Paraphilia - Sexuality

Merinthophilia: Exploring the Paraphilia of Restraint, Desire, and Power Dynamics

“Bound by fate, entangled in flesh; there is no freedom in the chains, yet the chains are the escape.”

In the hidden recesses of human desire, certain fantasies involve the eroticization of restraint, a fascination with the physical act of being tied or restrained. This complex sexual attraction is known as merinthophilia, a paraphilia that focuses on sexual arousal derived from being physically bound. 

For some individuals, merinthophilia taps into a deep psychological need for control, submission, intimacy, and emotional release, exploring themes of power dynamics and vulnerability.

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PARAPHILIA - SEXUALITY

Do You Have Paraphilias, And Don’t Know It?

The word paraphilia has quite a history in itself. A lot of people associate it with dark and murderous sexual behaviours. However, paraphilias are much more complex than that. Let’s dive into the complexity of the word!

The Overall Generalization Of Paraphilias

People automatically associate paraphilias with sexual depravity, often leading to criminal acts. However, that isn’t the case, and more precisely, one is not exclusive to the other. We owe this misconception to centuries of shaming sexuality, religion, and close-minded doctors and pharmacists.

We are aware that medical procedures have to start somewhere and that it is understandable mistakes would occur. Like many other fields, medicine depends on learning and experimenting. However, some of the worst horror stories of learning come from psychiatry. 

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