A fetish can be a sexual desire regarding almost anything imaginable. People have fetishes about feet, breasts, hands, fat stomachs, flatulence, amputated limbs, shoes, animals, animal furs, and thousands of other things. Learning to accept your fetish starts with identifying ways you are sexually aroused.  More men than women are thought to have fetishes, but this estimate is likely misleading. Because men tend to experience erections and consistent ejaculation, women and genderqueer people are less often identified as having fetishes in research studies. At least 1/4 of the adult videos produced in the US depict fetishes. While there's nothing wrong with having a fetish, it is never okay to cause harm to another person or yourself. Most of the time, fetishes do not result in harm to other people. Harm to yourself can happen primarily if you become so fixated on your fetish that it interferes with your relationship, your work, or your health. Masturbating to fetishes might be a safe way to participate in certain fetishes that can't actually be safely practiced (such as sex with animals). If you have a fetish that might result in physical injury to yourself or someone else, learn to engage in it safely. Talk to others in the fetish community about how to maintain safe sexual practices within your fetish. Some researchers believe that fetishes are so common that they should be understood as being part of typical, healthy sexual exploration. Understanding your fetish as normal is an important step to take. If you don't accept your fetish as a normal part of yourself, you're unlikely to enjoy your fetish.  For many people, the fetish object only needs to be present at the beginning of a sexual encounter. A fetish item can be something that you require to be present before becoming sexually aroused, or it might not be required for you to enjoy sex. To enjoy your fetish, remember to keep your sex practices safe, sane and consensual. It's important to remember to take care of yourself and your sexual partner, physically and emotionally.  Take precautions to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. You should always use barriers and condoms when appropriate. Remember that communication is one of the most important parts of sexual intimacy, particularly when you're experimenting with something, or someone, new. Always communicate when you start to feel unsafe, and immediately respond to another person's indication of discomfort. Isolation is the most common cause of depression associated with fetishes. If you don't find others engaged in your type of sexual fetish online, don't give up. Not every fetish group is found online. Visual images work well for some kinds of fetishes, but not others.  Some sorts of fetishes, such as diaper fetishes, are more taboo than others in contemporary American culture. If you have a taboo fetish, you're at higher than average risk for isolation and depression. Remember that your sexuality is about more than your fetish. While your fetish may be an important factor of sexual fulfillment, it is not your identity. Sexual frustration can result in depression. Talking to a sex-positive counselor or therapist may help you find support.

Summary: Identify your fetish. Consider whether your fetish harms anyone. Realize that fetishes and kinks are normal. Explore your sexuality safely. Avoid isolation.


The safest way to make fog in a bottle is to simply use ice cubes and warm water. To start, fill a bottle with warm water. The water does not need to be boiling. Just try to run tap water as hot as it goes. Fill the bottle to a little below the brim and set the bottle aside for 60 seconds. Fog is formed when warm water vapor comes into contact with cold temperatures. By heating up the inside of the bottle with hot water, you are creating warm vapor inside the bottle. While you're letting the bottle sit, prepare your ice. Take some ice cubes from the fridge and place them in a plastic bag or a strainer. Whether you use a bag or strainer depends on the container you're using for your project.  Some people use jars instead of bottles for this experiment. If you're using a jar, it's a good idea to set the ice in a strainer, which you should be able to find at a grocery store. The strainer's circular shape makes it fit more easily over a jar.  A strainer may not fit easily over the smaller opening in, say, an empty soda bottle. A plastic bag, which is more soft and flexible, can sink slightly into the bottle. This will cover the opening completely. Use a plastic bag if you're using a bottle. Once 60 seconds have passed, pour most of the water out of the bottle. Leave about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water on the bottom of the bottle. Now, the air inside the bottle is warm. When it's exposed to the cool temperatures caused by the ice cubes, fog will form inside the bottle. Take the plastic bag or strainer. Place it over the covering of your bottle or jar. In a few seconds, you should expect to see fog form inside the bottle. A strainer should fit fairly easily over a jar. However, a plastic bag may need to be secured. If your bag slips off the bottle, try to secure it with a few pieces of duct tape.

Summary: Fill a bottle with warm water and set it aside for a minute. Fill a plastic bag or strainer with ice cubes. Pour out all but 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the water in the bottle. Cover the bottle with the ice cubes.


Taking good care of your feet will lower the risk of getting a nail infection.  Using simple preventative measures will help you avoid ever having to deal with nail fungus in the first place.  Follow easy preventative measures to avoid nail fungus. Wear sandals or flip flops when in public areas.  Never go barefoot. Clean and wash your feet everyday. Having too much moisture or warmth, brought on by socks or shoes, can encourage nail fungus to grow.  Find shoes and socks that allow your feet to breathe.  You should also make sure that your socks are always clean as they can harbor fungal spores.  Make sure your shoes fit well and there is enough room for your toes. Discard old footwear that was worn while having an infection. Allowing this fungal infection to remain on your foot increases the risk of it spreading to your nails.  Stop the potential spread by treating athletes foot as soon as you can.  Mild cases of athletes foot can be treated with over-the-counter medications.  Difficult cases may require prescription strength medication. Ask your doctor which is right for you. Always keep your nails trimmed evenly and short.  Use a different pair of nail clippers for your infected nails and your healthy nails.  Using the same pair can spread the fungus to healthy nails. Clean and sterilize your nail clippers and files after use.
Summary: Practice basic hygiene and foot care. Keep your feet cool and dry. Treat athlete's foot immediately. Care for your nails.