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Anal Eroticism: Unlocking Early Psychosexual Growth

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 25, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: August 25, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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Anal Eroticism: Unlocking Early Psychosexual Growth
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with regard to psychoanalytic theory, enjoyable feelings corresponding with the voiding, withholding, or overseeing of the feces, or through provocation of the anus. Such feelings initially occur in the anal stage of psychosexual development, from one year of age through three years. Commonly referred to as anal erotism.

ANAL EROTICISM: “Anal eroticism is not as uncommon as most people think, nor is it correlated strictly with homosexuality as many others perceive it to be.”

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About the Author: Mohammed looti

An academic and researcher specialized in educational psychology and a faculty member at the University of Kerbala. He holds a PhD in his field, and his research interests center on positive psychology, the development of psychological scales, and cognitive emotion regulation. Dr. Looti is distinguished by his contemporary research approach, focusing on the psychological effects of modern technology and artificial intelligence on mental health and identity formation among young people. His scholarly contributions also extend to studying the dynamics of family communication and its role in building self-efficacy and leadership skills, in addition to his research on mindfulness programs and psychological recovery — making him an active researcher enriching the field of educational and applied psychology.

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looti, M. (2026, August 25). Anal Eroticism: Unlocking Early Psychosexual Growth. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anal-eroticism/
looti, Mohammed. “Anal Eroticism: Unlocking Early Psychosexual Growth.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 25 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anal-eroticism/.
looti, Mohammed. “Anal Eroticism: Unlocking Early Psychosexual Growth.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 25, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anal-eroticism/.

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