Table : TABLE 10.6 PARAPHILIAS
Type of ParaphiliaDescription
ExhibitionismSexual arousal as a result of exposing oneself to an unwilling bystander
FetishismSexual arousal with an object or nongenital body part
FrotteurismSexual arousal as a result of touching or rubbing against an unwilling person
KlismaphiliaSexual arousal associated with receiving enemas
PedophiliaSexual arousal associated with sexual fantasies or urges about prepubescent children
Sexual masochismSexual arousal as a result of experiencing pain or suffering
Sexual sadismSexual arousal as a result of inflicting pain or suffering
Telephone scatologiaSexual arousal as a result of making obscene phone calls to an unwilling person
VoyeurismSexual arousal as a result of watching unsuspecting individuals undress or engage in sexual activity
Paraphilia refers to unusual sexual interests. A paraphilia becomes problematic when it causes pain or suffering in oneself or others.
SOURCE: CROOKS AND BAUR (2014); MCANULTY, DILLON, & ADAMS, 2002.