PSYC 350 Chapter : Ch 13 - Atypical sexuality.docx
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Most fetishisms are related to the body. Sexual arousal by inanimate objects, materials, or parts of the body. Fetishistic attraction to specific parts of the body. Sexual attraction to materials such as rubber or silk. Fetishists marked by difficulty in establishing social relationships with human beings. Incorporate in to sexual foreplay, watching videos, purchasing items, wear it themselves or have partner wear it. Some say interests crossing line to mental disorder. Others say strongly invested in fetishism, even if not diagnosable as having mental disorder. Preferred by text b/c it is without implication that the person has a mental disorder. Facilitated communication, bolstering self-acceptance and satisfaction, reducing likelihood of seeking psych help. People cross-dress for a variety of reasons. Wearing the clothing of the other sex, for any of a variety of reasons. Women dressing like men for no sexual reasons to obtain privileges associated with males. Men or women dressing for entertainment purpose.
