Belly fetish
[11][12][13][14][15] The belly is widely considered as an erogenous region,[16] meaning it holds multiple nerve endings that make it sensitive to various sensations.
[31] This contact, whether in sexual or non-sexual contexts, can strengthen interindividual bonds, contributing to a sense of security and mutual support.
[26][29][34] In adult relationships, this contact can reinforce a sense of closeness and emotional intimacy, extending beyond romantic contexts to include friendships and family bonds.
[28][35] These psychological undertones of ventral-ventral contact may also contribute to emotional and/or physiological arousal during objectively non-sexual belly-to-belly contact, which may happen when hugging or cuddling while wearing skin-revealing clothing (e.g., crop top, bikini);[36] taking part in some forms of partnered dance (e.g., bachata (dance), salsa (dance), tango (dance));[37] or participating in sports involving belly-to-belly contact either due to the sports' nature (e.g., wrestling, mixed martial arts)[38] or as a strategy for obtaining rest, breaking-up an opponent's rhythm, heightening camaraderie during play, and/or eliciting post-play celebration (e.g., boxing, beach volleyball).
[46] Moreover, as the torso contains numerous vital organs, belly-to-belly contact stimulates pathways related to thermoregulation and homeostasis.
[60] For example, the North American sitcom Will & Grace features two characters, Jack and Karen, who initiate and periodically bolster their long-lasting friendship via non-sexual belly-to-belly touch,[61] a quirk so infamous that it appeared on the show's holiday special.
[63] Belly-to-belly contact, when discussed in context of cartoons and animation, refers to the close physical interactions between characters, which can convey intimacy, empathy, or conflict.
This type of contact plays a significant role in visual storytelling, impacting viewers' emotional responses and social perceptions.
[citation needed] The psychology behind belly-to-belly contact (see above) suggests it can enhance the emotional connection between the character and the viewer.
For example, characters in a supportive embrace may evoke feelings of warmth and safety in the viewer, whereas a more confrontational stance may communicate tension or conflict.
In children's cartoons, belly-to-belly contact may teach valuable life lessons regarding relationships, interpersonal boundaries, reading one's bodily sensations, and emotional intelligence.
For instance, seeing characters resolve their conflict via physical touch can assist younger viewers in understanding empathy and social skills.
For example, characters aiming for a gentle embrace may accidentally collide with unexpected force, leading to humorous outcomes.
[79][80] Indian actress Ileana D'Cruz had commented that there were shots where a big porcelain seashell was thrown on her belly and flowers decorated around her waist during the shoot of her debut film and stated that the belly and navel is supposed to be a mark of a woman's beauty in South Indian films and they believe that the waist line is the most attractive part.
[81][82][83][84] Indian singer Chinmayi once tweeted against a fan's request for saris during performances, saying, "Groups of men [...] take photographs of my waist + side of my chest, circle it and upload it on soft porn websites", adding that she "get[s] messages on how they're masturbating to it".
