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== Psychological Perspectives ==

== Psychological Perspectives ==

Impregnation fetishism can often be confused with the fetishism of pregnancy however they represent two different psychological and symbolic sensations. Pregnancy fetishism focuses on the attraction of a pregnant person while an impregnation fetish focuses on the action and/or probability of getting someone or becoming pregnant. The fetishism of pregnancy has been found to be common in people exposed to pregnancy and lactation between the ages of 1.5 and 5 (Enquist, Aronsson, Chirlanda, Jansson, and Jannini, 2011). They concluded that sexual preferences, such as pregnancy type fetishes, can be acquired through exposure, and can eroticize the symbol of pregnancy (nurturance/connection). Many cultures believe pregnancy to be sacred, and special. With these beliefs, many people can associate impregnation with intimacy, and even as an arousal trigger.

Impregnation fetishism can often be confused with the fetishism of pregnancy however they represent two different psychological and symbolic sensations. Pregnancy fetishism focuses on the attraction of a pregnant person while an impregnation fetish focuses on the action and/or probability of getting someone or becoming pregnant. The fetishism of pregnancy has been found to be common in people exposed to pregnancy and lactation between the ages of 1.5 and 5 (Enquist, Aronsson, Chirlanda, Jansson, and Jannini, 2011). They concluded that sexual preferences, such as pregnancy type fetishes, can be acquired through exposure, and can eroticize the symbol of pregnancy (nurturance/connection). Many cultures believe pregnancy to be sacred, and special. With these beliefs, many people can associate impregnation with intimacy, and even as an arousal trigger.

Although sexual behaviors are mostly private, it can be socially scripted. Simon and Gagnon (2003) state that “sexual encounter remains a profoundly social act in its enactment and even more so in its antecedents and consequences.” The antecedents and consequences in this case could result in pregnancy. The cultural scripts that associate impregnation with intimacy fuses with sexual interpersonal scripts of a relationship. Sexual scripting is not meant to be a faultless theory of human sexuality but more of a guide at examining patterns in behavior in sexual situations (Simon, Gagnon, 2003). Interpersonal scripts can help develop a certain trust, or even connection between a couple, or even just two consenting people in a sexual act. Lehmiller and Gormezano (2023) have had surveyed results that most report having sexual fantasies and use them to enhance arousal, reduce stress, and even to fulfill emotional needs such as trust and closeness.

Although sexual behaviors are mostly private, it can be socially scripted. Simon and Gagnon (2003) state that “sexual encounter remains a profoundly social act in its enactment and even more so in its antecedents and consequences.” The antecedents and consequences in this case could result in pregnancy. The cultural scripts that associate impregnation with intimacy fuses with sexual interpersonal scripts of a relationship. Sexual scripting is not meant to be a faultless theory of human sexuality but more of a guide at examining patterns in behavior in sexual situations (Simon, Gagnon, 2003). Interpersonal scripts can help develop a certain trust, or even connection between a couple, or even just two consenting people in a sexual act. Lehmiller and Gormezano (2023) have had surveyed results that most report having sexual fantasies and use them to enhance arousal, reduce stress, and even to fulfill emotional needs such as trust and closeness.

These fantasies overlap with behavior by differing from desire. Many get arousal from possibly impregnating their partner however they do not actually want to have a child.  Some research highlights seven core themes that characterize sexual fantasies, one being something taboo (Lehmiller, Gormezano, 2023). These taboo fantasies offer a unique window into sexual turn-ons where they take place with no constraints (Lehmiller, Gaormezano, 2023). The actual impregnation is not necessarily the reason for someone to become aroused, but it is the potential consequence. The risk of what could happen that arouses people. Skakoon-Sparling, Cramer, and Super (2016) have conducted an exponent where participants would watch video clips depicting sexual acts, with breaks every 2 minutes to play blackjack. What they found was that increased sexual arousal was associated with more risky plays, showing that a risk can heighten arousal. This is where the impregnation fetish stems from, the risk of possibly getting a partner pregnant, as the actual wanted outcome is not a pregnant partner.

These fantasies overlap with behavior by differing from desire. Many get arousal from possibly impregnating their partner however they do not actually want to have a child.  Some research highlights seven core themes that characterize sexual fantasies, one being something taboo (Lehmiller, Gormezano, 2023). These taboo fantasies offer a unique window into sexual turn-ons where they take place with no constraints (Lehmiller, Gaormezano, 2023). The actual impregnation is not necessarily the reason for someone to become aroused, but it is the potential consequence. The risk of what could happen that arouses people. Skakoon-Sparling, Cramer, and Super (2016) have conducted an exponent where participants would watch video clips depicting sexual acts, with breaks every 2 minutes to play blackjack. What they found was that increased sexual arousal was associated with more risky plays, showing that a risk can heighten arousal. This is where the impregnation fetish stems from, the risk of possibly getting a partner pregnant, as the actual wanted outcome is not a pregnant partner.

== In popular culture ==

== In popular culture ==

== References ==

== References ==

# Skakoon-Sparling S, Cramer KM, Shuper PA. The Impact of Sexual Arousal on Sexual Risk-Taking and Decision-Making in Men and Women. Arch Sex Behav. 2016 Jan;45(1):33-42. doi: 10.1007/s10508-015-0589-y. Epub 2015 Aug 27. PMID: 26310879.

# Lehmiller, J. J., & Gormezano, A. M. (2023). ”Sexual fantasy research: A contemporary review.” ”Current Opinion in Psychology, 49,” 101496. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101496</nowiki>

# Lehmiller, J. Gormezano, M. (2023). Sexual fantasy research: A contemporary review. ”Current Opinion in Psychology 49” 101496. :10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101496

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Impregnation fetishism, commonly known as a breeding kink, is the experience of intense sexual attraction at the thought of being impregnated or impregnating someone. This means a person wanting to ejaculate inside their partner or to be ejaculated into without any birth control during sexual intercourse.

Impregnation fetishism is a paraphilia characterized by sexual excitement when posed with the risk of becoming or getting someone pregnant during intercourse. According to sex expert Gigi Engle, the fetishism is rooted in the fantasy of getting pregnant, but not the desire of raising a baby. Since breeding fetishes are rooted in fantasy, it is not exclusive to people in heterosexual relationships. People in same-sex couples and transgender individuals may have breeding kinks. For some, a breeding kink can include fantastical elements, like getting impregnated with alien eggs. There are sex toys made for this specific fetish, called ovipositors, which resemble dildos and are inserted into the vagina or anus for pleasure likewise. People who can get pregnant may have a breeding kink, but do not necessarily want to get pregnant in real life, whereas some others may be turned on by the fantasy of accidentally getting someone else pregnant. For homosexual men, they may enjoy activities such as “cum dumping”.

Psychological Perspectives

Impregnation fetishism can often be confused with the fetishism of pregnancy however they represent two different psychological and symbolic sensations. Pregnancy fetishism focuses on the attraction of a pregnant person while an impregnation fetish focuses on the action and/or probability of getting someone or becoming pregnant. The fetishism of pregnancy has been found to be common in people exposed to pregnancy and lactation between the ages of 1.5 and 5 (Enquist, Aronsson, Chirlanda, Jansson, and Jannini, 2011)^[1]. They concluded that sexual preferences, such as pregnancy type fetishes, can be acquired through exposure, and can eroticize the symbol of pregnancy (nurturance/connection). Many cultures believe pregnancy to be sacred, and special. With these beliefs, many people can associate impregnation with intimacy, and even as an arousal trigger.

Although sexual behaviors are mostly private, it can be socially scripted. Simon and Gagnon (2003) state that “sexual encounter remains a profoundly social act in its enactment and even more so in its antecedents and consequences.” The antecedents and consequences in this case could result in pregnancy.^[2] The cultural scripts that associate impregnation with intimacy fuses with sexual interpersonal scripts of a relationship. Sexual scripting is not meant to be a faultless theory of human sexuality but more of a guide at examining patterns in behavior in sexual situations (Simon, Gagnon, 2003)^[2]. Interpersonal scripts can help develop a certain trust, or even connection between a couple, or even just two consenting people in a sexual act. Lehmiller and Gormezano (2023) have had surveyed results that most report having sexual fantasies and use them to enhance arousal, reduce stress, and even to fulfill emotional needs such as trust and closeness^[3].

These fantasies overlap with behavior by differing from desire. Many get arousal from possibly impregnating their partner however they do not actually want to have a child.  Some research highlights seven core themes that characterize sexual fantasies, one being something taboo (Lehmiller, Gormezano, 2023)^[3]. These taboo fantasies offer a unique window into sexual turn-ons where they take place with no constraints (Lehmiller, Gaormezano, 2023)^[3]. The actual impregnation is not necessarily the reason for someone to become aroused, but it is the potential consequence. The risk of what could happen that arouses people. Skakoon-Sparling, Cramer, and Super (2016) have conducted an exponent where participants would watch video clips depicting sexual acts, with breaks every 2 minutes to play blackjack.^[4] What they found was that increased sexual arousal was associated with more risky plays, showing that a risk can heighten arousal. This is where the impregnation fetish stems from, the risk of possibly getting a partner pregnant, as the actual wanted outcome is not a pregnant partner.

In popular culture

Impregnation fetishism is common. According to Google Trends, searches for “breeding kink” started to pick up in 2020, peaking late 2021 amid a trend on TikTok about “taking the breeding kink too far”, followed by a woman panning the camera downwards to a positive pregnancy test or protruding belly.

References

1. Enquist, Magnus; Aronsson, Hanna; Ghirlanda, Stefano; Jansson, Liselotte; Jannini, Emmanuele A. (2011-01-01). “Exposure to Mother’s Pregnancy and Lactation in Infancy is Associated with Sexual Attraction to Pregnancy and Lactation in Adulthood”. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 8 (1): 140–147. doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02065.x. ISSN 1743-6095.
2. Simon, William; Gagnon, John H. (2003-12-01). “Sexual Scripts: Origins, Influences and Changes”. Qualitative Sociology. 26 (4): 491–497. doi:10.1023/B:QUAS.0000005053.99846.e5. ISSN 1573-7837.
3. Lehmiller, Justin J.; Gormezano, Aki M. (2023-02-01). “Sexual fantasy research: A contemporary review”. Current Opinion in Psychology. 49: 101496. doi:10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101496. ISSN 2352-250X.