Veil fetishism
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Niqabs are the most common interest to fetishists. |
Veil fetishism is a sexual desire for women wearing
veils over their faces.
The causes of veil fetishism may include interests in mystery, bondage and the preservation of virginity. Another explanation is that some persons may associate veils with the
hymen covering the vagina.
Veil fetishists are a diverse group. They may be interested in
niqabs,
burkas and
harem-style veils. Some are attracted to women who wear all-covering Muslim style veils, while others are attracted to women wearing translucent veils. They may also be attracted to both. They may only have basic sexual desires, or they may believe that veiling should be compulsory for all women.
The
September 11, 2001 attacks, the
War on Terrorism, the
War in Iraq, and other Middle Eastern related news topics have led to the rise of photographs of veiled women appearing in the news. The rising interest in Arabic and Islamic cultures may lead to veil fetishism becoming more popular. One of the main reasons
Muslim women wear veils is to avoid being lusted after, which makes veil fetishism paradoxical to them. This often leads to tensions in online communities where fetishists and Muslims intermingle.
Many harem women in sexual fantasies portrayed in films and on television wear veils. Female servants often appear veiled fanning their masters. Harem women exemplify being veiled for the preservation of virginity and mystery.
Many who have veil fetishes also have bondage fetishes. Women who veil are restricted. Arab and other Muslim women are often seen in the
Western world as being veiled against their will; they are only doing it for religious or social reasons (though many contend otherwise).
Brian Mitchell forced
Elizabeth Smart to wear a veil during her captivity. While the reason was to conceal her identity, he may have also had a veil fetish.
Women may become sexually aroused by veiling themselves. They may feel protected, or feel similar enjoyment as women with bondage fetishes. Partners of fetishists may enjoy the ability to spend time at home without worrying about wearing make-up or their hair.
Veiled women in popular culture
It is not uncommon for women to appear veiled on
Halloween in genie or harem costumes.
There are numerous instances of actresses being veiled in television and films, sometimes being sexually suggestive.
Lucy Lawless has appeared veiled in a couple of episodes of
Xena: Warrior Princess, including
A Solstice Carol. In the 1999 film
The Mummy and the 2004 film
Hidalgo, actresses flirt with men while veiled. In the 1992 Disney film
Aladdin, three women appear wearing only their colorful harem pants, boleros, and translucent veils.
Christina Aguilera appeared veiled as a genie at a promotion for her song "
Genie in a Bottle".
Lil' Kim wore the top of a burka for a picture. An actress is veiled in a scene from
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo. The model
Feiticeira, who has appeared in the
Brazilian edition of
Playboy twice, is almost always wearing a veil.
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Mask fetishism*
Dance of the Seven Veils*
Orientalism*
Veiled Beauty*
The Genie Harem (makes noise)
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Tales of the Veils*
Veiled Women
