Sexual Variations Flashcards
Paraphilia
(DSM-5) recurrent/intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges or behaviors generally involving: objects, children/non-consenting parents, suffering or humiliation
Transvestism Fetishism
Sexual gratification from cross-dressing
- most are heterosexual, married men with kids from good homes
Exhibitionism
indecent exposure of genitals where pleasure is derived from shock or fear from victims
- most are nonassertive, feel inadequate or have a history of unsatisfying sexual relationships
Voyeurism (Scotophilia)
Spying on people as they undress or engage in sexual activity where the excitement comes from the individual not knowing about being observed
- most unmarried men who masturbate while watching
Frotteurism
those who get sexual gratification from rubbing their genitals against people in crowded places
Toucherism
those who get sexual gratification from rubbing their hands against people in crowded places
Sadism
those who get sexual gratification from causing pain to others
Masochism
those who get sexual gratification from receiving pain
Pedophilia
primary sexual interest in prepubescent children instead of adults
Asphyxiophilia
those who get sexual gratification from cutting off blood flow to the brain (strangulation)
Necrophilia
those who get sexual gratification from having intercourse with dead people
- most male, heterosexual, occupation that works with the dead