Maiesiophilia is a fetish that involves an individual that is sexually aroused by pregnancy. Generally, the fetish is seen in cultures in which pregnancy is seen as an erotic phenomenon. Cultural examples include the eroticism of pregnancy in Hollywood.
There are several fantasies that a maiesiophiliac might experience. Some are attracted to certain stages in pregnancy. Others are attracted to certain physical elements surrouding pregnancy like a protruding navel. The fetish may stem from fantasies surrounding childbirth or from conception. For some, pregnancy is not even necessary as long as there is the physical look of pregnancy. That is the source of sexual arousal. A protruding stomach due to overeating or bloating can even be sufficient to fulfil the fetish.
