Incest between twins
Incest between Twins
Incest between twins or twin incest is a subclass of Sibling incest and is a type of Incest involving twins. It is a controversial topic in the field of Sociology and Psychology, often associated with the Oedipus complex and Westermarck effect.
Pronunciation
Incest between twins: /ɪnˈsɛst biːˈtwiːn ˈtwɪnz/
Etymology
The term "Incest" originates from the Latin incestus, which means "unchaste, impure", while "twin" comes from the Old English twin, meaning "double".
Definition
Incest between twins refers to sexual activity or marriage that occurs between twin siblings. This is considered a taboo in many societies due to the close genetic relationship between twins, especially identical twins who share 100% of their DNA.
Related Terms
- Monozygotic twins: Also known as identical twins, these siblings come from a single fertilized egg and share 100% of their DNA.
- Dizygotic twins: Also known as fraternal twins, these siblings come from two separate fertilized eggs and share about 50% of their DNA, the same as any other siblings.
- Twin study: A type of research design that compares the similarity of twins to determine the influence of genetics and environment on certain traits or behaviors.
- Genetic sexual attraction: A phenomenon where close relatives who are separated at birth and reunited later in life experience intense sexual attraction to each other.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incest between twins
- Wikipedia's article - Incest between twins
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