Forbidden Desires: Exploring Paraphilias

This book explores the fascinating world of paraphilias, shedding light on the psychological intricacies that drive unconventional desires. This simple and unbiased description of paraphilias, which were previously known as sexual deviance, combines straight-forward information, research and anecdotes to paint a clear picture of the diversity of human sexuality.

Chapters include A Sexual History, A Historical Perspective on Sexual Deviance and Defining and Understanding Paraphilias, as well as presentations and information on fetishism, sadomasochism, voyeurism, exhibitionism, frotteurism and pedophilia. There are also chapters about treatment and support for paraphilic disorders and sexual role-playing, a list of sources and recommended literature, and an appendix which lists different paraphilias and their focus of erotic interest.