[Ethical problems in modern sexology]

The paper is focused on problems of sexual minorities. The authors discuss their position in society, terminological problems and in particular questions associated with ethical problems of treatment of paraphilics. The authors differentiate between essential, possible and not indicated therapeutic provisions. They also focus attention on ethical aspects of different types of treatment of sexual delinquents (surgical, pharmacological and psychotherapeutic methods), whereby they emphasize in particular the necessity to obtain the patient's informed consent. According to the authors skilled therapy gives a chance to reintegrate the paraphilic patient into society and to protect victims delinquent sexual behaviour.