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TABLE 9-6 - Paraphilias

Exhibitionism Sexual excitement is derived from exposing one's genitals to a stranger.
Fetishism Nonliving objects are the focus of intense sexual arousal in fantasy or behavior.
Frotteurism Sexual excitement is derived by rubbing one's genitals against or by sexually touching a nonconsenting stranger.
Pedophilia Sexual excitement is derived from fantasy or behavior involving sex with prepubescent children.
Sexual masochism Sexual excitement is derived from fantasy or behavior involving being the recipient of humiliation, bondage, or pain.
Sexual sadism Sexual excitement is derived from fantasy or behavior involving inflicting suffering/humiliation on another.
Transvestic fetishism Sexual excitement (in heterosexual males) is derived from fantasy or behavior involving wearing women's clothing.
Voyeurism Sexual excitement is derived from fantasy or behavior involving the observation of unsuspecting individuals undressing, naked, or having sex.