Paraphilias

Paraphilia

An atypical experience of recurring/intense sexual arousal to objects, situations, fantasies, behaviors, or individuals. (atypical is not necessarily dysfunctional but uncommon.)

Fetishism

Sexual arousal derived from objects or non-genital body parts.

Transvestism

The practice of cross-dressing.

Exhibitionism

Deriving sexual pleasure from exposing oneself to others.

Voyeurism

Sexual interest in watching others engage in intimate activities, usually non consensual.

Pedophilia

Sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

Sadomasochism

Involves deriving pleasure from inflicting or receiving pain.

Frotteurism

Rubbing one's genitals against people without their consent.

Necrophilia

Sexual attraction to corpses.

Zoophilia (Bestiality)

Sexual interest in animals.

The Norm

Society regulates behaviors, criminalizing or labeling extreme deviations as disorders.

Four D's of abnormal behavior

Deviant, Dysfunctional, Distress, Dangerous.

Incentive Motivation Model

A model explaining sexual behaviors and motivations.

Psychopathia Sexualis

Book meant to warn society about some peoples sexuality as threat, but Introduced concepts like sadism, masochism, and bisexuality. Showcased the individualist aspect of sexuality and was the start of smt.

Exposure Theory

Involves deconditioning, cognitive techniques, and interpersonal skills to address abnormal sexual behaviors.