Olfactophilia
Olfactophilia (pronounced: ol-fac-to-philia) is a paraphilia where an individual derives sexual pleasure and arousal from smells and odors.
Etymology
The term "Olfactophilia" is derived from the Latin word "olfactus" meaning "to smell" and the Greek word "philia" meaning "love for".
Definition
Olfactophilia is a specific form of fetishism where the individual is sexually aroused by smells and odors. This can include body odors, such as sweat or urine, as well as non-body odors, such as perfume or certain foods. The individual may be aroused by smelling the odor directly, or by smelling an object or substance that has the odor on it.
Related Terms
- Paraphilia: A condition characterized by abnormal sexual desires, typically involving extreme or dangerous activities.
- Fetishism: A form of sexual behavior in which gratification is linked to an abnormal degree to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc.
- Olfaction: The sense of smell.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Olfactophilia
- Wikipedia's article - Olfactophilia
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