Paraphile - Language and Stigma

Language and Stigma

Many terms have been used to describe atypical sexual interests, and there remains debate regarding technical accuracy and perceptions of stigma.

Sexologist John Money popularized the term paraphilia as a nonpejorative designation for unusual sexual interests.

Psychiatrist Glen Gabbard writes that despite efforts by Stekel and Money, "the term paraphilia remains pejorative in most circumstances."