Sexual variation, fetishes, and kinks II

Why was the term paraphilia introduced?

To replace terms like perversion and sexual deviance in the DSM

What was a sin/crime associated with?

Sickness

What is a paraphila?

An unusual sexual desire that plays a central role in a persons life

What is a paraphilia disorder?

Any unusual sexual desire that plays a central role in a persons life and causes that person significant psychological distress, is illegal, or involves a non-consenting person.

What is the two criteria for a paraphilia disorder?

1. Over a period of at least 6 months and has recurrent sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person that has been manifested through fantasies, urges or behaviours.
2. Causes distress or impairment in the persons life. Or has sexually stimulated themselves by the physical or psychological suffering of two or more non consenting people.

What is voyeuristic disorder?

Observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, in the process of removing clothes or engaging in sexual activity

What is exhibitionist disorder?

Exposing of genitals to an unsuspecting person

What is frotteuristic disorder?

Touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person

What is sexual masochism disorder?

Being humiliated, beaten, bound or made to suffer

What is sexual sadism disorder?

The physical or psychological suffering of another person

What is pedophilic disorder?

Fantasy/urge/behaviour of sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children

What is fetishistic disorder?

The use of non-living objects or a highly specific focus on non genital body parts

What are the two types of treatment for DSM listed paraphilic disorders?

1. Psychological
2. Pharmacological

What are most paraphilic disorder studies done on?

People arrested for sex offences

What is a fetish?

An attraction or sexual desire that is related to parts of the body or things that adorn the body such as lingerie or jewelry.

What is a kink?

An unconventional sexual practice