Fetishism sexual disorder
“However, in fetishism the desired object is displaced; and in this context (“The Apparition” by Guy De Maupassant) it is the desiring object, so to speak. In other words, have we ever seen a boot in love with a fetishist?”― Philippe Lejeune
What do you mean by fetishism sexual disorder?
Fetishism disorder is a sexual disorder in which a person experiences recurrent, intense sexual arousal from the use of an object which is nonspecific and focus on non-genital body parts which in results causes functional disability and depression. Although the person is not physically harmed due to fetishism directly, yet the psychological attachment to a particular object and the pleasure parts been non genital actually cause dysfunctionality in the sexual organs. It is diagnosed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorder (DSM). It can be treated by the psychotherapy. This type of disorder is common mostly in men.
Common Causes of Fetishism Sexual Disorder
The main causes of fetishism are unknown by specialists and some considered that some childhood experiences in which an object is considered as the powerful source of sexual arousal is a cause of fetishism sexual disorder. Basically it is very hard to identify the root cause behind this disorder because even the person who is experiencing a sexual intimacy towards an object is unable to explain why he actually feels the way he feels.
Common Symptoms of Fetishism Sexual Disorder
Following are the most common symptoms of fetishism sexual disorder:
- Disruption in lifestyle
- In half a year a person has a desire to fix on the part of the body which are not considered as genitals from that a person gets desires, imaginations and impulses.
- The object is not used for cross-dressing and the object is non-sexual stimulation.
- Excessive stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Guilt
- Irritability
Common Risk Factors
Following are some of the most observed risk factors of fetishism sexual disorder:
- Stressful events in childhood like child abuse
- You may have other mental health problems
- Dependence and repetitive use of nonliving things
The major problem with fetishism like all other sexual disorders is that it impairs your ability to form healthy relationships with intimate partner. When the basic sexual needs are not met in the right way it leads to Sexual tension and relationship disturbances.
Diagnoses
Following are the methodologies and techniques used by the doctors or psychiatrist are:
- Physical examination
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Asking about the symptoms you have experience
- Diagnostic criteria from DSM-5
- Medical interview
Diagnosis
Conduct disorder is easy to diagnose however it is very important to know that people with conduct disorder is usually do not reveal that they have it because of embarrassment and fear of judgment. Following are the methodologies and techniques used by the doctors or psychiatrist:
- Physical examination
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Asking about the symptoms you have experience
- Medical interview
How doctors treat fetishism sexual disorders?
Doctors can treat this type of psychological problems by the following methods and techniques which we discussed here:
- Medical treatment
Doctors will prescribe you an appropriate medication to overcome the symptoms and the disease.
- Behavioural treatment
Doctors can also do your behavioral treatment and treat you by the help of cogitative behavioral therapy.
Behavior and belief system modification or important interventions that are provided to people with such a sexual disorder. Slow and steady removing the object from the life of that person is an important part of the overall treatment.