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Frotteurism
Category
Paraphilias
and Sexual Disorders
Etiology
Like
most disorders in this category, many theories exist in an attempt to
explain how this disorder develops. Most experts agree that there are
underlying issues related to childhood which play a major role in the
etiology.
Symptoms
This
disorder is characterized by either intense sexually arousing fantasies,
urges, or behaviors in which the individual touches or rubs against an
non-consenting person in a sexual manner. This often occurs in somewhat
conspicuous situations such as on a crowded bus or subway. To be
considered diagnosable, the fantasies, urges, or behaviors must cause
significant distress in the individual or be disruptive to his or her
everyday functioning.
Treatment
Treatment
typically involves psychotherapy aimed at uncovering and working through
the underlying cause of the behavior.
Prognosis
Prognosis
is good although often there are other issues which may surface once the
behaviors are extinguished. If this is the case, these issues must be
worked through as well.
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