Stuff You Should Know What are paraphilias?
Sep 26, 2019
Dive into the intriguing world of paraphilias where humor meets serious discussion. Explore how college drinking games transition into conversations about unconventional sexual interests. Learn about the complex distinctions between paraphilias and paraphilic disorders, while uncovering societal perceptions and historical changes in sexual norms. Discover the psychological and biological origins of these atypical desires, and listen to uplifting listener mail that fosters community and connection.
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Defining Paraphilia
- Paraphilia involves sexual arousal from objects or activities most people don't find stimulating.
- This differs from the older, negative terms like "deviance" or "perversion."
Paraphilia vs. Paraphilic Disorder
- Paraphilia is an atypical sexual interest, while paraphilic disorder causes distress or involves non-consenting people.
- Studying paraphilias aims to help those distressed by their atypical desires, not to judge them.
Examples of Paraphilias
- Chuck and Josh discuss various paraphilias, including voyeurism, exhibitionism, and fetishism.
- They also discuss less common ones like somnophilia, necrophilia, and zoophilia.