Happy Friday! Since so many of you had problems stomaching last week's Fetish Friday, I decided to go easy on you guys and write about something much less disgusting. If it makes you feel better, that might be the most disgusting fetish I'll write about. Might.
Today, we got a shipment of real rabbit fur handcuffs, which I don't agree with, but they are some of our best selling items. I understand the allure of authentic fur over synthetic, I just don't agree with the process in which they get the fur. But, let's not get into the politics of fur trade, let's just jump right into today's fetish.
Today's Fetish: Doraphilia
Before your mind goes into the gutter, doraphilia is not the sexual arousal of little Mexican girls exploring caves while accompanied by monkeys and talking backpacks.
Shame on you, internet
Doraphilia is the sexual arousal for animal skin, fur, and leather, due to its look, feel, or smell. Doraphiliacs generally steer clear from faux furs, preferring real fur, such as fox or mink, and in some beginners' cases, rabbit. Because the fur is normally worn by the fetishist, doraphilia is considered a garment or clothing fetish; however, many fetishists may choose to use fur or leather in toys, rugs, or furniture. An extension of doraphilia is the leather subculture, but I will focus mostly on the use of fur.
Though doraphiliacs enjoy the feel of animal skin on their skin, they should not be confused with furries (a subculture where enthusiasts have sex with anthropomorphic animals or characters). As with any other fetish, there are forums, online support groups, and porn to cater to any doraphiliac's animalistic needs. Fur and leather lovers will be happy to find that these materials can be found as handcuffs, massage mitts, cock rings, masks, whips, Cat-o-Nines, and much, much more.
It has been hypothesized that the arousal of animal skin is due to the material being used as a "second skin" and the stimulating effect it has on human skin, as opposed to another person's skin. Others theorize primal instincts as the cause of this fetish, back when cavemen needed this material in order to survive harsh conditions. One well-known doraphiliac was Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the name-sake for masochism, who wrote the semi-autobiographical book Venus in Furs. Maybe it'll be my next literary adventure.
Dead animal skin aside, hopefully this fetish was a little easier to read about, unless you are a strict vegan, or member of PETA, in which case, Fuck you PETA. I'll add some more info about doraphilia for further reading, and of course, your enjoyment. Ta-ta for now, loves. Go get your kink on!
Here's some bizarre LOTR/doraphilia fan fiction, because why not?
Another forum topic.
And even more erotic literature.
Cruella approves this Fetish Friday
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