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Yuval Laor
PhD in cultural studies focused on evolution of fervor and awe, invited to discuss theories of sexual imprinting and the evolutionary origins of fetishes.
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Oct 30, 2025
• 1h 28min
Why Do We Have Fetishes? (2018 Rerun)
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In this engaging discussion, Dr. Yuval Laor, a cultural studies expert with a focus on sexual evolution, dives deep into the origins of sexual fetishes. He explains sexual imprinting using animal examples, highlighting how early experiences shape adult desires. Laor argues that cultural shifts influence sexual variability, while critiquing traditional definitions of paraphilias. The conversation also addresses the impact of childhood exposure on adult preferences and the complexity of imprinting, promoting a nonjudgmental perspective on sexual fantasies.
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