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Sexual behaviors that are out of the norm

Paraphilias are sexual behaviors that are out of the norm, out of the ordinary. Some are better known, but others are very rare, for example the one illustrated in the photograph: it is about mechanophilia, and whoever suffers from it feels an irresistible attraction to machines. You can even fall in love with them!

However, most paraphilias are much more normal than we think , as revealed by a scientific study published in The Journal of Sex Research . And, as long as there is no violence involved and both parties agree … what is wrong with experiencing new sensations?

Do you dare to meet the most curious paraphilias? Participate in our test on paraphilias and discover how much you know.

And, if you know little, learn more about paraphilias by clicking here.

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