SEX FETISH

A sex fetish can be an object, body part, or behavior which in its self is not necessarily sexual, but becomes associated with high sexual arousal.

Many things can act as a fetish. A common sex fetish example is a female stocking or pantyhose. These are non sexual objects by nature and would not turn on most people.

The change occurs when the stocking becomes an object in sexually stimulating fantasies and association to sexual seduction or a sexual act.

The fetish acts as an on or off switch to an 'internal sex-video'.

The history of a fetish is not always clear, but in occasions can be traced to childhood or adolescent development.

Untreated fetishes may gain in strength over time. Some affected individuals MUST have their fetish present, either by wearing, using or doing it themselves, or by urging their sex partner to do so.

An untreated sex fetish may even have the power to completely erase any natural sexual arousal, and the affected person totally relies on their fetish. No fetish means no sexual desire or arousal.

Sex fetishes are 'die-hards' but can be treated. I have seen some successful outcomes in people who wanted to change their life and rescue their relationship.