i have some guesses but i’m curious to know why you dislike the term “paraphilia?” this is an earnest question i promise i’m not trying to do a “gotcha.” is it that it too strictly delineates “normal” and “abnormal” sex?
firstly, I have problems with the psychologist and sexologist who popularized the term (john money) for his own theories and their consequences, including beliefs that intersex infants must not be raised outside the gender binary and must be subjected to surgery. his advice to patients ended in suicide. his definition of paraphilia also doesn't hold much weight in my opinion--it encompasses everything from consensual bdsm to actual sex crimes. what use exactly is this category? not to mention the issues with "paraphilic disorders" in the DSM. are people experiencing depression and suicidal ideation because of the "paraphilia" alone, or because they're aware of the associated stigma? is it really a sign of mental instability to be greatly concerned with the way others perceive you and may treat you? these are common critiques of the topic brought up by professionals to question the validity of classified paraphilic disorders, not just me on tumblr.
basically, paraphilia as a concept ranges from "not useful" to "actively harmful", in my opinion.
so when I am talking about zoosadism or whatever I am simply specific and don't just say paraphilia.
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