Episode 488: How Feet Became A Popular Fetish
About this episode
This episode explores the history and psychology of foot fetishes, featuring guest Adam Zmith.
When I surveyed more than 4,000 adults about their sexual fantasies for my book Tell Me What You Want, I found that 1 in 7 people had fantasized about feet or toes. In today’s episode, we’re exploring the fascinating history of foot fetishes, the psychology behind attraction to feet, and why men seem more likely to report this interest than women. My guest is Adam Zmith is a writer and multi-format producer. His books include Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures, as well as Solemates: A History of Our Fetish for Feet. Some of the specific topics we explore in this episode include: How long have foot fetishes existed? What draws people to feet in the first place? How common are foot fetishes? Why do women’s feet seem to be fetishized more than men’s? Check out Adam’s website to learn more about his work. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors! Passionate about building a career in sexuality? Check out the Sexual Health Alliance. With SHA, you’ll connect with world-class experts and join an engaged community of sexuality…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Guest: Adam Zmith
Topics covered
- foot fetish
- sexual fantasies
- psychology of attraction
- gender differences
- history of fetishes
Sponsors
Sexual Health Alliance
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Tell Me What You Want, Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures, Solemates: A History of Our Fetish for Feet
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