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Clint asked in Arts & HumanitiesPhilosophy · 1 decade ago

Are kink and fetish justifiable?

On a social level are kink and fetish acceptable? Are they healthy on a social level? In a relationship can they enhance the bond between people and if so what does that say about the strength of the "normal" aspects of the relationship? Can general judgments be made about a person or their relationship based on their fetishes?m asking for generalities. My co-workers and I have been discussing the place of sex in social relationships and to me it seems dis-functional but sometimes necessary. What do you think?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    firstly let me say that you say fetish like its a bad thing!

    secondly, what is a fetish, an extra thought that stimulates arousal.

    such as foot fetishes,etc. so, what exactlyi the harm?

    the so called "normal aspects", is merely an emotion/kissing fetish.

    its not normally seen this way, but that is what it is.

    sexual fetishes are active in sex, sex is active in relationship, and reltionship is related to sociability.

    i will use sadomasachim as an example.

    one like to beat and the other likes to be beaten.

    genneraly, this particular example, the roles are often reversed

    from their normal lives.

    the hate they spew for violence eachother in bed, is their love fr eachther in normal life, the dominant one ends up being rather calm, while the submissive one can seem very strong by day.

    yu jsut have to remember, a relationhip is takign two messed up people, and putting them together.

    they stay together if their psychosis works to help the other.

  • 1 decade ago

    Hi!

    I'd say that kinks and fetishes are definitely justifiable. A person can't help what they like, and a lot of people have them. Its wired into their brain. Most people have something that they like during sex.

    The question of if they are healthy or not has to be asked to the people involved in every single case. Some can be unhealthy, but most can be incorporated into a sexual relationship in a healthy way (even the gross sounding ones).

    I don't think that a person's fetish is enough for someone to make judgments about them. All you would be able to tell is what they like during sex. If a person likes to be cuffed to the bed, you can take an estimated guess that they are submissive. If the person likes to bite, scratch, or whip another person, you can guess that they are dominant.

  • 1 decade ago

    My grandmother used to say "If you don't want your Grandma to find out about it, don't do it." There is a reason they are called kinks and fetishes. To differentiate them from the norm and morally acceptable way. No sex doesn't have to be a factor in everything but unfortunately in today's society morality took a flying leap out the window. So the typically abnormal is now the new accepted norm. And it's not a good idea to judge anyone for any reason because you don't know what Pandora's box the other person may have opened. It's not a necessary evil in social relationships but you have to strong and courageous to buck the common acceptance.

  • 1 decade ago

    I believe that there are extensions of habits, feelings and emotions, no kink and fetish are sexual extentions of sexual feelings, and exploration. there fore i feel that they are merely experiments and outgoing versions of sexual innuendo. as to whether they are justifiable or not i think they are also a part of the vast paradox that is the human capacity and with all due respect to those with morals i think that it is one of the many things cast out by those who are in power simply because they lack creativity...

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  • 1 decade ago

    In general, I don't give a hoot. I'm not affected by it, and I think those who are should examine their own lives and how/why it affects them. People should be allowed to talk about such things openly without fear of judgment or criticism from others, but common courtesy and etiquette should be taken into account. If people find it too repulsive or disgusting, that goes back to my first point: those who are (affected by it) should examine their own lives and how/why it affects them.

  • LTV
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    1 decade ago

    Everything is relative. Self-expression on a private basis needs have no influence on a social expression and viceversa. Dysfunction is in the eye of the beholder.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    if kinks and fetish don't cause any harm nor do they extend any negative social behavior , then why shoud it be frowned upon ? if they were enjoyable releases of negative emotions in an unharmful way and strengtheners of relationship then why shouldn't we consider trying them ?

  • 1 decade ago

    Very justifiable.

    You've got to do what you like, and if you can get someone else in on your sick twisted fantasies, good for you.

    You know, just as long as your fetish is legal and not plain disturbed.

  • 1 decade ago

    kinks and fetishes are just fine imo....but there's a line.

    if it involves harming anything in any way, I don't approve of it. as the saying goes, whatever floats your boat.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    totally they are fine if ur friends have a problem just say I LOVE TEH FEET lol if its something more lurid like excrement or golden showers then u may wanna stay away, just be mindful of your words you dont wanna give wrong impressions lol

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