What does it mean to fall in love with an object — and can an object become the focus of a genuine romantic relationship?
In this episode of The StickyBeak, we dive into objectophilia, also known as objectum sexuality (OS) — a rare and often misunderstood phenomenon in which people experience romantic, emotional or sexual attraction to inanimate objects.
From the woman who famously fell in love with and married the Berlin Wall to an objectophile who has formed a committed relationship with a roller coaster, this documentary-style episode explores what it means to experience love and attraction in a way most of us have never considered.
What draws someone to an object? Can you really fall in love with something that can't love you back? And is objectophilia a fetish, a sexual orientation, an identity — or something more complex?
We explore love, attachment, attraction, psychology, relationships and social stigma, while hearing directly from people who experience objectophilia themselves.
If you've ever wondered what objectophilia is, why some people fall in love with objects, or what it's like to be in a relationship with something inanimate, this episode takes you inside a fascinating and unexpected world.
Listen to The StickyBeak: She’s in Love With a Roller Coaster: The People Who Fall in Love With Objects.
Thank you so much to GaLooping for sharing her experiences.
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