Sexual sadism consists in the deliberate infliction of physical or mental suffering (humiliation, fear) on one's sexual partner to stimulate sexual pleasure and orgasm
Sexual masochism consists in the deliberate participation of a person in actions in which he himself is subjected to humiliation, beating, tying or other violence in order to obtain sexual pleasure
Voyeurism is characterized by the achievement of sexual arousal when watching other people when they are naked, undressed or have sex. If one looks at people who are not suspected of this, then such sexual behavior often leads to problems
Exhibitionism is characterized by the achievement of sexual satisfaction in the demonstration of their sexual organs, usually to unsuspecting strangers. It can also manifest itself in a strong desire to be observed during sexual activity.
Fetishism is the use of an inanimate object (fetish) as the preferred method of provoking sexual arousal. However, in ordinary language this word is used to describe certain sexual interests, such as sexual role games, preference for certain physical characteristics and preferred sexual activity
Paraphilias are recurrent, intense, sexually arousing fantasies, motivations or behavior that cause distress or maladaptation, which refer to inanimate objects, children or the unconscious of an adult, or cause suffering or humiliation of the person or his partner
The breakdown of sexual identification is a state of persistent identification with the opposite sex, in which people believe that they are victims of biological error and are severely imprisoned in a body incompatible with their subjective perception of sex
Acceptable norms of sexual behavior and attitudes are significantly different in different cultures. Health care workers should never condemn sexual behavior, even if social pressure requires doing so. In general, questions of the norm and pathology of sexuality can not be solved by a health worker
Psychotic symptoms, especially delirium and hallucinations, can result from the use of a wide range of substances, including alcohol, amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, phencyclidine, some sedatives and anxiolytics
Schizophreniform disorder is characterized by symptoms similar to schizophrenia, but lasting more than 1 month but less than 6 months. With clinical evaluation, there is reason to suspect the presence of schizophrenia
