These are just some of the labels used to validate a sexual attraction to plus-size women. These unnecessary labels do not imply preference. They encourage the fetishization of plus-size women, which is damaging, according to sexologist and relationship expert Noni Ayana. However, what makes a person feel fetishized versus flattered varies. So, we spoke with eight plus-size women to understand the difference. She points out that fetishizing takes away her power over her body and sexuality. I’ve had partners aggressively try to push me to do things I was uncomfortable with in the bedroom that centered around my fatness… I’ve heard that there are some babes who get off on being fetishized, and more power to them — I, however, feel completely disrespected by it." The difference is, if it’s a preference I wouldn’t for sure know about it. But if it’s a fetish, you are very aware. It’s one thing to find someone who has more meat on their bones (or even someone who doesn’t) attractive and prefer to date someone with that body type. It’s another thing to make everything about their body and the size of it when it comes to sex." At first I thought it was complimentary. I would respond with thank yous and feel good about it. But as time went on and the remarks became more direct, I got frustrated…[It] made me feel dirty and objectified." I don’t have any major experiences that stick out singularly in my mind, but every time someone tells me I’m pretty for a thick girl or I get a comment on one of my pictures that says “I like thick women” I feel as if I’m just a ’type’ and not a multifaceted person." Dr. Nicole Prause, a neuroscientist studying sexual desire, flat out refutes the notion that an attraction to plus-size people is a fetish:
title: “8 Plus Size Women On Fetishization And Flattery” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-05” author: “Billy Brennan”
These are just some of the labels used to validate a sexual attraction to plus-size women. These unnecessary labels do not imply preference. They encourage the fetishization of plus-size women, which is damaging, according to sexologist and relationship expert Noni Ayana. However, what makes a person feel fetishized versus flattered varies. So, we spoke with eight plus-size women to understand the difference. She points out that fetishizing takes away her power over her body and sexuality. I’ve had partners aggressively try to push me to do things I was uncomfortable with in the bedroom that centered around my fatness… I’ve heard that there are some babes who get off on being fetishized, and more power to them — I, however, feel completely disrespected by it." The difference is, if it’s a preference I wouldn’t for sure know about it. But if it’s a fetish, you are very aware. It’s one thing to find someone who has more meat on their bones (or even someone who doesn’t) attractive and prefer to date someone with that body type. It’s another thing to make everything about their body and the size of it when it comes to sex." At first I thought it was complimentary. I would respond with thank yous and feel good about it. But as time went on and the remarks became more direct, I got frustrated…[It] made me feel dirty and objectified." I don’t have any major experiences that stick out singularly in my mind, but every time someone tells me I’m pretty for a thick girl or I get a comment on one of my pictures that says “I like thick women” I feel as if I’m just a ’type’ and not a multifaceted person." Dr. Nicole Prause, a neuroscientist studying sexual desire, flat out refutes the notion that an attraction to plus-size people is a fetish:
title: “8 Plus Size Women On Fetishization And Flattery” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-11” author: “Ruth Lawing”
These are just some of the labels used to validate a sexual attraction to plus-size women. These unnecessary labels do not imply preference. They encourage the fetishization of plus-size women, which is damaging, according to sexologist and relationship expert Noni Ayana. However, what makes a person feel fetishized versus flattered varies. So, we spoke with eight plus-size women to understand the difference. She points out that fetishizing takes away her power over her body and sexuality. I’ve had partners aggressively try to push me to do things I was uncomfortable with in the bedroom that centered around my fatness… I’ve heard that there are some babes who get off on being fetishized, and more power to them — I, however, feel completely disrespected by it." The difference is, if it’s a preference I wouldn’t for sure know about it. But if it’s a fetish, you are very aware. It’s one thing to find someone who has more meat on their bones (or even someone who doesn’t) attractive and prefer to date someone with that body type. It’s another thing to make everything about their body and the size of it when it comes to sex." At first I thought it was complimentary. I would respond with thank yous and feel good about it. But as time went on and the remarks became more direct, I got frustrated…[It] made me feel dirty and objectified." I don’t have any major experiences that stick out singularly in my mind, but every time someone tells me I’m pretty for a thick girl or I get a comment on one of my pictures that says “I like thick women” I feel as if I’m just a ’type’ and not a multifaceted person." Dr. Nicole Prause, a neuroscientist studying sexual desire, flat out refutes the notion that an attraction to plus-size people is a fetish:
