Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
Fetishistic disorder is the sexual arousal a person from a physical object, or from a specific situation causing significant social or functional distress.
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Fetishistic Disorder [1]
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- 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.
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- B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
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- 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).
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Specify:
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.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.