http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ Lust, Love & Latex Discussion Forum Topic: What Causes Latex Fetishism, Genes or Environment? en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:23:17 +0000 http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/topic/what-causes-latex-fetishism-genes-vs-environment/page/2#post-111 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:01:27 +0000 tolerabo 111@http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ <p>Hi, this is Tolerabo, a current student majoring in Education Psychology. Partially because in need of a research topic, and partially because the majority of the essays I found have been labeling such community as "need counseling", or "disorder", which is rather, sad and biased, I need to actually know real people in order to have a genuine idea of what am I dealing with.</p> <p>This post is really into my topic, and I am truly looking forward to get some thoughtful ideas from all above. (Only problem being how should I cite all this in MLA format? hmm...) </p> http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/topic/what-causes-latex-fetishism-genes-vs-environment/page/2#post-91 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:50:36 +0000 MorticiaLatex 91@http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ <p>Like most fetishists, I have discussed this with others and thought about this for decades.</p> <p>I see no reason why the cause must be EITHER genetic OR environmental, but I believe it must be a combination of many factors for most people. Here are some reasons why I think this:</p> <p>For one thing, I have had partners who took to the sensual aspects of latex like a fish to water, even though they were in no way into rubber before they met me. </p> <p>On the other hand, I've also had partners who were willing to try it, but "just didn't get it". </p> <p>And even though there are many different fetishes, many of the behaviors toward or involving the fetish are similar among fetishists of different sorts. These observations suggest to me that while there may be a genetic predisposition toward heightened importance of the senses - a "sensuality gene" as it were, what <em>sort</em> of fetish an individual may develop because of that gene (if indeed they develop a fetish at all) probably depends upon early experiences during childhood and early puberty.</p> <p>I know how my own fetishes developed, because I remember the evolution of sensual exploration I went through as a very young child.</p> <p>When I discovered sex (self-stimulation) and the attractiveness of the opposite sex (to me) I began seeking out images that satisfied my curiosity about the female shape and all its variations. Although I had seen porn and had no illusions as to what was what under the clothes, I found the clothed form more... "ideal", especially if it concealed very little about the shape beneath.</p> <p>I was also experimenting with "what feels good", and I soon found that the sensations of compression on my skin, limbs and so on enhanced or amplified other physical sensations. It was a spice, if not the main course, but a spice I liked a lot!</p> <p>Years later, I received a clue as to why: one parent told me that as a baby, I'd often been "swaddled" Native American-style, to keep me warm, quiet, and content. I feel certain that informed my early interest in compressive clothing and improvised restrictive devices. (I was quite the junior sex toy engineer even before I hit my teens!) </p> http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/topic/what-causes-latex-fetishism-genes-vs-environment/page/2#post-88 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:02:21 +0000 UltraSexyHeroines 88@http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ <p>For me its not with the genes, i ask my mom if she has some fetishes but said none.. hmmm.... it all began when i hooked watching wonder woman &#38; supergirl on TV, their sexy body with those spandex &#38; latex outfit with gold details.. olalala... it all started the curiosity &#38; have grown to my fetish!</p> <p>Here's what i'm telling you:<br /> <img src="http://www.ultrasexyheroines.com/files/photos/charlotte-h-superior-girl-01-thumb.jpg"><br /> <em>(Got this from <a href="http://www.ultrasexyheroines.com/">www.ultrasexyheroines.com</a>)</em></p> <p>Aren't they captivating!? Now I say my fetish started with the environment i used to... watching them on TV! hehe </p> http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/topic/what-causes-latex-fetishism-genes-vs-environment/page/2#post-79 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:22:23 +0000 Gummi Madeline 79@http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ <p>It is widely accepted among psychologists that fetishes are developed environmentally. I defy you to find evidence to the contrary. It is silly to suggest that there is a Latex gene. LOL. </p> http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/topic/what-causes-latex-fetishism-genes-vs-environment/page/2#post-43 Sun, 03 May 2009 14:11:34 +0000 greyhound 43@http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ <p>This is what I've been told by someone with decades of experience: there is no such thing as a 'fetish' gene, or an 'S&#38;M' gene, similar to there being no 'killer' gene or otherwise. Of interest, apparently, people with strong fetishes, those that really do rule over the person are always men, let's say 99% are men because that might be a slim, slim chance that a woman could have a true fetish. Often if a woman says she has a fetish then she might 'enjoy' something but the non-sexual object is not sexualised (as that is what a fetish is). For example, latex might make a woman look and feel sexy but it is not a fetish for her; there is rarely an over-whelming need for it, and it's presence is not always necessary for the woman to be able to enjoy sex. Ok, I leave that point as it is, I'm not looking to get flamed on here! In the case of a latex fetish, and others, I can understand how the feelings come from early childhood experiences when the child is going through a mire of physical and pscychological developments, but apparently the latex fetish comes from wanting a 'second skin'. Often the fetish lover really isn't comfortable in their own skin; much like people whom without the fetish might one day remark 'I just don't feel right today in my body', this is what latex lovers feel most of the time. Additionally, the latex provides a barrier; that means that other people can't get near to them, close physical contact is minimised, but the latex itself provides the closeness, warmth and security. Reasons for rejecting closeness but simultaneously needing it in another form? Apparently it's always childhood and family relationships! </p> http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/topic/what-causes-latex-fetishism-genes-vs-environment/page/2#post-34 Fri, 01 May 2009 10:30:24 +0000 eraser 34@http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ <p>For me its a simple as latex being a second skin, that takes the form of your body to such a precise for as to make you fee as though your are naked. The fact that your are clothed but son naked at the same time is the greatest turn on ever. Plus it is shiny. Who does not like things that are shin. hehe. </p> http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/topic/what-causes-latex-fetishism-genes-vs-environment#post-33 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:13:28 +0000 Sealsmooth 33@http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ <p>Cracking question! Devising an answer prompted me to attempt a proper description about the relationship between latex/rubber and myself. Hope it’s OK that this is a longish and self-indulgent post and sincere apologies if I hack off anyone.</p> <p>I don’t think my fetish is of genetic origin. If it is, there’s a reasonable expectation of some echo elsewhere in the wider family and there isn’t as far as I can see. I think that while it’s easier to conceal a fetish from a non-fetishist, it’s less easy to conceal a latex fetish from another fetishist. Other readers may well think differently however.</p> <p>My relationship with rubber has environmental roots. Baby care practice at the time of my birth then involved swaddling, which may be the origin of my interest. I also recall wearing belted, rubber proofed macks and wellies as young child – staple clothing in the face of British weather. Early school memories include cloakrooms rich with the aroma of wet macks and wellies.</p> <p>Two other events also stand out. While still young I was twice given an enema. The first time, the nurse put a rubber sheet on the bed and made me lie on my side on the sheet. I remember the strong rubber smell, the sight of the nurse’s gloves, the feel of the enema nozzle and the initially pleasant feeling of being pumped with water. After being pumped very full, I was told to lie still, face down on rubber sheet. I was eventually allowed to evacuate in front of the nurse and then given rubber pants to wear for the rest of the day. I clearly remember the overpowering smell and slippery feel of both sheet and pants. I was older on the second occasion and this time a plastic sheet was used with no pants afterwards. The feeling of awful embarrassment is vivid.</p> <p>I was pre-pubescent at the time of the enemas and I recall unsuccessful attempts to make clothes from plastic sheets, when I found a vinyl walking cape. I enjoyed immense pleasure wearing it while naked. I found secluded outdoor places, stripped off and spent hours swishing around in the cape. It was best when it rained. I particularly enjoyed places with a rich musty smells. Things became complicated when I found out how to ejaculate. I had a need, a hunger, to constantly wear the cape and cum. I took increasing risks about where and when I obtained release. I was only discovered once by my mother. I’m sure she never believed my red-faced excuses!</p> <p>In my early teens I found small Sunday newspaper adverts for South Bucks Rainwear[url=http://www.southbucks.com/]and for Weathervain . I knew then that I was interested as much in rubber as in vinyl. In my mid teens I purchased a loose rubber suit from Weathervain[url=http://www.weathervain.com/] followed by my first hooded latex cat suit from Ann Summers[url=http://www.annsummers.com/]and then a pair of dildo pants. The cat suit and pants became permanent fixtures whenever I was able – wearing it felt ‘right’ in a way that nothing else did. Inevitably my mother again found me suited in latex (thankfully with pants hidden) but chose to ignore it. Sadly we never did have an honest and proper discussion about this.</p> <p>It’s probably unsurprising that I have a fetish for the aroma, feel, sight and sound of rubber/latex and BDSM. I’ve been less affected by vinyl as time has passed, even though it’s the shiny street material that you’re most likely to see.</p> <p>I don’t think it’s nature that dictates whether a person has a fetish, I do think, at least for me, that it’s nurture/environment. </p> http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/topic/what-causes-latex-fetishism-genes-vs-environment#post-29 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:10:16 +0000 smileygladhand 29@http://lustlovelatex.com/forum/ <p>I asked this same question to a friend of mine a few years back. He himself is a member of the Furrie (sic?) community and is very open to exploring the roots of questions of sexuality. The first thing he asked was if I had been swaddled as an infant and if the feeling of constriction was perhaps a pleasing and security trigger. That seemed a reasonable theory to me but I am still left with other questions. It seems to me that several factors play in to Latex's appeal. It is smooth in both texture and appearance thus it has tactile pleasure as well as a flawlessness that is pleasing. Latex's scent as well is most pleasing, combining both a delicate earthy aroma and subtle hints of man-madeness indicating sterility. I would have to say that Latex fetishism is more a product of my life interactions and preferences. Much as I don't question why I prefer blue to other colors I simply chalk up Latex liking to simply who I am. </p>