Researching paraphilias, even the most distasteful or criminal, is essential to help safeguard vulnerable groups. Research can also help minimise the discrimination faced by those with uncommon sexual ...

After allegedly sending messages detailing cannibalistic fetishes, Hollywood actor Armie Hammer hopes to relaunch his career with a new podcast and movie. Following the 2021 social media cannibal sca ...

Paraphilias are often viewed negatively as sexual deviancy. Although some paraphilias are illegal, most are harmless when they are engaged by consenting adults.

Getty Images Police found searches for "dacryphilia" - "sexual arousal from another's fears" - on Mr Anokye's electronic equipment, the court heard On another occasion, the court heard ...

During his evidence Mr Anokye referred to a "rape game" that he played, and spoke of dacryphilia, which is sexual arousal from tears. Mr Anokye was arrested in 2017 after a woman claimed she had ...

It showed there were sub-types of dacryphilia, even among such a small group. Based on the interviews, I identified three types of dacryphile. Compassionate dacryphiles are sexually aroused by the ...