ch 15: Variations in Sexual Behaviour

Question 1

what is a paraphilia?

Answer 1

recurring sexual behaviour thats obsessive and compulsive

Question 2

what is a fetishism?

Answer 2

attaching erotic significance to some object other than a human being

Question 3

when does a fetish become a problem?

Answer 3

when fetish objects replace your human partner

Question 4

media fetish

Answer 4

material stuff: silk, leather, latex

Question 5

form fetish

Answer 5

the shape: high heels, shoes

Question 6

partialism fetish

Answer 6

part of the body: feet, toes, any part of the body

Question 7

sadism

Answer 7

sexual pleasure from inflicting pain on others

Question 8

where did the term sadism come from

Answer 8

Marquis de Sade 1740-1814

Question 9

Masochism

Answer 9

sexual pleasure from experiencing pain

Question 10

who coined the term masochism

Answer 10

Sacher Mosach 1835-1895

Question 11

Voyeurism

Answer 11

arousal from secretly observing others nude, undressing or engaging in sexual activity

there has to be an element of risk needed for sexual arousal

Question 12

Exhibitionism

Answer 12

sexual gratification form exposing oneself to others in inappropriate situations

there has to be an element of shock and risk for sexual arousal

most common locations: parking lots and public streets

Question 13

Frotteurism

Answer 13

rubbing against a non-consenting person

usually in crowded places

Question 14

Zoophilia (bestiality)

Answer 14

sexual contact with animals

Question 15

what did Kinsey study on Zoophilia have?

Answer 15

• 8% of men
• 3-4% of women
• 17% of boys who grew up on farms

Question 16

Necrophilia

Answer 16

desiring sex with corpses

Question 17

autoerotic asphyxiation

Answer 17

oxygen deprivation with the belief that it will intensify arousal and orgasm

Question 18

sexsomnia

Answer 18

involuntary sexual behaviours that occur during sleep

Question 19

europhilia

Answer 19

urine

Question 20

coprophilia

Answer 20

feces

Question 21

saliromania

Answer 21

soiling a woman

Question 22

feederism

Answer 22

weight gain and feeding

Question 23

klismaphilia

Answer 23

enemas

Question 24

what does BDSM stand for?

Answer 24

bondage and discipline

dominance and submission

sadism and masochism

Question 25

what are some misconceptions of BDSM

Answer 25

• that its all about sex
• is all kinky people do
• practitioners are maladjusted psychologically disordered or re-enacting abuse

Question 26

BDSM Terms

Answer 26

• “Scene”
• tops, dominant, masters, sirs, mistress
• flying: when person gets in the zone and experiences all the pleasures in the moment
• dungeons, play parties, munches: describes BDSM gatherings

Question 27

BDSM Mantra:

Answer 27

• safe
• sane
• consensual

Question 28

BDSM rules:

Answer 28

• pre screening
• hard and soft limits
• safe words
• aftercare

Question 29

role benefits for doms and subs

Answer 29

doms:
- control or power
- rewards
- confidence

subs:
- giving up control

Question 30

the challenges of BDSM

Answer 30

• stigma
• relationship problems
• accepting partners desires

Question 31

challenges of doms in bdsm

Answer 31

• more work and responsibility
• possessive subs

Question 32

challenges for subs in bdsm

Answer 32

• vulnerability
• bad dominants
• following orders and accepting decisions

Question 33

what are the 4D’s of abnormal behaviour (textbook)

Answer 33

1. dysfunctional
2. distress
3. deviant
4. dangerous