Garment fetishes are fetishes that revolve around, or fixate on, a particular type of garment. (See also List of types of clothing) Introduction Humans often wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments or attire) on the body (for the alternative, see nudity). ...

Sexual variations, or fetishes, are also referred to more neutrally as "paraphilias". They can be defined as conditions in which a person's sexual gratification is dependent on an unusual sexual experience or object.^[1] Fetishes, specifically, involve recurrent sexual urges or behaviours concerning the use of inanimate objects such as garments.^[2] Look up fetish in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Paraphilia (in Greek para παρά = besides and -philia φιλία = friendship)—in psychology and sexology, is a term that describes a family of persistent, intense fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving sexual arousal to nonhuman objects, pain or humiliation experienced by oneself or ones partner, or children or other nonconsenting individuals. ...

Relative prevalence of garment fetishism

In order to determine the relative prevalences of different fetishes, scientists obtained a sample of at least 5000 individuals worldwide from 381 Internet discussion groups. The relative prevalences were estimated based on (a) the number of groups devoted to a particular fetish, (b) the number of individuals participating in the groups and (c) the number of messages exchanged. Within the sample population, for example, 12 percent were turned on by underwear. The top garment fetish was footwear related (high heels).^[3][4] High-heeled shoes are shoes where the heel of the wearers foot is raised to be significantly higher than their toes. ...

Types of garment

Common fetishes in clothing relate to footwear, female underwear and uniforms. However in principle any garment can be fetishized, that is, a focus of arousal for some people, and so a wide range of other garments have been the subject of less common fetishes. High-heeled shoe Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet. ... A pair of mens briefs Undergarments, also called underwear or sometimes intimate clothing, are clothes worn next to the skin, usually under other clothes. ... A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organisation whilst participating in that organisations activity. ...

Separate from fetishes as a paraphilia, are garments worn to enhance appearance (tight jeans, other eyecatching clothing); in this case the differentiator is whether for the person concerned, the clothing is the focus of a sexual fetish, or is merely appreciated and found pleasing and enhancing.

Jeans

Jeans fetishism is a sexual fetish relating to jeans or denim. It can also involve printed or electronic material with jeans being worn. Jeans have been associated with sex since their widespread use in teen culture in the fifties.^{[citation needed]} Sexual fetishism, first described as such by Sigmund Freud though the concept and certainly the activity is quite ancient, is a form of paraphilia where the object of affection is a specific inanimate object or part of a persons body. ... Blue Jeans (Levis 506) Jeans are trousers traditionally made from denim, but may also be made from a variety of fabrics including corduroy. ... Denim as used for blue jeans, with a copper rivet to strengthen the pocket. ...

The style and cut of jeans can also enhance their sexual appeal. Jeans with no pockets on the back are thought to better show off one's buttocks and be more flattering. Stretch jeans are often viewed as attractive because they have the appearance of being skin tight, while not binding like regular denim jeans would. The extreme example of style equals sex when it comes to jeans, would be the Zip Around style. Zip Around Jeans are called that because they have a zipper that unzips starting in the front, and going all the way to the back, making them "easy access" jeans. These style jeans were first made in the late 1970s and early 1980s by brands such as Rag City Blues, Fredericks of Hollywood, and Chemin De Fer. More recently, modern low rise cuts of this style of jean have been made by Frankie B, BEBE, and Lip Service.^{[citation needed]}

Jacket

Jacket fetishism is most usually associated with the fixation or attraction to padded nylon jackets though it is also associated with leather jackets, particularly in association with Bondage (BDSM). In the largest ever survey of its kind the University of Bologne found that 9 percent of people were turned on by jackets, making it the third most popular garment fetish after Shoes (heels) and Costumes.^[5]. The most popular jackets amongst jacket fetishists are the Snorkel Parka, the MA-1 bomber jacket and down puffa jackets. Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers first produced on February 28, 1935 by Wallace Carothers at DuPont. ... Look up jacket in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ... A model in bondage cuffs with a leg spreader In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The MA-1 bomber jacket (also known as the MA-1 flight jacket)was first developed in the mid 1950s. ...

Gloves

Glove fetishism is a sexual fetish where an individual is obsessed and fixated by another or oneself wearing gloves on their hands. ^{[citation needed]} In some cases, the fetish is enhanced by the material of the glove, (i.e. leather, cotton, latex, satin, nylon, or fur).^{[citation needed]} Sexual fetishism is the attribution of attractive sexual qualities to non-living objects as an overwhelming alternative to the sexuality of a man or a woman, or as an enhancing element to a relationship. ... A glove (Middle English from Old English glof) is a type of garment which covers the hand. ... The hands (med. ... Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ... Cotton ready for harvest. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Satin used in bedding Look up Satin in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers first produced on February 28, 1935 by Wallace Carothers at DuPont. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Footwear

Main article: Shoe fetishism

Shoe fetishism, also known as retifism (after Nicolas-Edme Rétif), involves being fixated on shoes or other footwear to the extent it may interfere with sexual expression. Although shoes carry sexual connotations in mainstream culture (for example, women's shoes are commonly sold as being "sexy") this is not generally considered to be shoe fetishism, although it may qualify as a form of partialism.^{[citation needed]} This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Nicolas-Edme Rétif (October 23, 1734 – February 2, 1806), called Rétif de la Bretonne, was a French novelist. ... A shoe is an item of footwear worn on the foot or feet of a human, dog, cat, horse, or doll. ... High-heeled shoe Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet. ...

Boot fetishism is very closely related to shoe fetishism. Many of the same sexual appeals regarded high-heeled shoes apply to boots. In most cases the fetish of the boot is accompanied by a fetish for the material which it is made from. Examples could be leather or latex. High-heeled boots help to elongate the calf, creating a longer-legged appearance which is generally considered to be more sexually attractive. In general, boots can be divided into three primary structural categories and sub-divided from there. There are ankle-length, knee-high, and thigh-high boots.^{[citation needed]} Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... In some contexts, knee-high boots may have sexual overtones. ... Categories: Stub | Footwear | Fetish clothing ...

Sock

Sock fetishism is a sexual fetish relating to socks. Sock fetishists are sexually attracted by wearing socks, partners wearing socks, pictures concerning it, or the object itself (well worn or brand new).^{[citation needed]} This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Like feet and shoes, sock fetishists often require some specific attraction in the object which may include special colours, shape or smell. People with sock fixation may have no special attraction to feet or shoes.^{[citation needed]} Often socks are part of sexual activities like masturbation e.g. males putting a sock over their cock or receiving a sockjob (a version of a footjob wearing socks) from another person and sock worshipping. Foot fetishism is a pronounced fetishistic sexual interest in human feet. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Woman masturbating, 1913 drawing by Gustav Klimt. ... Foot fetishism is a pronounced fetishistic sexual interest in human feet. ...

There are early indices of sock fetishism, already during the age of a child. Playing noticable often with socks, wearing the mothers stockings or cutting out photos of sock-wearing models from fashion catalogs are only a few of them.

A common sock fetishism,though becoming less so is Loose Socks Loose socks in Japan Loose socks (Japanese: ルーズソックス, rūzu sokkusu) are a type of sock that is popular among young Japanese girls. ...

Stockings

Main article: Stocking fetishism

See also: Stocking

Stocking fetishists find the sheer fabric of stockings highly enticing Black stockings Stocking fetishism is a sexual fetish relating to womens stockings. ... A pair of dark grey nylon stockings. ...

Sweaters

Sweater fetishism is a sexual fetish in which someone enjoys dressing in a sweater, or derives sexual pleasure from viewing another person dressed in this manner. While this is a general term, it tends to break down into subcategories based on the person's preference: such as wool, mohair, alpaca, cashmere, etc. Some also tend to focus on certain items or aspects, such as hats, gloves, scarves, etc or such adornments as buttons or belts. Sexual fetishism, first described as such by Sigmund Freud though the concept and certainly the activity is quite ancient, is a form of paraphilia where the object of affection is a specific inanimate object or part of a persons body. ...

Uniforms

A uniform fetish is a sexual fetish in which someone enjoys dressing in a uniform, or derives sexual pleasure from viewing another person dressed in this manner. It does not require any actual sexual contact per se. Among the commonest uniforms in heterosexual uniform fetish are those of a schoolgirl, nurse, French maid, waitress, cheerleader and Playboy Bunny. Nuns' habits could also be regarded as uniforms. People may fetishise someone dressed as a policeman, soccer player, soldier or firefighter. Military uniforms, particularly those of the World War II era, are fetishised by men in organizations like BLUF. The uniforms may be realistic, or made more sexual by being made of leather or latex. ^[6] Sexual fetishism, first described as such by Sigmund Freud though the concept and certainly the activity is quite ancient, is a form of paraphilia where the object of affection is a specific inanimate object or part of a persons body. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... BLUF logo showing men wearing leather uniforms including breeches. ...

Schoolgirl uniform fetish

A schoolgirl uniform fetish is a sexual fetish in which someone derives sexual pleasure from viewing others dressed like schoolgirls or someone enjoys dressing in the typical uniform of a schoolgirl in either a school skirt or culottes. The schoolgirl uniform fetish is common in both Japanese and Western pornography, making it one of the most widespread clothing-oriented fetishes worldwide. Sexual fetishism is the attribution of attractive sexual qualities to non-living objects as an overwhelming alternative to the sexuality of a man or a woman, or as an enhancing element to a relationship. ... A schoolgirl is a girl attending either primary or secondary school. ... A skirt is a traditionally feminine tube- or cone-shaped garment which is worn from the waist and covers the legs. ... Culottes are a split or divided skirt. ...

In Western pornography, the typical uniform is a somewhat adjusted version of the classical type. This is sometimes described as a Catholic school uniform, though in the United Kingdom it is also worn in most public and private schools. It usually includes a pleated skirt or culottes in green, blue or red plaid or tartan, similar to those which actual schoolgirls wear for school, but one often cut much shorter, or otherwise altered to increase the sexual appeal of the look. Sometimes there is a blazer, and if one is worn it should ideally have a school crest on the breast pocket for authenticity. The blouse is usually white, and when worn without a blazer, the lower section may be knotted up to expose the subject's abdomen. Sometimes, when the blazer is being worn, there is also the inclusion of a school tie. Several examples of Catholic school uniform skirts showing the plaid patterns. ... A skirt is a traditionally feminine tube- or cone-shaped garment which is worn from the waist and covers the legs. ... Culottes are a split or divided skirt. ... In a species that reproduces sexually, sexual attraction is an attraction to other members of the same species for sexual or erotic activity. ... A blouse A blouse most commonly refers to a womans shirt, although the term is also used for some mens military uniform shirts. ...

In the United Kingdom and United States, there is also a corresponding Girl Guide/Girl Scout uniform fetish which is also popular. In North America there is also a corresponding cheerleader uniform fetish. It has been suggested that Guides on the Air be merged into this article or section. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Cheerleading is recreational activity and sometimes competitive sport involving organised routines including elements of dance and gymnastics to encourage crowds to cheer on sports teams. ...

In Japanese pornography, the female often wears a Japanese school uniform, known in the sex industry as buru-sera (anglicized Japanese slang for "bloomer/sailor" outfit, as Japanese schoolgirl uniforms are commonly patterned after blue Prussian sailor uniforms and their gym uniforms, which is also a common fetish, are comprised of gym t-shirt and "bloomer" panties). Typically this is based on the summer sailor fuku type (white blouse with blue sailor colour and red tie, as well as a blue pleated skirt), except the skirt is shortened significantly. However, numerous variants exist; these can be based on Catholic schoolgirls or uniforms from anime or hentai, such as the "bustier plus miniskirt" outfit seen in Bible Black. Generally, "authentic" uniform design maximises the display of the body's curves with minimal skin exposure.^[7] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... For the 1979 sitcom, see Bloomers (television). ... Japanese high school students in uniform, many are girls wearing sailor girl outfits The sailor outfit Japanese school uniform (セーラー服 sērā-fuku) is strictly for girls of middle and high school age (although some people wear it as a costume). ... “Animé” redirects here. ... Hentai tankōbon on display in Japan Hentai )   is a Japanese word that can be used to mean metamorphosis or abnormality. In Japan hentai has a strong negative connotation, and is commonly used to mean sexually perverted. The term is used as slang for sexually explicit or pornographic comics and... A bustier is an article of clothing for women, which is form-fitting and can either be worn as lingerie or as an outer garment. ... A woman modelling a miniskirt The miniskirt (often hyphenated as mini-skirt) is a skirt with a hemline well above the knees (generally 20 cm - about 8 inches - or more above knee level). ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ...

Female underwear

Female underwear in the form of panties, pantyhose, stockings and garters, and the like, is a common theme in garment fetishism.^{[citation needed]} For the types and styles of womens undergarments, see lingerie. ... Womens panties or knickers Panties are undergarments. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with tights. ... A pair of dark grey nylon stockings. ... It has been suggested that Garters be merged into this article or section. ...

Stocking fetishists usually find sexual partners clothed in sheer nylon or silk stockings to be sexually stimulating, or find the act of a person donning or removing a pair of stockings arousing. Some men find it arousing to collect and wear stockings, sometimes hidden under a pair of trousers.^[8] Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers first produced on February 28, 1935 by Wallace Carothers at DuPont. ... Silk dresses Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. ...

There is crossover between stocking and pantyhose fetishism, the unique silky sheer aspect, feminine 'association' and allure of both being the link. Many current day males fetishistic preference for pantyhose over stockings may be related to the fact that pantyhose are in almost direct contact with female genitalia or perhaps more importantly are the preferred hosiery for most females when skirts and dresses are worn.^{[citation needed]}Fetishism concerning female panties can involve printed or electronic material depicting exposure of panties, usually of a softcore nature.^{[citation needed]} A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, narrowly defined, is any of those parts of the body (which are not always bodily organs according to the strict definition) which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in an complex organism; namely: Male: penis (notably the glans penis... Hosiery describes undergarments worn directly on the feet and legs. ... A skirt is a traditionally feminine tube- or cone-shaped garment which is worn from the waist and covers the legs. ... Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres depicts the Comtesse dHaussonville, wearing a dress. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Softcore is a form of pornography that is less explicit than hardcore pornography in depicting or describing sexual behaviour. ...

Suit and tie

Suit and tie fetishism or a suit fetish describes a fetishistic attraction towards men and women wearing business and/ or formalwear (or photos or video of men and women in such clothing, or the objects of clothing themselves), and also men who get aroused when they themselves are in such clothing. Generally, the fetish and arousal first appears in adolescence, but many men report having arousal from seeing other males in a suit and necktie (or from wearing one themselves) from pre-school age. Typical people with a suit and tie fetish are fixated on the thought of their neck being compressed by a tight collar, or having sexual encounters that involve at least one of the participants dressed in a suit or tuxedo, and will seek out visual and tactical stimuli to aid their sexual fantasy.^{[citation needed]} This article concerns the concept of fetishism in anthropology. ... Wall Street, Manhattan is the location of the New York Stock Exchange and is often used as a symbol for the world of business. ... Black tie, known in the United Kingdom (and also in the north-eastern United States, and Canada) as a dinner jacket and in the United States generally as a tuxedo, is a dress code for formal evening events that are not formal enough to require white tie. ... Sexual fetishism is the attribution of attractive sexual qualities to non-living objects as an overwhelming alternative to the sexuality of a man or a woman, or as an enhancing element to a relationship. ... Arousal is a physiological and psychological state of being awake. ... “Young Men” redirects here. ... Look up Suit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the grappling position, see double collar tie. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Day care. ... Look up Suit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and U.S. President Ronald Reagan wearing black tie with wives in Quebec, Canada, March 18, 1985. ... Hokusais The Dream of the Fishermans Wife is an artistic depiction of a sexual fantasy This article is about psychological fantasies. ...

Leotards

There is a sexual attraction to leotards. A leotard is a skin-tight one-piece garment that covers the torso and body but leaves the legs free. ...

Further information: spandex fetishism

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Other objects

Glasses

A model with extra-thick glasses

Glasses fetishism is the name used to describe a fetishistic attraction to people wearing prescription glasses, sunglasses, or cosmetic contact lenses or in certain cases, to the act of wearing glasses or the glasses themselves. In many cases wearing glasses during sexual acts and ejaculation on glasses play an important role. Although attraction to people wearing glasses is generally not considered to be a form of paraphilia, extreme forms of this attraction appear to be paraphiliac.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links Size of this preview: 393 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (452 × 689 pixel, file size: 30 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I made this picture myself and retouched it with a graphic program in 1999. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 393 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (452 × 689 pixel, file size: 30 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I made this picture myself and retouched it with a graphic program in 1999. ... Sexual fetishism is the attribution of attractive sexual qualities to non-living objects as an overwhelming alternative to the sexuality of a man or a woman, or as an enhancing element to a relationship. ... A pair of modern glasses Glasses, also called eyeglasses or spectacles, are frames, bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. ... A soft contact lens A contact lens (also known as contact, for short) is a corrective or cosmetic lens placed on the cornea of the eye atop the iris. ... Paraphilia (in Greek para παρά = besides and -philia φιλία = friendship)—in psychology and sexology, is a term that describes a family of persistent, intense fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving sexual arousal to nonhuman objects, pain or humiliation experienced by oneself or ones partner, or children or other nonconsenting individuals. ... Paraphilia (in Greek para παρά = over and philia φιλία = friendship) is a mental health term recently used to indicate sexual arousal in response to sexual objects or situations that are not part of societally normative arousal/activity patterns, or which may interfere with...

Glasses fetishism in anime, especially on female characters, is called meganekko. “Animé” redirects here. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ...

Diapers

Main article: Diaper lover

"Diaper lover" (or DL for short) is the popular term for a person who feels a strong desire to wear or use diapers without physiological necessity. This paraphilia is differentiated from infantilism in that those of the latter category are also focused with returning to babyhood in ways other than by wearing diapers. The fetish is often discussed in the context of Paraphilic infantilism.^{[citation needed]} This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Training pants. ... Look up incontinence in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Paraphilia (in Greek para παρά = besides and -philia φιλία = friendship)—in psychology and sexology, is a term that describes a family of persistent, intense fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving sexual arousal to nonhuman objects, pain or humiliation experienced by oneself or ones partner, or children or other nonconsenting individuals. ... Paraphilic infantilism is the desire to wear diapers and be treated as a helpless infant. ... Paraphilic infantilism is the desire to wear diapers and be treated as a helpless infant. ...

Types of fabric

Garment fetishes are often specified in terms of the fabric or material involved, rather than garment type. this gives rise to sub-genres based for example upon materials such as leather, rubber, fur, latex and PVC.^{[citation needed]}

Leather

Main article: Leather subculture

Leather fetishism is the name popularly used to describe a fetishistic attraction to people wearing leather, or in certain cases, to the garments themselves. The smell of the leather and the creaking noises it makes is often an erotic stimulus for people who fetishize leather. Leather uniforms are also fetishized. The combination of leather with the uniform's symbolism of authority and power. Leather can also be polished to be shiny and can also be produced in bright colours, adding further visual stimuli to add to the physical sensations produced by the material. The Leather Pride flag, which has become a symbol of the BDSM and fetish subculture. ... Sexual fetishism is the attribution of attractive sexual qualities to non-living objects as an overwhelming alternative to the sexuality of a man or a woman, or as an enhancing element to a relationship. ... Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ... (See also List of types of clothing) Introduction Humans often wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments or attire) on the body (for the alternative, see nudity). ...

The feel of tight leather garments may also be viewed as a kind of sexual bondage, and much bondage equipment is made out of leather. This led to the term "leather culture" being applied in the 1960s to describe a particular American sadomasochistic subculture. The human pony fetish often involves elaborate leather harnesses. A model in bondage cuffs with a leg spreader In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. ... This is a list of BDSM equipment and restraints: Restraints, including: Ball gag Ball lock Bit gag Bondage bed Bondage cuffs Bondage mittens or bondage mitts Bondage harness Bondage belt Bondage mask Bondage tape Bondage yoke Breast binder Butt hook or ass hook Chastity belts Clingfilm Corsets D-rings Dental... Leather Pride flag Start of the Leather Contingent at the 2004 San Francisco Gay Pride Parade Gay male BDSM leather culture grew out of post-WWII biker culture. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Flogging demonstration at Folsom Street Fair 2004. ... In sociology, anthropology and cultural studies, a subculture is a set of people with a set of behaviors and beliefs, culture, which could be distinct or hidden, that differentiate them from the larger culture to which they belong. ... Human pony (also called ponyplay) is a type of human sexual role-playing practice where one person acts like a pony or horse, while a sexual partner acts as a rider, trainer or caretaker (or sometimes a stallion/mare). ...

Latex/PVC

Latex fetishism is the fetishistic attraction to people wearing latex clothing, or in certain cases, to the garments themselves. Sometimes this is called rubber fetishism also, as latex is closely-related to rubber (the latter usually being thicker and less shiny, more matte). Latex or rubber fetishists sometimes refer to themselves as "Rubberists". One notable rubberists is Mr. Blowup.^[9] Mr. Blowup takes wearing latex suits one step further by inflating them into odd shapes.^[10] Sexual fetishism is the attribution of attractive sexual qualities to non-living objects as an overwhelming alternative to the sexuality of a man or a woman, or as an enhancing element to a relationship. ... A woman wearing a black latex catsuit and thigh-high boots. ... Rubber fetishism is the fetishistic attraction to people wearing rubber, or in certain cases, to the garments themselves. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Matte refers to the following: the surface surrounding a framed picture, between the picture itself and the frame; usually made from coloured card a surface with a non-glossy finish (also matt or mat) a filmmaking technique a smelted sulfide material in extractive metallurgy a form of the name Matthew...

PVC fetishism is closely related to latex fetishism and refers to shiny clothes made of the synthetic plastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This is sometimes confused with the similarly-shiny patent leather, which is also a fetish material. Latex fetishism often involves dressing up in the material, or looking at it worn by sexual partners, or fantasies about wearers of skin-tight or other latex garments, such as divers and workers wearing industrial protective clothing. Another common stereotype of is the image of a dominatrix wearing a skin-tight latex or PVC catsuit, usually jet-black. Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride, (IUPAC Polychloroethene) commonly abbreviated PVC, is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. ... Patent leather is leather that has been given a high gloss finish. ... A skin-tight garment is a garment that is held to the skin by elastic tension. ... A dominatrix (from the Latin dominatrix, meaning a female ruler or mistress; plural dominatrices or dominatrixes) or mistress is a woman who takes the dominant role in bondage and discipline, domination and submission or sado-masochistic sexual practices, which are commonly abbreviated as BDSM. The male equivalent is Master. ... A woman wearing a black latex catsuit and thigh-high boots. ...

A small subgroup of the PVC fetishism community is into clear PVC clothing such as clear plastic raincoats, slipcovers, and custom clothing made out of crystal clear PVC.

For hygienic reasons, many sex toys such as dildos and butt plugs are made from rubber or similar materials, and this is also a factor in rubber fetishism. Some rubber fetishists are also medical fetishists or have an interest in klismaphilia - medical gloves and catheters are made from latex, as well as condoms. A sex toy is a term for any object or device that is primarily used in facilitating human sexual pleasure. ... A 7-inch silicone dildo A dildo (or dildoe, a rare alternate spelling) is a sex toy, often explicitly phallic in appearance, intended for bodily interaction during masturbation or sexual intercourse. ... Butt plugs are sex toys that are designed to be inserted in the anus and rectum for sexual pleasure. ... Medical fetishism is a paraphilia where the activities and paraphernalia of medicine are eroticised. ... Klismaphilia (sometimes spelled Klysmaphilia) is the paraphilia of deriving sexual pleasure from enemas. ... A blue nitrile medical glove. ... Catheter disassembled In medicine, a catheter is a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct or vessel. ... A condom is a device, usually made of latex, or more recently polyurethane, that is used during sexual intercourse. ...

Spandex

Spandex fetishism is a fetishistic attraction to people wearing stretch fabrics or, in certain cases, to the garments themselves. One reason why spandex and other tight fabrics may be fetishised is that the garment forms a "second skin," acting as a fetishistic surrogate for the wearer's own skin. Wearers of skin-tight nylon and cotton spandex garments can appear naked or coated in a shiny or matte substance like paint. The tightness of the garments may also be seen as sexual bondage. Another reason is that nylon-spandex fabric (preferred by many spandex fetishists) is often produced with a very smooth and silk-like finish, which lends a tactile dimension to the fetish - as well as a visual one. Sexual fetishism is the attribution of attractive sexual qualities to non-living objects as an overwhelming alternative to the sexuality of a man or a woman, or as an enhancing element to a relationship. ... Stretch fabric is a term that refers to synthetic fabrics which stretch in all four directions. ... The concept of a second skin is common to a range of clothing-related fetishes. ... A model in bondage cuffs with a leg spreader In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. ...

In comic books, superheroes, superheroines, and supervillains are generally depicted as wearing costumes made of spandex or a similar material. The superheroines always wear skintight, very flashy and bright-coloured costumes that usually cover only just enough of the female body to be presentable. Fantasies involving superheroes or the wearing of superhero costumes are commonly associated with spandex fetishism. A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ... For the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode, see Super Hero (Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode). ... A superhero is a fictional character who is noted for feats of courage and nobility and who usually has a colorful name and costume and abilities beyond those of normal human beings. ... Doctor Doom, one of the most archetypal supervillains and his arch-enemies The Fantastic Four (in background). ...

Full-body suits called zentai entirely immerse the wearer in skin tight fabric. The suits are essentially catsuits with gloves, feet, and a hood. The wearer gets to experience total enclosure and those who enjoy erotic objectification might make use of the garment's anonymizing aspect. Zentai fetishism appears to be quite popular in Japan and Europe. The word zentai means whole body in Japanese. A zentai suit. ... A woman wearing a black latex catsuit and thigh-high boots. ... Fetishistic activities based on total enclosure of the body exist in several forms: Rubber fetishists often fantasize about being totally enclosed in rubber suits and gas masks; Vacuum beds rigidly enclose the entire body under a rubber sheet with a small breathing tube Some bondage enthusiasts also use sleep sacks... Sexual objectification is, in some circumstances, the fetishistic act of regarding a person as an object for erotic purposes. ... A zentai suit. ... A zentai suit. ...

References

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