The Fringe: What is a paraphilia

Guest: Dr. Stephen Snyder, sex, and relationship expert and authorHost: Sara-Jayne King, Late NightsTopic: The Fringe: What is a paraphiliaSara-Jayne King speaks to sex and relationship therapist Dr. Stephen Synder, author of Love Worth Making about Paraphilia which is an unusual arousal pattern. It was once thought to be disorders but then it turned out that they’re not that unusual(e.g liking to be spanked- 50 shades of Grey etc). In the sex and relationship environment, it is seen as normal variations today. The term "paraphilic disorders" is reserved for a paraphilia that causes lots of distress or could conceivably cause someone psychological harm -- like pedophilia, or exhibitionism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.