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The iconic George Carlin once humorously observed, 'A rat will engage in many revolting acts, but it won’t [censored] a dead rat.' This list explores ten uniquely human sexual practices that are both intriguing and unconventional. We invite anyone with firsthand experience in these fetishes to share their insights in the comments. Please note, while there are no graphic images, the content may still be unsettling for some readers.
10. Podophilia
Podophilia refers to the sexual attraction to feet. This fetish often includes shoe fetishism as well. Typically, male enthusiasts engage in activities like kissing, licking, or sucking feet, or even using feet for self-stimulation. It’s one of the most widespread fetishes, rivaled perhaps only by spanking. Academic research, including Ph.D. dissertations, has explored this phenomenon, suggesting that the appeal lies in the toes’ shorter, rounder, and more 'adorable' appearance compared to fingers.
For many men, feet symbolize dominance and control, as engaging with them often involves the fetishist assuming a submissive position, such as kneeling or lying down. This ties closely to the 'crushing' fetish, where individuals derive pleasure from watching feet destroy fragile items like walnuts.
9. Kleptolagnia
Kleptolagnia involves experiencing sexual excitement from the act of stealing. Typically, the fetishist starts by pilfering items from their partner, then escalates to stealing from strangers for heightened excitement. The stolen items are usually small, inconspicuous objects that can be easily concealed and carried away.
After stealing, the fetishist retreats to a private area to engage in self-pleasure, occasionally using the stolen item. This fetish also encompasses a disturbing practice seen in some serial killers: taking body parts from victims as keepsakes. For instance, Ed Gein famously stored a collection of noses beneath his bed.
8. Hybristophilia
Derived from the Greek term 'hubris,' meaning reckless pride, this fetish predominantly attracts women. It involves sexual arousal triggered by the criminal actions of another person, typically violent crimes like armed robbery or murder. While the practitioners remain obscure, their fascination often centers on infamous criminals. For instance, John Dillinger, a charismatic outlaw, garnered a large female fanbase, particularly after he claimed to only target government institutions, earning him a Robin Hood-like reputation.
Richard Ramirez, a serial killer and rapist with at least 14 victims, exchanged letters with Doreen Lioy, one of the most well-known hybristophiles. Their relationship culminated in a prison marriage, and Lioy has vowed to take her own life if Ramirez is ever executed.
7. Katoptronophilia
This fetish involves sexual arousal triggered by mirrors. Enthusiasts often engage in self-stimulation or group activities in front of mirrors. Some go as far as installing mirrors throughout their homes to facilitate sexual encounters in every room. Instances have been reported of individuals being removed from carnival attractions, such as the house of mirrors, for inappropriate behavior.
This fetish shares similarities with narcissism, which involves excessive self-admiration. Mirrors are frequently used in adult films to create dynamic camera angles and visually amplify the scene.
6. Diaper Fetishism
This fetish closely aligns with paraphilic infantilism, where adults roleplay as infants. It is unrelated to pedophilia, though some individuals may engage in both. Enthusiasts experience sexual arousal, often leading to spontaneous orgasm, by wearing diapers or observing others in them.
Masturbation while wearing a diaper is common. This fetish mirrors the concept of a striptease but involves a roleplaying lifestyle that includes bottle feeding and intentional soiling. Some participants seek a caregiver, occasionally a parent, to fulfill their needs, though this is rare due to the limited willingness of others to care for adults in such a manner.
5. Ballbusting
As the name suggests, this fetish involves sexual arousal from being struck in the groin or witnessing others endure the same. It falls under masochism and requires a sadistic partner to administer the act. While predominantly practiced by men, some women also participate, with the female variant known as c__tbusting.
When men strike other men, it is often viewed as a homosexual act, unlike when women strike men. This practice is highly risky due to the potential for testicular injury, so most participants limit themselves to light or moderate strikes until they reach their pain limit, after which they engage in self-stimulation. Some, however, request full-force strikes, and a few even pursue extreme outcomes like castration. This form of physical masochism relies on the brain releasing endorphins to manage pain.
Endorphins, more potent than morphine, are released sparingly by the brain. They alleviate pain and induce a natural euphoria. The testicles are among the most sensitive areas to blunt force, rivaled only by the eyes. Common methods of striking include kicking, kneeing, punching, and squeezing.
4. Autoerotic Asphyxiation
This fetish typically involves men who intentionally hang themselves while masturbating. The pressure on the neck arteries and trachea causes a surge of blood to the brain, intensifying the orgasmic experience. If performed solo, the individual must ensure their feet can reach a stable object to release themselves.
This practice is highly perilous, as individuals may lose clarity of thought during orgasm and even more so while choking. If the pressure on the neck isn’t relieved promptly, the fetishist may lose consciousness and fatally hang themselves. This tragic outcome famously occurred with actor David Carradine.
3. Coprophilia
Coprophilia involves deriving sexual pleasure from feces. While the reasons behind this fetish remain unclear, it does have a small number of adherents. Most enthusiasts limit their interest to observing others defecate and examining the feces. A rarer subset, coprophagia, involves consuming feces for sexual gratification. This practice often begins with oral stimulation of a partner’s anus and carries significant health risks, including infections and diseases.
A notable example of this paraphilia is its connection to bestiality, where individuals engage with both the animal and its feces during intercourse. Horse feces, largely composed of grass, are sometimes consumed by coprophiles due to their fibrous nature. The infamous Albert Fish, known for his depravity, was a practitioner of this fetish, along with nearly every other entry on this list.
2. Necrophilia
This paraphilia involves sexual acts with corpses. While it is distinct from murder, the two are often intertwined due to their historical association. In most modern societies, encounters with human corpses are rare, making necrophilia frequently linked to killers, particularly serial killers or sexual sadists. These individuals often seek to 'possess' their victims entirely, extending their control beyond death. As Ted Bundy infamously described, the victim becomes 'a bag of flesh' for their gratification.
Bundy is a notorious example, as he engaged in necrophilia with many of his victims, often continuing until decomposition began. However, necrophilia also includes sexual acts with non-human corpses. Historical accounts describe individuals engaging with animal carcasses, such as deer or bears, and even shooting animals specifically for this purpose. This behavior also overlaps with other fetishes.
1. Zoophilia
Also known as bestiality, this fetish involves sexual activity with animals. Horses and dogs are the most commonly involved animals, with horses chosen for their size and dogs for their accessibility and trainability. Other animals, such as chickens, goats, sheep, and various farm animals, are also frequently used. While most animals remain indifferent, dogs and some horses can be conditioned to participate.
Both men and women have practiced this fetish since ancient times, with references dating back to Leviticus, which includes multiple prohibitions against it. Engaging in sexual acts with horses is particularly hazardous, as their size can lead to severe internal injuries, such as colon or uterine perforation, resulting in excruciating fatalities. This was tragically demonstrated in the case of Kenneth Pinyan, famously known as 'Mr. Hands.'
