Hirsutophilia

Last Updated: January 4, 2021

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Definition - What does Hirsutophilia mean?

Hirsutophilia refers to the sexualization of hair, either on hairy armpits or hairy men. A person afflicted with this fetish feels sexual arousal at the sight and sensation of hair. They can feel excited at the sight of a hairy man. They may like touching a person's hair during sex. They may even nuzzle against a person's armpits.

Kinkly explains Hirsutophilia

Hirsutophilia is a relatively harmless fetish. Of course, if a person feels uncomfortable with this obsession, they should still talk to a psychiatric professional. The idea is to able to keep urges and feelings in check. Hirsutophilia generally does no direct harm to anyone.

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