piquerism

Piquerism refers to a type of fetish or paraphilia that involves deriving sexual arousal from penetrating another person's skin, usually with sharp objects such as needles, pins, or knives. The term comes from the French word 'piquer', which means 'to prick' or 'to sting'. This practice can lead to physical pain and sometimes bleeding, both of which are sought after by individuals with this particular sexual interest. Piquerism should not be confused with piqurism, which is a spelling variant used to describe the act of sucking blood during sexual activities.