You wake up and immediately check the time on your phone. 7:18 A.M. You scroll through notifications – 12 new emails, 3 missed calls, and 47 unread messages across 5 different apps. You are angry because you don’t see your favorite number 7.
Numbers are everywhere, quantifying every aspect of your life. But for some, numbers go beyond just information – they become an obsession. And maybe that’s part of why you’re reading this article now because it feels like a bit too much even for you sometimes.
What Is The Number Kink?
We all have our little quirks and turn-ons, but did you know some people get excited over numbers? The number kink refers to finding certain numbers, sequences, or patterns arousing. For number kinksters, specific numbers like 69, 420, 13, 666, or 777 tend to be favorites for obvious reasons.
Attraction To Patterns And Sequences
For some, it’s about the pattern or sequence, like 1234, 1357 or Fibonacci numbers. There’s something pleasing about the symmetry and logic. Seeing these special numbers unexpectedly in daily life can be a thrill.
I knew a woman who was obsessed with the numbers 1111 and 11:11. If she didn’t happen to glance at the clock and see it, she would be glued to her phone checking social media or YouTube all day just hoping to find it. And let me tell you, if she made it to bed without spotting those numbers even once, she would be in a mood!
Lucky Numbers
Certain numbers may be seen as lucky or meaningful. For example, 7 is thought to represent perfection in some cultures. Repeating or ascending number patterns could be viewed as a sign of good fortune.
If 7 is your favorite number, maybe you do everything in sevens, always pick the seventh item on a menu, or tap the doorknob seven times before leaving the house. Seven must really be your lucky number!
When It’s Not Just A Fetish
For most, an interest in numbers is more of a quirk than a fetish. Sure, we all have our little routines or habits, but for people with OCD, it goes way beyond that.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder really takes hold of your brain – you feel like you HAVE to do certain rituals or say certain things a certain number of times. It can be really distressing and feel totally out of your control. OCD isn’t some fun quirk or kink, it’s a serious mental illness that can totally disrupt someone’s life if left untreated.
People who have it are prisoners of their own thoughts. It’s not something they choose or that they enjoy; it’s more like a bully in their brain that won’t leave them alone. So, while we all have our kinks and fetishes or routines, OCD is on a whole other level – it’s a condition that really suffers and struggles with it.
Origins And Psychology Behind The Number Fetish
For some, numbers themselves can trigger psychological and even physical arousal. Just thinking about or seeing their favorite numbers is enough to excite them. This is known as numerical arousal or euphoria.
Childhood Association
Often, number fetishes originate in childhood. Maybe you had a favorite number as a kid that you associated with happy memories or events. This number still gives you a nostalgic thrill and warm fuzzy feelings as an adult.
Sense of Order
For others, numbers represent a sense of order or perfection that is satisfying. Lining up numbers in certain patterns, doing calculations, or organizing lists of numbers in a very particular way provides a feeling of completeness or correctness that is rewarding.
Taboo And Forbidden
Part of the appeal for some number fetishists is the taboo or forbidden nature of their interest. Indulging in their number of obsessions gives them a rush of excitement from breaking social norms. They may feel the need to keep their fetish private due to fear of judgment from others who don’t share their peculiar interest.
You know, number fetishes are just not something people discuss much. But for those who have them, numbers can really mean a lot. The way some people get all excited about calculating this or figuring out that, well, it might seem strange. But numbers genuinely make them happy and feel good. So if there’s someone in your life who’s always counting up things or obsessed with figures, be kind to them.
Common Number Fixations
Most number kinks center around a few key digits. Do any of these sound familiar?
The Power of 3
The number three holds a lot of power in many cultures and faiths. Not surprisingly, some people find the number three arousing or magical. If you get excited by threesomes, the concept of a trinity, or even just the shape of the number three, you may have a thing for this powerful number.
Lucky Number 7
Seven is considered a lucky number by many, and for some number fetishists, seven is particularly enchanting. The appeal could come from winning at slots or craps, or it may be more symbolic, relating to 7 days of the week, 7 deadly sins, 7 virtues, 7 chakras, etc. If you’re obsessed with the number 7, consciously or subconsciously, you’re likely attracted to its lucky and mystical attributes.
Naughty Number 69
The yin yang of numbers, 69, represents the coming together of opposites in a harmonious way. It’s no wonder some people find this number titillating, as it represents a specific adventurous sex act. For those aroused by 69, the number likely represents openness, experimentation, and mutual pleasure.
Other common fixations include perfect numbers like 2, 4, 8, and infinity ♾, or highly composite numbers like 12, 24, and 60. In numerology, each number from 1 to 9 has a meaning, so people may be attracted to numbers that represent traits they value, like 3 for creativity or 7 for wisdom.
Angel Numbers As A Kink
Some people may start seeing number patterns everywhere they look. They scrutinize receipts, license plates, timestamps, and more – convinced that the universe is sending them a coded message or clue. While it’s normal to occasionally notice number sequences that seem meaningful, yes, I am talking about angel numbers, if it becomes an all-consuming focus, it could indicate an unhealthy fixation on numbers.
A number kink crosses the line into unhealthy territory when the obsession with finding meaning in numbers causes distress or disrupts your life. If you find yourself constantly anxious or distressed because you haven’t seen a specific number that day, that’s a sign it’s becoming too much. Your worth isn’t defined by random digits.
The truth is, real angel numbers, as some call them, aren’t about forcing meanings or stressing over what you do or don’t see. They’re supposed to be reassuring signs that pop up when you need a little boost of confidence or a reminder you’re on the right path.
Calculating Everything
Some people with a number kink take their fetish to the extreme by calculating everything in their daily lives or going out of their way to avoid certain numbers.
I knew a guy once who would count every little thing – how many steps from his bed to the fridge, even how many times he chewed his food! Everything was a math problem with him.
He told me it started small, just noticing the numbers around him more, but it grew over time. Soon he was calculating everything unconsciously. By the end of the day he had tallies for everything he did. 37 steps here, 23 chews there. It started to consume his thoughts.
I asked him why he did it. He said the patterns and routines of numbers gave him comfort. But it also seemed to isolate him. He was so in his head with his counting that he disconnected from other people. I worried it was becoming an unhealthy obsession.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is a number kink. Do any of you have this kink? What kinds of experiences have you had with that kind of thing?
