A sexual interest in fingernails or toenails, including their appearance, length, polish, or the sensation of them against the skin. It falls under the broader category of partialism, where attraction focuses on a specific body part.
For many people with this fetish, the appeal is tied to the hands or feet as a whole, with nails acting as the focal point. It often shows up in foot worship or hand-focused play, and polished nails of a particular color or length can carry strong personal significance.
Worth knowing: When nails are used to scratch or mark the skin during play, agree on pressure limits and skin care beforehand.
Also called: nail fetishism, onychophilia, hand fetish, foot fetish, partialism, manicure fetish, long nails, painted nails
