Transvestic fetishism
Transvestic fetishism (pronounced: trans-ves-tic fe-ti-shizm) is a psychiatric condition in which an individual experiences sexual arousal from wearing clothing associated with the opposite sex. This term is often used in the context of paraphilic disorders and is distinct from cross-dressing or transgender identities, which are not inherently linked to sexual arousal.
Etymology
The term "transvestic fetishism" is derived from the Latin trans- meaning "across", vestitus meaning "dressed", and the English fetishism, which refers to sexual arousal from objects or specific situations. It was first used in the psychiatric literature by Magnus Hirschfeld in 1910.
Definition
Transvestic fetishism is defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a type of paraphilia involving cross-dressing that causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. It is important to note that not all individuals who cross-dress meet the criteria for transvestic fetishism, as the behavior must be accompanied by sexual arousal and must cause significant distress or impairment.
Related Terms
- Paraphilia: A condition characterized by abnormal sexual desires, typically involving extreme or dangerous activities.
- Cross-dressing: The act of wearing items of clothing not commonly associated with one's sex.
- Transgender: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
- Fetishism: A form of sexual desire in which gratification is linked to an abnormal degree to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transvestic fetishism
- Wikipedia's article - Transvestic fetishism
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