How Many of These 12 Weird Fetishes Do You Know?

By now I’ve come across so many different fetishes on the internet that I’m pretty sure that no matter how uncommon or weird something may seem, it is likely not as rare as we think. If you were the only person in the world who gets horny for trees, do you think there’d be a name for it?\

And speaking of names, all the fetishes in this list have pretty cool, albeit possibly unpronounceable names.

If you only looked at the names of these weird fetishes, without reading the definition, how many would you know? How many have you heard of even after reading the definition?

Weird Fetishes You May Not Know About

1. Climacophilia

Someone with this fetish is aroused by falling down stairs. This one is my favorite, don’t ask me why. I am NOT a climacophiac.

I found this in another listing of fetishes but couldn’t find a whole lot of information beyond the basic definition. Although I did discover that people with climacophobia are afraid of climbing stairs. These two would clearly not be a good match.

2. Oculolinctus (sometimes spelled Oculolintus)

If anyone read my post on oculolintus then you already know that I have a thing for this myself. A good old fashioned eyeball licking! That’s what you’ll get if you meet someone with this fetish. Intrigued? Go back and read that post.

3. Agalmatophilia

Here’s a cool one. Agalmatophilia is a weird fetish involving sexual arousal by mannequins and/or statues. For some it has to do with immobility and can be related to bondage. And hey, who hasn’t been turned on by a very sexy mannequin at the mall? (Not just me, right?)

4. Forniphilia

Forniphilia is another weird fetish related to BDSM. It involves using someone as furniture. Picture your partner naked on all fours before you as you sit on the couch, while you rest your crossed legs on their backside and place a cold glass of whisky on the small of their back. Not bad, not bad at all.

Read: Human Furniture Fetish: Ideas for Forniphiliacs

5. Taphephilia

Proving that one person’s nightmare can be another’s fantasy is taphephilia. This is for someone who is aroused at the idea of being buried alive. It’s likely related to being in confined spaces, helplessness, and submission. Somehow this is reminding me of our reader who wanted to spend all his days confined to a body bag.

Also related: Sexual Arousal in Tight Spaces.

6. Dendrophilia

I’m not just talking about tree huggers here. Dendophilia is the SEXUAL attraction to trees. I’m not sure how far such a fetishist would take this but I support this weird fetish wholeheartedly. Trees are awesome.

7. Somnophilia

A fetish for watching people sleep. I dated a guy who would watch me sleep although I’m not sure if it was sexual. Then again, there was the time he admitted to looking closely at my vagina while I was sleeping so perhaps…

8. Autonepiophilia

This is one I think we’ve all heard of. It refers to a fetish for infantilism, often known as ‘diaper fetish’ or desire to act like a baby, be mothered, etc. I’m including it here because I didn’t know it had such an official sounding name!

See: Infantilism: Fetish and Fantasy

9. Pygophilia

Another one that I’m including just so we can learn a new name for a very common fetish. Pygophilia is arousal from seeing or touching buttocks. Guilty as charged! But no, guilt doesn’t actually come into it. Who ISN’T a pygophilist?

10. Frotteurism

This fetish concerns those aroused by touching strangers, undetected, in crowded public places. I’m not sure if this just about sexual touching or not… although a guy on the bus behind me stroking my hair isn’t well tolerated either. I don’t like to come down on anyone’s fetish because you never know what’s in their mind, when or how it developed, or what their limits may be. HOWEVER, if any of you guys that have grabbed my ass on the subway and think this is okay because it’s your fetish, well, I have to stop here before I start ranting!

11. Ursusagalmatophila

That’s a mouthful! Anyone with this weird fetish is really hot for teddy bears. I suppose a teddy bear is like a really small, inanimate version of a furry. (Just kidding!) I sleep with a teddy every single night. (Somehow that’s harder to share than the fact that I like to lick eyeballs. Wow.) I guess we could have gotten it on by now but I just don’t think he likes me like that.

12. Menophilia

These fetishists get turned on by the sight, smell or taste of a woman who is menstruating. This brings to mind another post from a reader who loves used panty liners, but that is probably a whole other fetish with a whole other name. Personally, I dig a man who will fuck me on my period and not bat an eye, but I’ve yet to meet a man who revels in it. It somehow makes me feel good to know they are out there though.

Read: Menstruation Fetish: The Allure of Period Sex

Wondering WHICH fetishes are the most popular? Read: The Most Popular Fetishes on Google Search

So, have any of you discovered a label for your awesome fetish from this list? Let’s discuss in the comments.