TY - JOUR PY - 2001// TI - Frotteurism: A term in search of an underlying disorder? JO - Journal of sexual aggression A1 - Horley, James SP - 51 EP - 55 VL - 7 IS - 1 N2 - Frotteurism is understood commonly as a quite rare paraphilia that involves deriving sexual satisfaction from unwanted rubbing against another person. The exact nature of frotteurism is in dispute, and this paper argues that definitional imprecision and paucity of clinical and research information on the disorder are causes for concern. An example of an individual provisionally diagnosed as afrotteur is presented. Penile plethysmography and other data reveal that the individual might be construed as a timid rapist. It is suggested that frotteurism may be viewed best as ineffectual sexual assault and 'frotteurs' as less aggressive rapists, perhaps eliminating the need for a separate diagnostic category.

LA - en SN - 1355-2600 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13552600108413321 ID - ref1 ER -