Characteristics of Gay and Bisexual Men with Foot Fetishes (Infographic)
January 3, 2014 by Justin Lehmiller
Research has found that feet are by far the most common fetish object, a pattern of behavior known scientifically as podophilia. However, outside of clinical settings, relatively little is known about foot fetishes, including where they come from and the psychological characteristics of those who are sexually aroused by feet. The infographic below provides a revealing glimpse into the nature of foot fetishes, at least as they occur among gay and bisexual men.
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Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Founder & Owner of Sex and PsychologyDr. Justin Lehmiller is a social psychologist and Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. He runs the Sex and Psychology blog and podcast and is author of the popular book Tell Me What You Want. Dr. Lehmiller is an award-winning educator, and a prolific researcher who has published more than 50 academic works.
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