Teratophilia
Teratophilia refers to the sexual attraction to monsters. The word comes from the and.
In general
Teratophilia is classified as a paraphilia. Rather than view the condition as a kink, defenders of teratophilia believe it allows people to see beauty outside of societal standards. Among other things, it has been suggested that monsters can function as an escapist fantasy for some men and women, since the monster is able to embody masculine attributes without presenting itself as a man, which may embody trauma and terror in extreme cases, or aggravating patriarchal arrangements in the least.Trends
Tumblr
Users on the website Tumblr have created fandoms sexualizing a wide range of monsters, from the Krampus to Pennywise from the movie It.In 2017, the Amphibian Man, the monster from The Shape of Water, became popular. The reaction to the creature has led to attempts by some dildo manufacturers to recreate his genitalia.
The Venom symbiote from Venom has gained substantial traction after the film's release in 2018. In 2019, the Venom fandom received some media attention after they took a stance against people who are attracted to Ted Bundy. The conflict gained so much traction online that even Marvel Comics' Venom writer Donny Cates weighed in.