People want a single origin for a fetish. The research is messier than that, and a party does not require the story.
What the research is about
Sex and Psychology reviews where fetishes come from, including a video explainer.
Source: Where Do Fetishes Come From? (VIDEO), Sex and Psychology, September 29,
- Figures, samples, and methods are on that page.
How this shows up in public play
-
You can play without explaining your childhood.
-
You can also decide the fetish stays in fantasy.
-
If you want to learn a skill around it, take a workshop.
-
Do not demand someone else's origin story.