mail order brides and those latin lovers who don't speak English. Maybe it's all about a focus on "oral" communication rather than oral communication.

Y - You? I honestly have nothing. To my knowledge at this point there is no fetish that starts with a "Y", colloquially or technically, or any deviation from any fetish that starts with this letter. So I instead offer an alternative:
            1950's Household: a roleplaying game generally done in BDSM based around a power exchange. Daddy is a businessman and Mommy stays at home at cooks and cleans. It works well with live-in Dominant/submissive relationships. Think a very sexy "Leave it to Beaver".

Z - ZOOPHILIA: animals. Something about those furry little creatures (or slimy, or feathery....) does it for you. Bestiality is the physical act performed when you have this fetish and it is illegal, make no mistake. If this is your thing, I encourage you to go furry (people dressed up like animals) instead.

So there you are. Twenty-six fetishes to tap into that thirst for knowledge for the little kinkster inside you. This is only the tip of the iceberg to be sure. I went for diversity, but should you start looking into these through a specific lens, you will discover so much more...... like possibly your fetish? ;)