Fetishistic Transvestism
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| − | + | '''Fetishistic Transvestis''', also known as '''Transvestic Fetishism''' and '''Transvestic Disorder''', is a set of conditions defined in the regarding a genetic male's desire and propensity to crossdress. It is defined as a disorder in the current version of the [[DSM]], the [[DSM 5]]. | |
| − | + | The DSM considers such things as fantasies, urges, and behaviors and subclassifies the condition depending on whether an attraction to clothing articles or [[Autogynephilia]] prevails. | |
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| + | The complete text of the DSM's entry is readily available on the web. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:55, 11 September 2014
Fetishistic Transvestis, also known as Transvestic Fetishism and Transvestic Disorder, is a set of conditions defined in the regarding a genetic male's desire and propensity to crossdress. It is defined as a disorder in the current version of the DSM, the DSM 5.
The DSM considers such things as fantasies, urges, and behaviors and subclassifies the condition depending on whether an attraction to clothing articles or Autogynephilia prevails.
The complete text of the DSM's entry is readily available on the web.
