Ever felt super turned on by tattoos (or just getting one)?
Here’s everything you gotta know about stigmatophilia.
Sometimes its tied to specific cultural practices, like theface tattoos of the Maori and Inuit people.
However, some folks get sexual gratification from the tattoo (or piercing) itself.
What is this sexual interest, and what does it entail?
Heres a look into stigmatophilia and how to navigate this sexual interest in relationships.
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What is stigmatophilia?
If you get sexually aroused from body modifications, you may have stigmatophilia.
(Not typically the case with stigmatophilia.)
How common is stigmatophilia?
(Unclear how that plays out among trans and genderfluid folksthere just isnt enough data to say.)
Different people enjoy and appreciate different things sexually, and I think thats just human.
Still, hes okay with them creating a sexual environment if it doesnt cross his boundaries.
I communicate my boundaries very clearly, and like all piercers, I maintain control of the piercing room.
What is The Missionary Sex Position?
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I would think [stigmatophila] is very normal, says Johnson.
Different people enjoy and appreciate different things sexually, and I think thats just human.
Can stigmatophilia ever be a cause for concern?
Having a conversation about sexual interests can be nerve-wracking, but its important to be open and honest.
The bottom line: Stigmatophilia is part of the vast mosaic of the human sexual experience.
If getting inked gets you off, then by all means explore it (safely).
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