{"id":24119,"date":"2019-07-07T14:03:58","date_gmt":"2019-07-07T12:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=24119"},"modified":"2024-08-19T06:27:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T04:27:02","slug":"foot-fetish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/foot-fetish\/","title":{"rendered":"No More Tiptoeing: The Foot Fetish, Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Among <\/span>all the fetishes<\/span><\/a> (and there are many!) in the world, a foot fetish is one of the most prevalent. In fact, it has been found to be the most fetishised part of the body, excluding the genitals.<\/span><\/p>\n

But having a foot fetish is far more intriguing and complex than you may have thought. And if you\u2019re one of many who have this fetish, finding someone who shares your inclination has never been easier – thanks to the vast corners of the Internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Online forums exist for podophiles (someone who has a sexual attraction to feet), some containing nearly 45,000 members. These platforms offer like-minded individuals a judgment-free space in which to discuss and indulge in their <\/span>desires<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One such channel is Reddit, an exceedingly popular online forum, with (mostly) women uploading <\/span>photographs of their feet<\/span><\/a> for podophiles to comment on and enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

And even those who haven\u2019t taken an active role in online foot fetish forums were noticed in a study conducted by AOL in 2006. The study showed that the most searched fetish on their platform at that time, was the foot fetish (Internet users, you can run but you can\u2019t hide).<\/span><\/p>\n

So, before we dive into the world of foot fetishism, let\u2019s get acquainted with some terminology and facts.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is an Interest Considered a Fetish?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>fetish<\/span> is when someone has a sexual attraction to either an inanimate object or a body part that\u2019s not been traditionally sexualised.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And while those who have a fetish can lead normal and healthy lives, those who find themselves <\/span>lacking arousal<\/span><\/a> without their fetishised object or body part, and\/or a decreased social functioning because of their fetish(es), could be diagnosed with fetishism disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n

A fetishism disorder, according to the DSM-5, is when a person has a dependence on non-living items (underwear, socks etc.) or a deep focus on a specific body part (belly, feet etc.), so much so, that they need this item or body part in order to reach sexual gratification.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Interestingly, the DSM-5 also says that fetishes pertain almost exclusively to men.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Different Dimensions of a Foot Fetish<\/span><\/h2>\n

Because we\u2019re all so amazingly diverse, having a foot fetish is not simply a (sexual) attraction to feet, end of conversation. Podophiles can fetishise an array of objects or body parts, such as socks, shoes, and foot accessories. They too can get turned on by the act of foot worshipping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are also fellow humans who are simply attracted to the aesthetic of the foot, but in a non-sexual way. But according to Dr. Anil Aggrawal and Dr. Brenda Love, these people would not be classified as a foot fetishist.<\/span><\/p>\n

And to be more specific, those who have this fetish may be looking at:<\/span><\/p>\n