Paraphilias
all have in common distressing and repetitive sexual fantasies, urges, or
behaviors. These fantasies, urges, or behaviors must occur for a
significant period of time and must interfere with either satisfactory
sexual relations or everyday functioning if the diagnosis is to be
made. There is also a sense of distress within these
individuals. In other words, they typically recognize the symptoms
as negatively impacting their life but feel as if they are unable to
control them.
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