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

The question pertains to a sexual interest that is intense and persistent, and goes beyond typical sexual interests such as genital stimulation and preparatory fondling. This fits the criteria for a paraphilia, which is a condition where a person experiences sexual arousal in response to atypical stimuli or situations. Examples of paraphilias may include exhibitionism, voyeurism, or fetishism. Anorexia and anodyspareunia are not related to this concept, and erotica refers to artistic or literary materials that have a sexual theme.

Any Intense and Persistent Sexual Interest Other Than Sexual Interest