Fetishistic disorder

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Fetishistic Disorder [1]

  • A.Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent and intense sexual arousal from either the use of nonliving objects or a highly specific focus on non genital body part(s), as

manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors.

AND

  • B.The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

AND

  • C.The fetish objects are not limited to articles of clothing used in cross-dressing (as in transvestic disorder) or devices specifically designed for the purpose of tactile genital stimulation (e.g., vibrator).

AND

Specify:

  • Body part(s)
  • Nonliving object(s)

Other

Specify if:

  • In a controlled environment: This specifier is primarily applicable to individuals living in institutional or other settings where opportunities to engage in fetishistic behaviors are restricted.
  • In full remission: There has been no distress or impairment in social, occupational,or other areas of functioning for at least 5 years while in an uncontrolled environment.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.