Research has found that feet are by far the most common fetish object, a pattern of behavior known scientifically as podophilia. However, outside of clinical settings, relatively little is known about foot fetishes, including where they come from and the psychological characteristics of those who are sexually aroused by feet. The infographic below provides a revealing glimpse into the nature of foot fetishes, at least as they occur among gay and bisexual men.
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