hmmmm i can talk about my fetish, i'm interestet in diapers since i was verry young and i thick theres a nerve crossover in my brain and because this, i thinck that the safe feeling of the diaper makes a sexual feeling too (sry for my bad english

Thanks for sharing!

ya welcome

Fetish means to give something you like some form of power

There is a slight difference between a fetish and a sexual fetish
Furry is considered a "fetish", and within Furry there are sexual fetishes such as BDSM, Macro/Micro, Vore, Scat, etc. (there are many of these types of fetishes, it's a hard job naming all of them)

In Christianity, the Holy cross is considered a fetish
it is given a power of which is divine

Another word for this would be "Idol-ism"

Thanks for sharing!
So fetish only has 2 meanings as you said, one is a kind of praised like a divine power, and the other is sexually arousement? Do you think there are different feelings that fetish give us besides the divine power or arousing?

Fetish mà thường gặp nhiều nhất ở VN (trường học) là nhóm ca sĩ nhạc Hàn :P.
Còn về Sexual Fetish (ở furry) thì Es cũng không rành lắm, nhưng cũng tựa tựa như Sketchkat nói là mấy cái trên. Trong số đó thì chắc fetish của Es là muscle rồi :P.

I think it's because a lot of people are obsessed with sex that people automatically assumes that you're talking about sexual fetishes.

I dont really have a true sexual fetish, but i do have a fetish of glow in the dark stuff. I'm completely obsessed with it. I would like to pain one of the rooms in my house a dark blue and have a splatter of glow in the paint <3


So what got you thinkin about this?

I guess youre right, maybe fetish is something simple, like a love of something but it seems everything I found about fetish is involved with sexual arousing lol so Im confusing. I think sexual fetish is part of fetish, So im wondering if there are other feelings that fetidh give us beside adoring or sexual arousing XD
Btw glowy things are the coolest ever, cool and beautiful. Your idea sounds great, paint the ceiling dark!!reminds me back then, one day i bought a bunch of glowy sticks, sticked them on the ceiling of my room, turned off the light and enjoyed the coolness XD

Fetish huh? It's true that fetish is commonly associated with sexual fetish though there are small differences like a few people have already mentioned.

So you're curious about fetishes huh? I've been into a few things here and there though even I'm not 100% sure if that's really a fetish or kink or not. I never really thought about it until now that you mentioned it. What about you? What are YOUR fetishes? lol

Thats what make me wonder what is the real meaning of fetish lol sexual fetish is maybe a part of the fetish, but it is so common that i guess it has a whole different meaning to the original fetish.
My fetishes? Idont know lol food?

Lol food fetish...good choice ;3

Well, speaking from a purely technical point of view (that is, psychological), a fetish is something which is required for sexual stimulation. This means that the person /cannot/ attain sexual gratification without the item's presence. Now, what you are using the term as is actually what "kink" covers... This, also, is what covers most other people's use of the term "fetish" - and unlike so many other words, which in English are defined by their use, this is actually a technical term, so it really does mean "you must have this to reach sexual gratification" and not "yeah, this is fun" ;) This means that, basically, very few people actually have a fetish ;)

Oh wow, thanks a bunch for the info, i get the picture clearly. Just one small question, might be confusing since I dont know how to say it well, so this is all about how fetish is originated? I mean, is the real meaning of fetish is involved with sexual from all the beginning? Or you just talked about "sexual fetish" only? (which can be consider part of "fetish" because the meaning of fetish i researched is about divine power)

As others mentioned already, the two terms - the religious fetish and the sexual fetish - are linguistic oddities, in that they are basically unrelated :)

only fetish i'm aware of that isn't sexual is the talisman.

Oh, so sexual fetish is a totally different thing to the original fetish hmm...

yes. sexual meaning is a more modern twist on the word. i'm thinking it became sexual when people's favorite or much liked objects were things like dildos and leather straps.^^;

the best way for me to answer this is just to post what the dicationary.com website says:

"fet·ish /ˈfɛtɪʃ, ˈfitɪʃ/ Show Spelled[fet-ish, fee-tish] –noun
1. an object regarded with awe as being the embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit or as having magical potency.
2. any object, idea, etc., eliciting unquestioning reverence, respect, or devotion: to make a fetish of high grades.
3. Psychology . any object or nongenital part of the body that causes a habitual erotic response or fixation.
Origin: 1605–15; earlier fateish < Portuguese feitiço charm, sorcery (noun), artificial (adj.) < Latin factīcius factitious; replacing fatisso, fetisso < Portuguese, as above"

despite the 1. definition being the origin, it's probably the least used. most people use the third term (i've also heard it used as being a trinket or design, usually on clothing, but that does not seem to be listed, perhaps i am mistaken and misheard or misspelled, or perhaps it links with items being important).
you will find slight variations on the different meanings, often for more specific purposes; such as a medical dictionary listing it more as leinir has explained. i think a good description of fetishism is "a condition in which the handling of an inanimate object or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs is a source of sexual satisfaction". or more broadly, something being irrationally sexual to someone (fondness for penises would therefore likely not count, but getting an erection over a pair of socks would).
often the fetish is an object, theme or perhaps even sensation/feeling (for sensation/feeling, it's usually one associated with being negative/unpleasant), or just an idea (might be too abstract or dangerous to carry out in real life, which makes art a good way of it being expressed). you will find all sorts of fetishes in the artwork on here. some people believe everyone has a fetish of some sort, but i am sure there are those who have none, and it would be nothing to worry about. some fetishes might interest you, some might disgust you, and some might leave you feeling plain confused or even amused.
it is hard to give reasons for peoples fetishes (many think they are childhood related, devil-dog93's being a good example) or give explanation of what it is they enjoy about the subject. it varies from person to person. so to be sure, you'd have to ask them - chances are they wont mind you asking about it.

+1 to an informative comment

Probably the best explaination Ive received, my questions are aswered, thanks a bunch for taking time helping! Oh im glad that most people dont mind asking about fetish since im still an amatuer about this stuff and i might go around asking silly questions XD still, i shoudl be careful :P

oh, no problem. i'm glad it was useful :). people seem to be pretty open on here. although yeah, i'm sure it's best to ask if you can inquire about their interest before diving into personal questions :p.

i would share, but there really isn't anything i have a particular enthusiastic interest for. some people do seem to think i have a specific interest in overweight people, but whether body type counts as fetish, or just regular preference, it's hard to say. it would depend on the level of enthusiasm / arousal. i think finding something attractive on a person is not enough to be called a fetish. but if i were to actually become aroused by the idea of fat, and my focus for sexual pleasure was on that, then it would be a fetish.

i can completely understand people's confusion with this and other words in the english language. words seem to evolve, and the way they do, doesn't always seem to make sense, or the word is left lacking clarity. (fetish seems a tough word to define, because it's meaning seems to be both broad and specific). for native speakers, it's just something they have heard used in context so many times, and they are used to it. but when they analyze the words, or try to pinpoint actual meaning, it is easy to understand why some people struggle. i can only assume varying meanings have appeared over time mainly due to misuse and misunderstanding; when this misuse becomes commonplace, it's officially adopted. although for things like fetish, it could be intentional misuse for wanting to use a word that is more polite, or less direct. a bit like calling a woman enchanting, rather than telling her you want to ejaculate on her face XD.

The most common usage you'll probably find for it is sexual in nature, or here at least. X3 The best way I'd describe it is if something specifically excites you like a certain part of the body (ex. legs), a certain hairstyle (ex. long hair), clothing (ex. schoolgirl outfit), theme (ex. prison), a certain way of doing it (ex. doggystyle), etc.

I think you get the picture.