Balloon fetish is a non-pathological sexual preference for balloons [1] [2] [3] .
This fetish is rare and not researched frequently in scientific literature, [4] [5] and remains a niche fetish, despite it's relative popularity within specific fetish circles. [6] [7]
One hallmark of the distinction between poppers and non-poppers may be in seeing balloons' bursting either as a metaphor for orgasm, [8] or as a metaphor for death. [9]
Ballon fetishists (colloquially "looners") [10] may be divided into two categories: those who are sexually inclined to pop balloons, possibly alongside other activities (called "poppers"), and those who are sexually inclined exclusively to non-popping activities, such as blowing up balloons and deflating them (called "non-poppers"). [11] [12] [13] [14] Some "non-poppers" are greatly distressed by the idea of popping balloons, possibly even to the point of tears. [15] [a] Others enjoy blowing up balloons or sitting and lying on them. [16]
Causes of balloon fetish vary, and there is no common cause, however many link it to events in their adolescent or childhood memories that involve balloons, or the pleasurable sensation associated with themselves or others popping or interacting with them. [17] [18] [19] [20]
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