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Definition of Paraphilia

1. Noun. Abnormal sexual activity.

Definition of Paraphilia

1. Noun. any sexual deviation, which is considered abnormal in some societies or which may prevent or hinder one's ability to receive reciprocal love ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Paraphilia

1. Paraphilias are a variety of complex psychiatric disorders which are manifest as deviant sexual behaviour. For example, in men the most common forms are pedophilia (sexual behaviour toward children) and exhibitionism (exposing one's body in public setting). Men with paraphilia are usually treated with psychotherapy, antidepression medications, and medications that alter hormones, particularly testosterone (male sex hormone). (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paraphilia

Literary usage of Paraphilia

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Sex Offenderby Barbara K. Schwartz, Henry R. Cellini by Barbara K. Schwartz, Henry R. Cellini (2002)
"Is rape a paraphilia or is it criminal behavior. ... Another diagnosis related to SVP commitments involves a diagnosis of paraphilia nonconsent. ..."

2. Correctional Psychology: Practice, Programming, and Administrationby Barbara K. Schwartz by Barbara K. Schwartz (2003)
"Current concepts in the drug treatment of paraphilias and paraphilia-related disorders. CNS Drugs, 3,9-21. Kafka, MP (1997). Hypersexual desire in males: An ..."

3. The Sexual Predatorby Anita M. Schlank, Fred Cohen, Civic Research Institute by Anita M. Schlank, Fred Cohen, Civic Research Institute (1999)
"Protocols for the use of cyproterone, medroxy-progesterone, and leuprolide in the treatment of paraphilia. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 45, 559-563. ..."

4. Child Sexual Abuse: Intervention and Treatment Issues by Kathleen C. Faller (1995)
"paraphilia - aberrant or deviant sexual preference. Pedophile - an adult whose primary sexual interest is in children; some professionals make a ..."

5. Sex and the Senses by James Samuel Van Teslaar (1922)
"I shall adopt instead the terms proposed by IS Kraus, paraphilia, in the sense of "inverted instinct," as has been done already by the ..."

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