How often do paraphilias occur?
Legal Control of Sexual Behaviour, Incest and Sexual Harassment A summary of what sexual behaviour is legal and illegal in different countries. Masochism, Sadism and Sado-Machochism (S.M.) Causes and Symptoms Masochism is getting sexually aroused by fantasies about being humiliated, beaten, tied up or otherwise tortured. Sadism is the opposite. It is commonly caused by parents abusing their children. Other Sexual Paraphilias Describes various less common paraphilias. Pedophilia Getting sexually aroused by a child in prepuberty or a child younger than 13 years old. Sadism Getting sexually aroused by fantasies about doing psychological or physical harm to a victim. Social Consequences of Sexual Paraphilias Feelings of shame, contempt or anger are frequent. Transvestic Fetishism A transvestite is a person who gets sexually aroused by fantasies about wearing clothes of the opposite sex. Treatment of Sexual Paraphilias Treatment can help avoid problems. Voyeurism Getting sexually aroused by
