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Paraphilia - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Paraphilia : (noun)
1: abnormal sexual activity
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Paraphilia : Paraphilia: One of several complex psychiatric disorders that are manifested as deviant sexual behavior. For example, in men the most common forms are pedophilia (sexual behavior or
attraction toward children) and exhibitionism (exposing one's body in public setting). Other paraphilias include compulsive sexual behavior (nymphomania and priapism), sadism, masochism, fetishism,
bestiality, and necrophilia. Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, behavior modification, antidepressant medications, and medications that alter hormone production,
particularly of testosterone. However, the cause and treatment of paraphilias are poorly understood, and treatment is rarely effective. In addition, many professionals prefer not to pathologize sexual
behavior that involves only willing adults, even if the behavior might be deemed deviant in mainstream society. In cases where the behavior is potentially criminal, as in pedophilia, treatment is
usually offered within the penal system.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Paraphilia |
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damalur: @maurae That's, what, a Paraphilia? Has it been requested on the kink meme? |
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kat021zen: It is classified as a Paraphilia by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. The word is |
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mouffettefatale: RT @mogadonia: Paraphilia Magazine Doppleganger Issue. Free PDF download(s) here: http://www.Paraphiliamagazine.com/doppelganger.html |
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