Talk:Pantyhose fetishism

Suggestion to merge this article with Stocking Fetishism
I am opposed to this idea. Although to the outsider it might seem that they are similar fetishes with perhaps minor differences; to many, they are very separate. I don't mean to say that no one posesess both fetishes; I'm just saying there's a signficant amount on both sides who are interested in just one or the other. Although there hasn't been much mainstream research on the subject, unfortunately, I'd bet the reasons why a person has one fetish or the other are different too. 21:36, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm the one who suggested the merge. Now i know that many pantyhose fetishists are not interested in stockings and vice versa, but i think the main difference is generational. People who grew up when ladies wore thigh-high stockings would be most attraced to them, and people who grew up later on when tights were popular would be attracted to those.

After all, pantyhose are a kind of stocking, and are almost indistinguishable when seen in public view. And i wouldnt be surprised if most of the reasons for being attracted to them were similar, just the circumstances were different. The other issue is if we take out the POV and unverified material, there would be nothing left here but a stub. And we have too many fetish stubs on the system. I'd rather see a good-sized article on "hosiery fetishism" and later on if it grew too large it could be split up. --151.203.52.217 15:11, 6 August 2006 (UTC)


 * I concede many of your points, and I agree this article is a mess. I, for one, am for a hosiery fetishism "merge" article along with stocking fetishism. 01:34, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

My personal opinion: do NOT merge Pantyhose Fetishism with Stocking Fetishism. I agree there are many similarities with the fetishes, but strongly support the idea that they are two different fetishes concerning women's legs covered with skin-tight, silky nylon. The fact that pantyhose wrap completely tight up the thighs, buttocks, and genitals, makes them specifically different as a fetish/arousal than stockings. Wikiagree 04:54, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

Stereotypes and Generalizations
Interesting article. I think there are a lot of stereotypes and generalizations in this article. I don't see pantyhose fetishism to be that weird, especially since pantyhose are a kind of underwear.


 * I agree in general with the other comments made here, but I also take issue that this article seems to primarily focus on men wearing pantyhose, whereas there are so many other, more "mainstream" aspects to this fetish. I would wager the vast majority of pantyhose fetishists merely enjoy viewing others wearing pantyhose and/or prefer for their partner to be wearing it. There are also women who enjoy wearing pantyhose whom you might call a "fetishist", but this article has no room for them either. 07:10, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

Very insightful article
I have experienced almost exactly what is described, with a few minor differences. I never really wanted to wear a specific pair of pantyhose; in fact I prefer brand new ones--preferably beige in color and control-top style. I also have a pair of Activskin men's pantyhose. Sometimes I wear my pantyhose with shorts in public, to the library, hiking, etc. It is a unique thrill to do this, at first it can be quite nerve-racking. People do notice, but I have never had a negative response.
 * Should this article include links to sites of the so-called pantyhose for men? -70.160.166.121 23:31, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Not bad, but definitely original research
Yes, it definitely has a lot of stereotypes and generalizations, but many of them are valid. For someone who's interested in cleaning up the article (or, for that matter, just exploring pantyhose fetishism), I would recommend the user-submitted stories at Cyber-Legs, many of which are first-person experiences asserted to be true, discussing the contributor's early life experiences with pantyhose (often pertaining to a mother or sister who wore pantyhose), the development of the fetish (often stealing pantyhose from a dresser or trashcan), and the intense fear of being caught and chastized by others or being thought homosexual. I have read many of these stories, and I thought this article did a good job of summarizing them.

A worrying question...
I must say i was amazed by the amount of information given on such a subject that is almost unheard of. Sincerely, i am 15 now, and i had nylon fetishism when i was 3-4 years old. When i look back at the past, i laugh and cry at myself at the same time; i find it really silly for me to practise that habbit now, it is not of any interest to me now, and i experience totaly natural attractions to the opposite sex. My question is: Is my past attraction to pantyhose (nylon stockings) an early sign of homosexuality?, or is it just a natural childish kind of behaviour? It's totaly gone now, and as i mentioned above, until now, i don't have any same-sex tendency (thank God! i hope i won't, either!!)

If any of you guys know, please answer my "fearful" question, as i would be really appreciative. I will be checking this discussion often, looking for answers.

Thank you for whatever help offered!!

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I think people have this misconception about this fetish (specifically the wearing of pantyhose aspect of it, which I'm assuming is what you're talking about) that makes people assume they must be homosexual. Well, some people are and some people aren't; the assumption is false.

I must admit I've tried it too, but I know I'm also a straight person and I also love (and prefer) to see women wearing pantyhose. I had similar doubts when I was younger, but I'm older and wiser now, and confident in my sexuality. And I know I'm not alone; you can find similar accounts and websites across the internet if you look hard enough.

The same myth is associated with Transvestism, which is that people assume because they wear women's clothing, they must be gay, secretly or otherwise. That has also been demonstrated to be false.


 * That has also been demonstrated to be false. LIllIi 23:34, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Keep them seperate
I too have a fetish for women in stockings. I do not know why but pantyhose just does not do it for me. Maybe, going along your view points, I prefer stockings as the genitals are visible or accessible. I feel the 2 articles should be kept seperate. The 2 fetishes are two completely different things. Just because they are made of the same/similar material and worn in the same place doesn't mean people like both. For example, if a woman had a bra made of cotton that covered her whole upper torso would this be as much of a turn on as a micro bikini style bra also made of cotton? The fact is people like each for their own reasons.

proposed external link
I propose to add the external link Winnie Cooper's Pantyhose Links I dont !! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.141.210.21 (talk) 00:38, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

I have a doubt
Isn´t this kind of fetichism supposed to be the beginning of the cross-dressing or transvestism??? I´m trying to say, that the people with this kind of fetichism are transvestites???? I have my doubts gentlemen, somebody tell me, please. thanks.

You're doubts are sound; it's not the start nor anything to do withe transvestism.


 * It seems it's different for every person; I myself have this pantyhose fetish, and am very attracted by women wearing them, and I've even tried them, including with gfs, but other clothing has no effect whatsoever... definitely don't feel like wearing anything else... everyone's different...

non-compliant with policy
This article has existed long enough to have cited some sources, in accordance with policy. If editors continue to add to this article without making it compliant with policy, the best solution is for this article to move to wiki info, a similar wiki that does not require sources, and for this page to be blanked and redirected to stocking fetishism or a related article.Lotusduck 01:05, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Treatment
The article doesn't say anything about curing this condition. Is there no cure? --78.33.87.178 (talk) 15:52, 22 September 2009 (UTC) There is a cure!however my doctor said it is like a severe cokane addiction very painful time consuming and success rate very lo  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.237.7.229 (talk) 16:54, 14 September 2013 (UTC)