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Timophilia

Short Definition

Timophilia is a fetish in which a person experiences sexual arousal from wealth, money, or riches. For some, the arousal is tied to the possession of wealth; for others, it’s linked to being around wealthy people or symbols of luxury.

Detailed Explanation

Timophilia is a fetish in which a person experiences sexual arousal from wealth, money, or riches. For some, the arousal is tied to the possession of wealth; for others, it’s linked to being around wealthy people or symbols of luxury. In kink timophilia can overlap with financial domination, where people are turned on by giving or receiving money. It can also appear in fantasies about luxury, status, or power. You might also see this in sugar daddy/mommy and sugar baby dynamics. ### Origins of the Term The word comes from the Greek "timo," which means "honor," "value," or "worth," and "philia," which means "love.
Source

This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.

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