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Origins & Psychology · Original article
A foot fetish is not an illness and, in the author's experience, cannot simply be got rid of, although its form can change. If there is compulsion, a major impact on everyday life, or a risk to other people's boundaries, support through sex therapy or sexual medicine may be appropriate.
Origins & Psychology · Original article
There is no theory that can demonstrate how a foot fetish develops; several factors probably work together. What matters less than the search for a cause is the question of what belongs to one’s own sexuality and how to deal with it well.
Origins & Psychology · Original article
According to current knowledge, there is no single cause for foot and shoe fetishism. This article considers several explanations and sees the real core mostly in the stories and fantasies connected with feet and shoes.
Relationship & Communication · Original article
What matters less is the perfect moment than the way you bring up a foot fetish. Openness can be a relief, but your partner must be free to decide for herself what she would like to share.
History & Diagnosis · Original article
According to this article, a foot fetish is not in itself a reason for therapy; professional support can be helpful in cases of persistent distress, compulsion or conflict.
Fundamentals · Original article
There is no reliable prevalence figure for foot fetishism, because representative surveys on feet and shoes are lacking and existing data are methodologically limited. However, the existing studies and personal observations suggest that those affected are not alone.
Origins & Psychology · Original article
An early onset of a foot or shoe fetish is not, in itself, a cause for concern. There is hardly any robust research on the precise timing; what matters is how to recognise an actual problem.
Relationships & Communication · Original article
If one person feels uncomfortable with a foot fetish, that boundary must be respected; however, there are possibilities between fully embracing it and refraining from it. In a calm conversation, couples can clarify concrete wishes and boundaries and find their own path based on respect.
Sexuality and Identity · Original article
A foot fetish describes what arousal responds to particularly strongly, but not sexual orientation, gender, or a person’s worth. What matters is distinguishing these levels from one another.
Sexuality and everyday life · Original article
Foot- and shoe-related stimuli can become a constant distraction in everyday life. This article explains what happens in the mind, which adjustments can help, and when professional support is appropriate.
