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More Health Tools On TV Dr. Oz Dr. G: Medical Examiner Jon & Kate plus 8 Mystery Diagnosis Nathan Lyon Sam Zien Truth About Food Sexual Health Center Index Sexpedia Libido Marriage and Sex Orgasm Science of Sex STDs Quiz Polls   Paraphilia More Sex Return to Sexual Health A – Z. Paraphilia A paraphilia is a condition involving sex fetishes where a person's sexual arousal and gratification depend on fantasizing about, and engaging in, sexual behavior that is atypical and extreme. A paraphilia can revolve around a particular sex fetish like an object (e.g., children, animals, underwear) or around a particular sex fetish act (e.g., inflicting pain, exposing oneself). Most of the paraphilias are far more common in men than in women. The focus of a paraphilia is usually very specific and unchanging. For example, for someone who derives sexual pleasure from exposing his genitals, watching others engaging in sexual activity will not generally provide sexual gratification. A paraphilia is distinguished by a preoccupation with the object or behavior to the point of being dependent on that object or behavior for sexual gratification. In most cases, types of sexual activity outside the boundaries of the paraphilia lose their arousal or satisfaction potential unless the person fantasizes about the paraphilia at the same time. Although many of the paraphilias seem so foreign or extreme that one could not imagine how the object or behavior can be arousing to anyone, they are easier to understand if one thinks of those behaviors that, in less extreme versions, are quite common and not considered abnormal. For instance, having a partner "talk dirty" occasionally may be a "turn-on" for some people, but when talking dirty is the only way that sexual arousal or satisfaction can occur, it would be considered a paraphilia. Others want to be bitten, scratched, or spanked, or find that watching their partner undress is highly arousing. Viewing a nude person or watching sexually explicit videos can be arousing for most people. Each of these acts is innocuous unless magnified to the point of psychological dependence. Paraphilia — Unusual Sexual Behaviors There are numerous paraphilias. Some of the major types are: Fetishism: A fixation on an object or body part that is not primarily sexual in nature, and the compulsive need for its use in order to obtain sexual gratification. The fetish object is almost invariably used during masturbation and may also be incorporated into sexual activity with a partner in order to produce sexual excitation. Fetishists usually collect the object of their favor, and may go to great lengths, including theft, to acquire just the "right" addition for their collection. Some of the more common objects that have served as fetishes include women's undergarments, high-heeled shoes, or specific materials, like silk, leather or fur. Some people have a fetish for particular body parts such as feet, hair or legs. For more on this fixation, go to fetishism.   1 . 2 . 3 . 4 Pictures: DCI | Use our Sitemap to find what you need quickly. Discovery Channel | TLC | Animal Planet | Discovery Health | Science Channel | Planet Green Discovery Kids | Military Channel | Discovery Times | Discovery Home | HD Theater | Turbo | FitTV HowStuffWorks | TreeHugger | Petfinder | PetVideo | Discovery Education Visit the Discovery Store: Toys & Games | Telescopes | DVD Sets | Planet Earth DVD | Gift Ideas By visiting this site, you agree to the terms and conditions of our Visitor Agreement. Please read. Privacy Policy. ATTENTION! We recently updated our privacy policy. The changes are effective as of Tuesday, October 30, 2007. To see the new policy, click here. Questions? See the policy for the contact information. Copyright © 2007 Discovery Communications, LLC. 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