‘OWN’ Doc on J.D. Vance: Couch Sex Shaming Harms Real Furniture Kink Lovers

Senator J.D. Vance is facing ridicule over a false claim that he had an intimate encounter with a couch. However, amidst the humor, a sex education expert warns that the jokes are stigmatizing individuals who genuinely have a fetish for furniture.

The controversy began when a social media user fabricated a passage from Vance’s bestselling memoir, ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ suggesting that he had a romantic encounter with an inside-out latex glove between two couch cushions. Although the claim is entirely false, it went viral, and Vance has been mocked relentlessly.

Renowned relationship and sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman, who has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Network and ‘The Dr. Oz Show,’ argues that the ridicule is harmful to a community of individuals who genuinely have a sexual attraction to objects, including furniture.

Dr. Berman reveals that she has encountered numerous clients who are sexually attracted to furniture in her practice, and some who have even fallen in love with household objects, a phenomenon known as “objectophilia.”

The sex expert emphasizes that people should refrain from mocking others’ kinks, as they likely have their own unconventional desires that others might find bizarre. She advocates for acceptance and understanding, rather than shaming and stigmatization.

Dr. Berman urges individuals to be cautious when ridiculing others’ sexual preferences, as they may be guilty of the same behavior. She stands firm against demonizing those who engage in consensual and legal sexual activities, including those who have a fetish for furniture.

Ultimately, Dr. Berman reminds us that everyone has their own unique desires and preferences, and it’s essential to promote a culture of acceptance and understanding.