Paraphilias
Pedophilia
Pedophilia, according to DSM-IV, involves “over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent intense sexually arousing fantasies,…
Sexual Masochism
DSM-IV defines sexual masochism as intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors, recurrent over a period of…
Sexual Sadism
Sexual sadism, according to DSM-IV, involves “over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent intense sexually arousing…
Paraphilia not otherwise specified
Most other paraphilias are variants or combinations of common paraphilias, with some distinctive characteristics that have led to…
Exhibitionism
In exhibitionism, the sexually arousing fantasies involve exposing the genitals to an unsuspecting stranger. Almost always, this involves…
Voyeurism
Voyeurism is the counterpart of exhibitionism, in which the man repeatedly watches unsuspecting persons undressing or engaging in…
Fetishism
Fetishism is distinguished by sexual fantasies or arousal that primarily focus on objects. Common fetishes involve items of…
Transvestic Fetishism
Transvestic fetishism is diagnosed only in heterosexual males who experience intense sexual urges and sexually arousing fantasies involving…
Frotteurism
Frotteurism involves unsuspecting or nonconsenting partners; the sexual fantasy or arousal focuses on surreptitious touching or rubbing. Typically,…
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