Urinfetism

Urinfetism, also known as urophilia or undinism, is a paraphilia characterized by sexual arousal or gratification derived from urine. This can manifest in various ways, including the sight, smell, touch, or ingestion of urine. The practice can occur in consensual sexual encounters between adults, and in such contexts, it is considered a form of consensual sexual activity.

The psychological underpinnings of urinfetism, like other paraphilias, are not fully understood. Theories suggest it may stem from early childhood experiences, conditioning, or a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It is important to distinguish between urinfetism as a consensual sexual practice and non-consensual acts involving urine, which are harmful and illegal.

When practiced consensually, urinfetism does not inherently pose a risk to the individuals involved, provided that appropriate safety measures are taken, particularly regarding hygiene and preventing the transmission of infections. However, ingestion of urine carries potential health risks, as urine is a waste product of the body.

The prevalence of urinfetism is not well-documented due to the private nature of sexual practices. Like other consensual sexual interests, it is a part of the spectrum of human sexuality and is not considered a mental disorder unless it causes significant distress, impairment in functioning, or involves non-consensual acts.