People with a sneezing fetish may seek out partners prone to sneezing, such as people with allergies. They may also try to make themselves or others sneeze by wearing strong fragrances or creating an environment rich in allergens such as dust and pet hair. They may also seek out stimulation online. Audio and video recordings of people sneezing can provide an outlet for people with a sneezing fetish.
People with a sneezing fetish may find sneezing so erotic because this act represents a complete loss of control. It's an involuntary response to a stimulus which is something people rarely experience in public. Some people who feel turned on by sneezing say the tension, then the release of a sneeze isn’t too dissimilar from the way the body reacts during orgasm. The surprise and intense reaction can be an added element of excitement.
Most experts admit they aren’t sure what causes a person to develop a sneezing fetish. However, Howard Ruppel of the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality believes the similarity between the build-up and release of a sneeze and sexual arousal and climax may explain why these fetishes develop.
Others dismiss this theory, stating that developing any fetish, including a sneeze fetish, is a unique process for every individual. We do know that people may develop their fetishes in childhood in response to something they’ve experienced. For example, someone may develop a sneeze fetish after hearing someone sneeze while they’re masturbating during a formative time in their lives.
A sneezing fetish may be called a sneeze fetish.
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It’s not uncommon for sneezing fetishists to prefer a specific type of sneezing person. People with sneeze fetishes might be sexually attracted to people with allergies or people with colds, for example. They may also prefer loud sneezes, quiet sneezes, sudden sneezes, or drawn-out sneezes. They may also get turned on only when people of a specific gender sneeze.
A sneezing fetish is often considered to be fairly harmless. It’s unlikely that an individual with this condition would seek treatment as it is usually something that doesn't interfere intensely with day to day life.
For the most part, people with sneezing fetishes accept their sexual interest as part of their identities. Therapists who don't specialize in sex therapy may unaware of the condition, reflecting how rarely people seek treatment. Instead, many people embrace their fetish and seek out others who share it online. Online communities give people with a sneezing fetish a place to share stories and ask for advice. Leading sneezing fetish websites have thousands of members. As fetishes are still considered taboo and unusual, these communities can give people with sneezing fetishes a place where they feel accepted and supported.