Fetish

n. core concepts

1.A sexual fixation on a specific object, body part, material, or situation.

2.A fetish is an intense sexual attraction to a specific object, material, body part, or situation that may not be inherently sexual. Common fetishes include latex, leather, feet, uniforms, and specific fabrics. In clinical psychology, a fetish is distinguished from other paraphilias by the degree to which the fetish object is necessary for sexual arousal. In kink community usage, 'fetish' is often used more broadly to mean any strong sexual interest or kink.