Sitophilia: Understanding sexual practices involving food

Sitophilia refers to a range of sexual practices involving food, where individuals derive erotic attraction or excitement from food. Dr. Mark Griffiths, a psychology researcher at Nottingham Trent University, describes various manifestations of this paraphilia.

Practices can include eating food off a partner's body, such as the Japanese tradition of nyotaimori, where sushi is served on a naked woman. Other forms include using food to intensify sensory experiences, such as using lime to increase sensitivity during oral sex, or utilizing food within sadomasochistic contexts for control. Additionally, food may be used as an aid for masturbation or as objects due to their phallic shapes.