When we examine paraphilias,one of the questions that we have to consider is "What is abnormal (deviant)behaviour?" Which of the following situations represents a situation where one has probably crossed the boundary into abnormal behaviour?
A)The individual has no preference one way or another for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse.
B)The individual has a mild preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse.
C)The individual has a strong preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse,but is able to have sexual intercourse even if she does not wear them.
D)The individual has a strong preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse and is not able to have sexual intercourse if she does not wear them.

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The individual's strong preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse and the inability to have sexual intercourse if she does not wear them could be seen as a crossing of the boundary into abnormal behavior. This behavior is causing distress or impairment to his life, and he cannot function sexually without the object of his fetish.

When We Examine Paraphilias,one of the Questions That We Have