Maschalagnia: The unusual armpit fetish

Maschalagnia is an armpit fetish.

Some people are turned on by armpits.

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While it may sound strange to some, the reality is that many people are turned on by armpits.

Just as some individuals are attracted to feet, arms or even hands, there are those who have a liking for armpits.

This is known as maschalagnia and it is a form of paraphilia that is not very common.

According to Men’s Health, people act on it in various ways, some are attracted to the smell, while others like to like to lick them or rub them on their own bodies.

Beyond maschalagnia

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Some people with maschalagnia are attracted to the scent of their partner’s armpits.

Believe it or not, there are also people who like armpit hair.

It’s theorized that this fetish may have to do with the fact that armpits have pheromones.

These are chemical messengers related to sexual attraction and mating in humans and animals.

It’s related to partialism

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Healthline describes partialism as a sexual attraction to a specific part of the human body, which includes armpits.

It can involve any body part aside from the genitals.

Although it is more frequently seen in men, some women have this fetish as well. Different strokes for different folks…

In fact, along with maschalagnia, there is also nasophilia (attraction to noses) and trichophilia (obsession with hair).

Maschalagnia content on OnlyFans

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Several OnlyFans accounts cater to people with maschalagnia.

Ace Squalor shows explicit content of armpits and sweat. You can also find this type of content on X (formerly Twitter).

The fact that it is not a very common does not mean there’s not an audience for it — on the contrary, there’s something for everyone.

Because it is not considered out of the ordinary, many find it hard to believe people are really attracted to this sort of thing.

Some people even like to have sex with armpits

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Although they don’t have much in common with vaginas, some people like to have sex with armpits.

As long as everyone is a consenting adult, there’s no harm in this.

With sexual fantasies, the sky is the limit.

As long as both parties are into maschalagnia, it’s perfectly fine.

What do experts say?

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Most experts encourage doing whatever brings you pleasure as long as it isn’t hurting anyone.

Fetishes like maschalagnia, need to be approached in a healthy and consensual manner, so seeking information is crucial.

Also, talking openly and honestly with your partner about your desires creates an atmosphere of mutual acceptance.

Seek professional help if you worry a fetish is negatively affecting your life, establish clear boundaries and, most importantly, accept yourself.