Odaxelagnia

Odaxelagnia is a paraphilia involving sexual arousal through biting, or being bitten. It is classified as a form of Algolagnia, a group of sexual fetishes which involve pain to achieve sexual satisfaction.

Etymology

The term "Odaxelagnia" is derived from the Greek words "odax" meaning "to bite" and "lagnia" which is associated with lust or sexual desire.

Overview

Odaxelagnia is not considered harmful unless the biting results in injury, or if it is unwanted or non-consensual, in which case it could be considered a form of sexual assault. It is often associated with Sadomasochism, where pleasure is derived from the infliction of pain or humiliation.

The biting associated with Odaxelagnia can range from gentle nibbling to more aggressive biting. It can be focused on any part of the body, but is often focused on areas such as the neck, breasts, buttocks, or thighs.

Psychological Perspective

From a psychological perspective, Odaxelagnia can be seen as a form of power exchange in a sexual context, where the person doing the biting is asserting dominance over the person being bitten. It can also be seen as a form of erotic humiliation, where the person being bitten derives pleasure from the act of being dominated.

See Also

• Paraphilia
• Sadomasochism
• Algolagnia
• Erotic humiliation
• Power exchange (BDSM)