Fetishist
(noun)
A person who experiences intense sexual attraction to a non-human object, body part or activity.
Origin:
From the portuguese word feitiço, meaning "charm" or "sorcery".
Examples:
- The fetishist had an intense attraction to shoes.
- The fetishist's attraction was not limited to a specific type of shoe, but rather to the entire category of shoes.
- Fetishism is a form of paraphilia, which is a condition where a person's sexual arousal and gratification depend on a fantasy, object, body part or activity.
- Fetishism is not considered a disorder unless it causes distress or impairment in social, occupational or other areas of life.
- Fetishism is a complex topic and should be respected and understood.