Psychiatric Disorders: Paraphilias and Gender Identity

Vocabulary terms and definitions covering various paraphilias, gender identity disorders, and their related clinical criteria and treatments.

Paraphilias

Abnormal expression of sexuality or unusual / bizarre sexual activities to achieve sexual gratification for at least $6$ months; more common in males.

Psychosexual Etilogy of Paraphilias

Unresolved conflicts during early-stage psychosexual development, specifically the Oedipus and Electra complexes.

Transvestism

Using or wearing under garments or clothing of the opposite sex; individuals are often called "Transvestite" or "cross-dressers."

Exhibitionism

The act of showing or exposing the genitals to the public or non-suspecting strangers.

Fetishism

The use of inanimate objects, such as sniffing undergarments, for sexual gratification.

Anillingus

Sexual activity involving tongue brushing the anus.

Cunnillingus

Sexual activity involving tongue brushing the vulva.

Fellatio

The act of inserting the penis into the mouth.

Partialism

The act of inserting the penis into other parts of the body.

Frotteurism

Rubbing the genitalia against the body of a non-consenting person.

Pedophilia

Sexual activity with children below $13$ y.o., where the doer is at least $16$ years old and the age gap is at least $5$ years.

Urophilia

The act of urinating on sexual partners.

Coprophilia

The act of smearing feces on the partner.

Masochism

Receiving pain from sexual partners for gratification.

Sadism

Inflicting pain to a non-consenting partner.

Scatalogia

Engaging in sexual activity or gratification over the phone.

Voyeurism

Observing others while they are undressing or engaging in sexual acts; commonly known as "Peeping Tom."

Gender Identity Disorder

Involves discomfort with one's sex or gender role, often including a preoccupation with getting rid of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.

Bisexuality

Also known as "SILAHIS Behavior," characterized by being attracted sexually to both sexes and identifying with both parents; unresolved in the phallic stage.

Appropriate Therapy for Sexual Disorders

Includes Self-esteem Groups and Behavior Modification, especially for severe paraphilia.