I thought that the scientific definition of a fetish was something becoming a sex object, i.e. partner MUST wear high heels or socks in order for you to reach orgasm. Where as a "turn-on" is something that just turns you on, but you can reach orgasm without it.
@applecom14 I think clinically you're right but, most of the public doesn't think that critically. They don't see how dressing their lady up in lingerie isn't any different than being into shoes.
A sexual turn on (or paraphelia) is simply something that the individual enjoys or gets some sexual gratification from. A fetish occurs when the paraphelia becomes necessarily present to achieve sexual gratification, or when gratification or stimulation is impossible without.
That's the APA def, of course, and most folks aren't using those definitions in everyday conversation :)
I think the difference would come in if the person with a fetish simply 'has' to have the fetish activity to be turned on, while the turn-on is merely one of many others.
it's the same difference as. . .your stuff is shit but my shit is stuff.
darrenholcomb42 3 weeks ago
Distinction I guess, at the end
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MissJezebelFatale 3 months ago
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owlcu 10 months ago
Lol, comedy is you slipping on a banana peel and dying XD
Aicirt8 10 months ago
Embrace the power of fetish. It rocks.
glvfan 1 year ago
I think that she is not afraid of taking chances and she is a woman who knows her own strength. - Naked Lady Gaga. C0000M - -
Ilaire7515 1 year ago
I thought that the scientific definition of a fetish was something becoming a sex object, i.e. partner MUST wear high heels or socks in order for you to reach orgasm. Where as a "turn-on" is something that just turns you on, but you can reach orgasm without it.
applecom14 1 year ago 3
@applecom14 That is a bit of an exaggeration really
adhdboy699 10 months ago
@applecom14 I think clinically you're right but, most of the public doesn't think that critically. They don't see how dressing their lady up in lingerie isn't any different than being into shoes.
Nyquirk 1 month ago
omfg!!!!!!!!
fetish mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Freakishmean 1 year ago
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owlcu 2 years ago
The conjugation:
I am erotic
You are kinky
They are perverted
hactarcomp 2 years ago 53
Maelwysii - You're absolutely right. Moreover -
A sexual turn on (or paraphelia) is simply something that the individual enjoys or gets some sexual gratification from. A fetish occurs when the paraphelia becomes necessarily present to achieve sexual gratification, or when gratification or stimulation is impossible without.
That's the APA def, of course, and most folks aren't using those definitions in everyday conversation :)
Cypherson 2 years ago 2
I couldn't have said it better. ^^;
Tomoko4004 2 years ago
I think the difference would come in if the person with a fetish simply 'has' to have the fetish activity to be turned on, while the turn-on is merely one of many others.
Maelwysii 2 years ago 20
what if they REALLY just wanted to try it once? Does it still qualify as a turn on?
Mokurentate 2 years ago
@Maelwysii: Correct.
MarkusHomer 1 month ago
"distinguishment?"
Distinction is the word you were looking for there Dan. Don't feel bad . . . I'll send you naked pictures of myself to make you feel better.
MishaVargas 2 years ago 2