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Spectrophilia: The Ghost Fetish

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Spectrophilia: A Phenomenon and a Fetish

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the concept of spectrophilia, a fetish involving sexual encounters with ghosts and spirits. They explore the various interpretations and manifestations of this fetish, including the historical origins in Gothic literature and the connection between sex and death. The chapter also touches on power dynamics, the succubus and incubus, and the controversial issue of Christ's foreskin as a holy relic.

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