paraphilia

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In the case of pedophiles, they know their paraphilia is immoral and illegal, but the illusion of anonymity and impunity surrounding the internet draws out their darker side.

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  1. noun Any of a group of psychosexual disorders characterized by sexual fantasies, feelings, or activities involving a nonhuman object, a nonconsenting partner such as a child, or pain or humiliation of oneself or one's partner. Also called sexual deviation.

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  • It would be, except innocent children suffered from Capill's predatory paraphilia and at least one contemplated suicide.
  • A paraphilia in which a person needs the presence of a dead body in order to be sexually aroused.
  • In the case of pedophiles, they know their paraphilia is immoral and illegal, but the illusion of anonymity and impunity surrounding the internet draws out their darker side. —  Pharyngula
  • While jealousy and what constitutes socially mainstream psychology considers sexual acceptable expressions of jealousy. arousal through jealousy a paraphilia Biologists have identified factors that may —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Does someone you are close to have a blatant paraphilia? —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
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