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Feederism in a woman.

Lesley L Terry¹, Paul L Vasey

¹Department of Psychology, University of Lethbridge, Canada. lesley.terry@uleth.ca

Archives of Sexual Behavior

|December 31, 2009

Summary

Feederism is a fat fetish involving eroticizing weight gain and feeding. This case study explores a self-identified Feedee, examining potential links to paraphilias like morphophilia or sexual masochism.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Sexuality Studies
Sociology

Background:

Feederism is a subculture centered on eroticizing weight gain and feeding.
Individuals identify as 'Feeders' (aroused by feeding others) or 'Feedees' (aroused by eating, being fed, or gaining weight).
Limited research exists on this population.

Observation:

This report details a case study of a woman who self-identifies as a Feedee.
The individual's experiences and self-perception within the feederism dynamic are described.

Findings:

The case highlights the subjective experiences within feederism.
It raises questions about the classification of feederism, particularly female feederism.

Implications:

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Further research is needed to understand the psychological and sexual dimensions of feederism.
This case may inform diagnostic criteria and therapeutic approaches for related paraphilias.
Understanding feederism contributes to a broader knowledge of human sexuality and fetishism.