Coprophilia (from Greek κόπρος, kópros - excrement and φιλία, filía - liking, fondness), also called scat,[1] is the paraphilia involving sexual pleasure from feces.[2][3]. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV-TR), it is classified under 302.9 Paraphilia Not Otherwise Specified and has no diagnostic criteria other than a general statement about paraphilias that says "the diagnosis is made if the behavior, sexual urges, or fantasies cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning." Furthermore, the DSM-IV-TR notes, "Fantasies, behaviors, or objects are paraphilic only when they lead to clinically significant distress or impairment (e.g. are obligatory, result in sexual dysfunction, require participation of nonconsenting individuals, lead to legal complications, interfere with social relationships)."
The Cleveland steamer is a form of coprophilia, where a person defecates on a partner's chest.[4] [5] The term received news attention through its use in a U.S. Congress staff hoax email and being addressed by the United States Federal Communications Commission.[6]
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References
- ^ Holmes, Ronald M.. Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, p. 244. ISBN 0761924175. OCLC 47893709.
- ^ Corsini, Raymond J. (2002). The Dictionary of Psychology. Philadelphia: Brunner-Routledge, p. 224. ISBN 1583913289. OCLC 48932974.
- ^ Flora, Rudy (2001). How to Work with Sex Offenders: A Handbook for Criminal Justice, Human Service, and Mental Health Professionals. New York: Haworth Clinical Practice Press, p. 91. ISBN 0789014998. OCLC 45668958.
- ^ Body Vibes Adult Toys. (2007) Sex Dictionary: Sexual definitions for the letter C. Obtained July 11, 2007
- ^ The Complete Asshole's Guide to Handling Chicks: Dan Indante and Karl Marks, St. Martin's Press, 2003. p265
- ^ State Of Shock | Shock Jocks | Pop Culture News | News + Notes | Entertainment Weekly | 1
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