The Naked TruthDo you have a sexual fetish? A loving partner will understand and not judge you if you reveal your secret – there’s nothing to be ashamed of
- There’s nothing wrong with a sexual fetish as long as it doesn’t cause distress, and there’s no shame in harbouring one – so share your fetish with your partner
- Ease into the conversation and don’t make it all about the process, a sex therapist says – and if you both have fetishes, don’t try to satisfy them in one night
We all have varied desires and needs when it comes to sex, and there’s absolutely no shame in that. So when it comes to achieving true sexual intimacy, we need to understand what turns us and our partner on in the bedroom.
But while some of us are sexually aroused by things that lie outside what is considered the norm, we cannot categorically say what is considered “normal” and what’s not as far as sex is concerned.
As a matter of fact, sexual fetishes are not as rare as you may think and not all are as disturbing as some have been led to believe.
Sexual fetishes can introduce new dynamics to your love and sex life. They could make things awkward, but could also make your relationship exciting and highly gratifying; it all depends on how you interpret and explore the subject.
First, we should establish a simple definition of fetishism. It is the use of inanimate objects or a non-genital body part (e.g., shoes and feet respectively) for sexual pleasure.