Any intense and persistent sexual interest other than sexual interest in genital stimulation or preparatory fondling with phenotypically normal,physically mature consenting human partners is called
A)anorexiA.
B)anodyspareunia.
C)erotica.
D)paraphilia.

Question

Any intense and persistent sexual interest other than sexual interest in genital stimulation or preparatory fondling with phenotypically normal,physically mature consenting human partners is called
A)anorexiA.
B)anodyspareunia.
C)erotica.
D)paraphilia.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Paraphilia is defined as intense and persistent sexual interest in any object, act, or situation that is not typically sexual in nature or involves non-consenting individuals. This includes fetishes, exhibitionism, voyeurism, and other non-normative sexual behaviors. Anorexia refers to an eating disorder, anodyspareunia refers to painful sexual intercourse due to anal penetration, and erotica refers to sexually suggestive or arousing media.

Any Intense and Persistent Sexual Interest Other Than Sexual Interest