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'''Smoking fetishism''' (also known as '''capnolagnia''') is a ] based on the ] consumption (]) of tobacco, most often via ]s, ]s, ] and also ]s, ]s, and ]s to some extent. As a fetish, its mechanisms regard ] from the ] or ] of a person smoking, sometimes including oneself.
'''Smoking fetishism''' (also known as '''capnolagnia''') is a ] based on the sight or image of a person ]. For many, the fetish appears to have had its roots in early childhood. It is classically conditioned and shaped by many variables. These could include seeing the smoker as a stereotypically sweet, innocent individual behaving in ways that are considered taboo{{Citation needed|date=July 2012}}. For others, it stems from an attraction to more worldly people whose smoking epitomizes their strength and self-confidence{{Citation needed|date=July 2012}}. Within gay culture, this fetish often stems from the image of masculinity. A 2003 study found that the fetish was not previously the subject of academic study but had been mentioned in "a few newspapers".<ref name=ribisl>Ribisl KM, Lee RE, Henriksen L, Haladjian HH, "A content analysis of Web sites promoting smoking culture and lifestyle", Health Educ Behav. 2003 Feb;30(1):64-78</ref>


==Background==
== Smoking fetish in BDSM ==
⚫ Capnolagnia is not considered a disease but an unusual sexual practice, and many of the fetishists do not seek medical help unless this behavior strongly interferes with their daily lives. The majority of people simply learn to accept their fetish and manage to achieve gratification in an appropriate manner.<ref name="I">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/capnolagnia/treatments.htm |title=Treatments for Capnolagnia |access-date=2010-04-22}}</ref>
Smoking is sometimes a turn on While the dominant partner smokes a cigarette, he/she blows smoke in the face of the submissive or uses the latter's mouth or body as an ashtray. This act is generally associated with humiliation of the submissive partner due to the insulting connotations of having smoke blown in one's face, but it may simply be tied to the taste and smell of ash or secondhand smoke in the case of masochists who do not enjoy humiliation.


A 2003 study found that the fetish was not previously the subject of academic study but had been mentioned in "a few newspapers".<ref name=ribisl>Ribisl KM, Lee RE, Henriksen L, Haladjian HH, "A content analysis of Web sites promoting smoking culture and lifestyle", Health Educ Behav. 2003 Feb;30(1):64-78</ref>
== Fetish videos ==
According to a 2003 study, in fetish videos of smoking women, nudity is not necessary, and what matters is (they quote) "the look, the attitude, the mannerism of smoking."<ref name=ribisl/> The Wall Street Journal reported in 1996 on the success of a $35 video called "Paula" which featured a woman "inhaling, exhaling and blowing the occasional set of smoke rings".<ref>Suein L. Hwang, "Drag Queens: Paula Puffs and Her Fans Watch, Enraptured --- `Smoxploitation' Films Signal That Smoking Is Becoming A Fetish Among Many", Wall Street Journal 31 Jan 1996: A1.</ref>


==Causes== ==Causes==
Like any fetish, the ] and ] of a smoking fetish vary widely, with roots of ] in early ] and ]. Typical causes and hypotheses include:
The reasons why a man or woman has a smoking fetish may vary from person to person. It is thought that most smoking fetishists are ] men, though there are small groups of homosexual and bisexual women who have expressed similar interests in the fetish. There are also heterosexual females who have professed to have a smoking fetish,<ref name="A">{{cite web|url=http://pinkangelsmokes.com/about |title=PinkAngel: About Me|date=|accessdate=2010-10-22}}</ref> though this particular group has not been the subject of any study. Among heterosexual men, the fetish is often associated with oral fixations and ] and it is rather caused by the image of the woman smoking, than by the smell.<ref name="B">{{cite web|url=http://www.goodnetlistings.com/fashion-lifestyle/article7617.htm |title=The Smoking Fetish: Is It The Newest Form Of Sexual Stimulation?|date=|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref> It seems that the smell and taste of the cigarettes have a greater role to play in women's smoking behavior than in that of men <ref name="B">{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/7-14-2005-73133.asp |title=Smoking Fetish Of Women|date=|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>


* ]: mere attraction to, and gratification of, the visual aspect of ] as it exits the mouth
Some fetishists have a fascination with the addictive properties of ], and its ability to cause harm, and there is a sub-fetish relating to women being harmed by smoking, sometimes called "the dark side", "black lung fetish" or "lung damage". This has been interpreted as an element of ] in the community's psychology.{{Citation needed|date=July 2012}}
* ]: experience or interaction with one or more attractive smoking individuals during childhood
* ]: perceived ]ism of an audacious or impulsivity personality, insinuating ]
* ]: ] or ] ] of smokers
* ]: early exposure to ] depictions of smokers, especially from ], the ] era, and ]<ref name=wallst>{{cite news|last=Hwang|first=Suein|title=Drag Queens: Paula Puffs and Her Fans Watch, Enraptured|newspaper=Wall Street Journal|date=31 Jan 1996|page=A1}}</ref>
* ]: perceived ] of convincing or urging another individual to smoke
* ]: phenomena in the ] and ] stages of childhood development, based on ] theory
* ]: pleasure from infliction of bodily harm caused by smoking, often called "lung damage"
* ]: perceived confidence or masculinity of the smoker, regarding taboo or wealth
* ]: perceived ] or ] regarding the act of smoking, amongst cultural adversity to smokers
* ]: attraction to individuals who are wealthy enough to fund a cigarette or cigar habit


==In the adult industry==
Most of the fetishists are strongly attracted to the glamorous aspect of smoking by women, which has been historically considered a masculine habit. Smoking has been feminized especially with the advent of ] specifically marketed towards women has drawn the attention of fetishists who see the use of these brands as a way for women to increase or enhance their ]. Most often this fascination is focused on young fashion-conscious professional women who are target demographic for these brands, which are differentiated by slimness and added length over traditional brands of cigarettes.
Smoking has often been associated with the ] role in ], and numerous adult production for the kink community feature scenes depicting smoking and other acts related to it, such as extinguishing cigarettes on characters or forcing characters to inhale the smoke. Over the years, numerous studios formed, which specialize in producing adult material aimed mainly at smoking fetishists. Some of the studios also offer custom-made productions catering to sub-fetishes, such as a smoking female extinguishing a cigarette on the leather seats of a luxury car.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sex with Fetish Filmmakers|url=https://sexwithstrangersshow.com/episode-19-sex-with-fetish-filmmakers|publisher=Sex With Strangers}}</ref>


==Diagnosis==
The increasing intensity of anti-smoking campaigns, moreover, turns smoking into a transgressive and ] act; eroticized images of women smoking may take some of their power from depicting a taboo being broken{{Citation needed|date=July 2012}}. Another cultural source for the fetish may be eroticized depictions of women who smoke that come from older motion pictures, especially from the film noir ].

Men also enjoy seeing the smoke pouring from the woman's ] or ], though the reason behind this is still being researched. On the other hand, it has also been speculated that men who have smoking fetishes are more likely to have mothers who smoked, going back to the old belief that all men are secretly attracted to women who are just like their mothers.

Capnolagnia appears to be a little different in gay men than in heterosexual men. Some gay men take pleasure in watching visually a dominant men smoking, others are attracted to the "innocent young man" picking up smoking and the rebellious aspects of this action. Also, a part of the gay fetishists may consider the action of smoking as a part of growing up and becoming a real man process. In some cases the fetish appears to be linked with the fascination with smoke damage &ndash; the fetishist might find it arousing that a healthy man will subject himself to the damage of smoking.

==Misdiagnosis of capnolagnia==
The diagnostic criteria for fetishism are: The diagnostic criteria for fetishism are:
* Unusual ], drives or behavior occur over a time span of at least six months. Sometimes unusual sexual fantasies occur and vanish by themselves; in this case any medical treatment is not necessary. * Unusual ], drives or behavior occur over a time span of at least six months. Sometimes unusual sexual fantasies occur and vanish by themselves; in this case any medical treatment is not necessary.
* The affected person, her object or another person experience impairment or distress in multiple functional areas. Functional area refers to different aspects of life such as private social contacts, job, etc. It is sufficient for the diagnosis if one of the participants is being hurt or mistreated in any other way. * The affected person, their object or another person experience impairment or distress in multiple functional areas. Functional area refers to different aspects of life such as private social contacts, job, etc. It is sufficient for the diagnosis if one of the participants is being hurt or mistreated in any other way.

A misdiagnosis may occur when a hierarchical proceeding is not followed. According to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems manual, as criteria are not repeated in sub-stages this can be mistakable to laymen or medics that have not been educated in the use of this manual{{Citation needed|date=July 2012}}.

==Symptoms==
Capnolagnia symptoms consist in the attraction that one has for women or men who are smoking. Whether it is the smell or just the image, people who get sexually aroused by people of the other or same sex and who are smoking are considered smoking fetishists.


People who experience one or more of the symptoms below are considered to have a smoking fetish: People who experience one or more of the symptoms below are considered to have a smoking fetish:
* Sexual interest in watching other people smoking * Sexual interest in smoking or watching other people smoking.
* Recurring intense sexual fantasies involving watching other people smoking * Recurring intense sexual fantasies involving smoking or watching other people smoking.
* Recurring intense sexual urges involving watching other people smoking.<ref name="H">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/capnolagnia/symptoms.htm |title=Symptoms of Capnolagnia |date=|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref> * Recurring intense sexual urges involving smoking or watching other people smoking.<ref name="H">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/capnolagnia/symptoms.htm |title=Symptoms of Capnolagnia |access-date=2010-04-22}}</ref>


==See also==
⚫ However, capnolagnia is not considered a disease but an unusual sexual practice, and many of the fetishists do not seek medical help unless this behavior strongly interferes with their daily lives. The majority of people simply learn to accept their fetish and manage to achieve gratification in an appropriate manner.<ref name="I">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/capnolagnia/treatments.htm |title=Treatments for Capnolagnia |date=|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>
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Smoking fetishism (also known as capnolagnia) is a sexual fetish based on the pulmonary consumption (smoking) of tobacco, most often via cigarettes, cigars, cannabis and also pipes, vapes, and hookahs to some extent. As a fetish, its mechanisms regard sexual arousal from the observation or imagination of a person smoking, sometimes including oneself.

Background

Capnolagnia is not considered a disease but an unusual sexual practice, and many of the fetishists do not seek medical help unless this behavior strongly interferes with their daily lives. The majority of people simply learn to accept their fetish and manage to achieve gratification in an appropriate manner.

A 2003 study found that the fetish was not previously the subject of academic study but had been mentioned in "a few newspapers".

Causes

Like any fetish, the causes and mechanisms of a smoking fetish vary widely, with roots of sexual association in early childhood and adolescence. Typical causes and hypotheses include:

In the adult industry

Smoking has often been associated with the dominatrix role in BDSM, and numerous adult production for the kink community feature scenes depicting smoking and other acts related to it, such as extinguishing cigarettes on characters or forcing characters to inhale the smoke. Over the years, numerous studios formed, which specialize in producing adult material aimed mainly at smoking fetishists. Some of the studios also offer custom-made productions catering to sub-fetishes, such as a smoking female extinguishing a cigarette on the leather seats of a luxury car.

Diagnosis

The diagnostic criteria for fetishism are:

  • Unusual sexual fantasies, drives or behavior occur over a time span of at least six months. Sometimes unusual sexual fantasies occur and vanish by themselves; in this case any medical treatment is not necessary.
  • The affected person, their object or another person experience impairment or distress in multiple functional areas. Functional area refers to different aspects of life such as private social contacts, job, etc. It is sufficient for the diagnosis if one of the participants is being hurt or mistreated in any other way.

People who experience one or more of the symptoms below are considered to have a smoking fetish:

  • Sexual interest in smoking or watching other people smoking.
  • Recurring intense sexual fantasies involving smoking or watching other people smoking.
  • Recurring intense sexual urges involving smoking or watching other people smoking.

See also

References

  1. "Treatments for Capnolagnia". Retrieved 2010-04-22.
  2. Ribisl KM, Lee RE, Henriksen L, Haladjian HH, "A content analysis of Web sites promoting smoking culture and lifestyle", Health Educ Behav. 2003 Feb;30(1):64-78
  3. Hwang, Suein (31 Jan 1996). "Drag Queens: Paula Puffs and Her Fans Watch, Enraptured". Wall Street Journal. p. A1.
  4. "Sex with Fetish Filmmakers". Sex With Strangers.
  5. "Symptoms of Capnolagnia". Retrieved 2010-04-22.
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