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The fetish object: phylogenetic considerations.

A W Epstein

    Archives of Sexual Behavior
    |May 1, 1975
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    This study examines the qualities of fetish objects, like wet shoes, and their connection to human evolutionary traits. It explores how our capacity to assign meaning to objects, influenced by primate behavior and tool use, contributes to fetishism.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Anthropology
    • Evolutionary Biology

    Background:

    • Fetishism involves intense sexual arousal from non-genital body parts or inanimate objects.
    • Understanding the psychological and evolutionary underpinnings of fetishism is crucial for clinical and theoretical insights.