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[Deviant sexual behaviors, paraphilias, perversions].

P Blachère¹, F Cour

¹Service d’urologie, hôpital Foch, université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, 40, rue Worth, 92150 Suresnes, France.

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Summary

Paraphilias are abnormal sexual behaviors causing distress or life impairment. Psychotherapy is crucial for treating the underlying personality disorder, as medical treatments alone are insufficient.

Keywords:

Denial Déni Paraphilia Paraphilie Personnalité perverse Perversion Perversity Perversité Perverted personality

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Area of Science:

Forensic Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Sexology

Context:

Paraphilias represent deviant sexual behaviors, clinically defined by distress or functional impairment.
Distinguishing paraphilias from personality disorders like perversion is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
French legislation outlines specific criteria and sanctions for illegal sexual acts, including pedophilia.

Purpose:

To elucidate the concept of paraphilias and their clinical presentation.
To explore the relationship between paraphilias and personality disorders (perversion).
To review French legal frameworks and therapeutic interventions for paraphilias.

Summary:

Paraphilia involves sexual behavior considered abnormal within a societal context, causing significant personal distress or social/occupational dysfunction.
Perversion, a personality disorder, involves narcissism, objectification, denial, and split personality, distinct from paraphiliac behavior itself.
Medical interventions for paraphilia primarily address sex drive, risking recurrence due to denial mechanisms; psychotherapy is vital for addressing pathological personality traits.

Impact:

Highlights the limitations of solely medical treatment for paraphilias, emphasizing the necessity of psychotherapy for personality restructuring.
Provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians and legal professionals regarding paraphilias, perversion, and relevant legislation.
Informs therapeutic strategies by differentiating between paraphilic behavior and the underlying personality disorder.