Could the Somatosensory Cortex Explain Foot Fetishes?

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The discussion centers on the potential neurological basis for foot fetishes, suggesting that the proximity of the feet and genitals in the somatosensory cortex may contribute to their prevalence. There is a debate between viewing foot fetishes as a paraphilia rooted in choice and association versus a structural neurological phenomenon. The reference to the outdated DSM-IIIr raises questions about the classification of such fetishes. Additionally, the conversation touches on the homunculus drawing, which visually represents the somatosensory cortex, with a humorous note about its aesthetic appeal as a tattoo.
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Are foot fetishes caused by the feet and genitals occupy adjacent areas of the somatosensory cortex? Could that explain why they are relatively common.
 
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The crew that lables this a paraphilia would say it's association and choice based rather than structural, but then again this is going off a 1996 DSM-IIIr haven't upgraded lately.

perhaps the answer would become apparent if one could discern the position of the breast locus in that same equation. <--science joke


is this a question about that homunculus drawing? I always thought that would make a cool tatoo except the nose looked ridiculous
 
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