Armpit Fetish

An armpit fetish (also known as maschalagnia) is when the underarm area is a source of sexual arousal. It may involve caressing, kissing, or focusing other attention on the armpit. Some armpit fetishists also enjoy using the armpit to reach climax (also known as axillism or axilism). This fetish is a form of partialism. Individuals with this fetish have their own preferences for things like shaved or unshaven, length of the armpit hair, washed or unwashed, and antiperspirant/deodorant use. ### Why People Are Into It People enjoy this fetish for different reasons; here are some common ones: ### Scent Scent can be a powerful driver of sexual attraction for some people, and armpit sweat is loaded with pheremones. ### Intense Stimulation Armpits are associated with tickling which is often an intense experience. Also, armpits are not commonly caressed or touched in an intimate way, which can lead to enchanced sensations when they are. ### Novelty Armpits are a body part that doesn't get shown off or seen a lot in public, leading to intrigue and a note of the forbidden. ### Armpit Fetish Statistics - Body part fetishes are among the most common types of fetishes. - Research on smell and attraction shows that people who place greater importance on scent and body odor tend to report stronger sexual interest overall. - Studies on attraction and smell suggest natural body odor can play a meaningful role in partner preference. - There are nearly 500 groups and 1,900 group posts discussing armpits on FetLife.