Necrophilia (with Dr. Victoria Sullivan & Dr. Jens Foell)
Jan 28, 2021
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Dr. Victoria Sullivan and Dr. Jens Foell discuss the origins of necrophilia, exploring psychological motivations and societal perceptions. They delve into the nuances of death fetishes, debunk common misconceptions, and advocate for destigmatization of unconventional sexual interests.
Necrophilia themes in fairy tales reflect societal views on death and romance.
Research shows that individuals with unusual sexual interests are not necessarily prone to violent crimes.
Deep dives
Necrophilia in Disney Movies
Disney movies like Sleeping Beauty depict themes of necrophilia through the princess being put into a death-like state that only true love's kiss can awaken her from. In the original fairy tales, the themes of necrophilia are even more explicit, showcasing instances of sexual acts with seemingly dead bodies, demonstrating that these dark undertones are present even in family-friendly stories.
Research on Necrophilia and Criminal Behavior
Dr. Victoria Hartman, a clinical sexologist, delves into her research on necrophilia and deviant sexual behavior, stemming from a traumatic experience in her youth. Contrary to common beliefs, her studies reveal that individuals with paraphilias or unusual sexual interests are distinct from those who commit violent crimes, highlighting that sexual interests do not directly lead to criminal acts.
Variety in Necrophilic Acts and Communities
Necrophilia encompasses a wide spectrum beyond sexual acts with dead bodies, including romantic fantasies and death fetishes. Individuals explore these interests through online communities exchanging death fetish erotica and producing erotic horror material with special effects to simulate death-related scenarios. Profound research insights suggest that early experiences and societal acceptance play crucial roles in the development of such unique sexual interests.
Where does necrophilia come from? What makes people desecrate corpses? And do you have to be a serial killer to have a death fetish? Today's guests are Dr. Victoria Hartmann, a clinical psychology researcher and executive director of the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas, and neuroscientist and science communicator Dr. Jens Foell.