The psychopathology of fetishism and Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID)
The psychopathology of fetishism and Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID)
Author(s): SAM VakninSubject(s): Individual Psychology, Neuropsychology, Personality Psychology, Clinical psychology, Behaviorism, Health and medicine and law
Published by: MedCrave Group Kft.
Keywords: psychopathology; body integrity dysphoria; fetishism;
Summary/Abstract: Fetishes gain in strength when other avenues of sexual gratification are not available owing to extreme shyness, fear of sex, a physiological dysfunction, or socio-cultural inhibitions. Thus, fetishism should be more prevalent in sexually repressive cultures and societies and among women, homosexuals, and other sexual minorities. Yet, fetishism has been noted mostly among men, both homosexual and heterosexual. The phenomenon may go under-reported among women, though.
Journal: Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry
- Issue Year: 11/2020
- Issue No: 5
- Page Range: 123-125
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English
