Plushophilia

Plushophilia refers to a fetish or preference involving a strong erotic or emotional attraction to plush toys or stuffed animals. The term is rarely used in German-speaking contexts and is not broadly established as a technical term. Depending on the person, it may describe a preference, an erotic interest, or a symbolic attachment to certain materials or objects.

It is important to distinguish this from non-sexual collecting or emotional attachment to stuffed toys. If the term is used in a sexual context, it should always be understood in terms of consent and self-determination and not in relation to real animals. A sexual interpretation is not appropriate for minors or persons who cannot give consent.