makaze Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Are there ways you can cure a fetish or attraction to a certain behavior? I know it's not enirely possible, (and you would also wonder why anyone would want to do that) but I am interested. Link to post Share on other sites
JadeStar Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I don't know that theres a "cure" for it but there are techniques to learn how to keep certain things under control. Guess it depends on what it is. maybe try seeking out a counselor that deals with whatever addiction there is so they can properly help with how to get a handle on things. Jade Link to post Share on other sites
witabix Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I am no Head Doctor, but there is a world of difference between a fetish and an addiction I think. I doubt if a fetish can be 'cured', addiction can only be managed. Link to post Share on other sites
Tangerina Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I agree with Dan Savage the sex-advice columnist that a fetish is something you are stuck with and you just have to make the choice whether or not to act on it.... if you are stuck with something that is harmful to others or yourself or can't be done in a safe and consentual way, such as pedophelia or bestiality, then unfortunately if you are a decent person then you are going to be supressing it for your whole life and counciling may help a lot, not to make it go away but to help you find ways to avoid tempting situations and find healthy outlets.... if you have some fetish that maybe you aren't comfortable with yet but that it is possible to explore safely alone or with other consenting adults, like BDSM or watersports then maybe start exploring it in small doses and get comfortable with it and then it wont be something shameful that you are trying to repress but can't, it can be something that adds to your sex life and fulfulls a need.... just keep it safe, sane, and consentual and for higher level kinks such as breath control or anything involving pain make sure you do your homework and know your limits... I am deffinitely not a psychaitrist, I didn't even spell it right on the first try, but in my opinion enjoy it if it is something that is safe to enjoy!!! If it is something acceptible but you still can't come to terms with it to the point where you want to indulge it, once again, counciling may help you to deal with the emotions that it brings up..... Finally, fantasy and reality are very different things... if your fetish or fantasy is "twisted" or "violent" this doesn't say anything (it can, but doesn't necessarily) about you in "real life"... fantasy is a place for extreme possibilities and even things like rape or torture fantasies don't mean that you have any desire to experience these things in real life and fantasizing about them does not make you a bad person as long as you keep them in the realm of fantasy/consentual role playing.... Link to post Share on other sites
Author makaze Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Thank you for your replies : ) I don't have an 'addiction' by the way, and yes, merely fantasies- of nothing illegal or anything, actually it's quite common but nevertheless I wish I didn't. I know what to expect at least now. Link to post Share on other sites
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