noun Download 🔗Share An abnormal sexual arousal or attraction, especially to objects or situations that are not of a sexual nature; typically of extreme or pathological nature. Examples : "A doctor specializing in mental health disorders diagnosed the man with a paraphilia involving an unusual attraction to shoes, explaining that it was causing him significant distress and interfering with his relationships. " mind medicine sex human condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Sexual arousal in response to sexual objects or situations which may interfere with the capacity for reciprocal affectionate sexual activity or lead to clinically significant distress or impairment (e.g. are obligatory, require participation of non consenting individuals, lead to legal issues). Examples : "A therapist might explore the possibility of a paraphilia if a person reports feeling sexually aroused by children and these feelings cause them significant distress and lead them to avoid situations where they might be tempted to act on those feelings. " medicine mind sex body condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading