To my knowledge, this chapter is the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of the evidence base for ETIIs since Anne Lawrence’s 2009 paper: https://t.co/JJuIWIKiOs
Erotic target location errors: an underappreciated paraphilic dimension.
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The discussions demonstrate a keen interest in the scientific foundations of ETLEs, with users quoting research summaries, such as mentions of ETLE manifestations in various types of attractions and references to comprehensive reviews. The tone shifts between curiosity and acknowledgment of clinical importance, emphasizing the article's potential influence on understanding paraphilias and identity issues.
Most discussions recognize the validity of ETLEs as a meaningful concept, with some posts affirming its relevance across gender identities and clinical contexts.
Posts display high curiosity, referencing detailed research, specific psychological concepts, and debates about the significance of ETLEs.
Users actively share examples, cite studies, and discuss the terminology, indicating moderate depth of discussion without extensive debate.
The group suggests that awareness of ETLEs could influence clinical understanding and classification, indicating a moderate perceived significance.
Abstract in brief
- The article introduces the idea of Erotic Target Location Errors (ETLEs), which involve mistakenly focusing on the wrong part of an erotic target or physically embodying it, such as in fetishism or transvestism.
- ETLEs are relevant across different genders and attractions, including preferences for women, children, animals, or specific objects, and may have specific psychological or developmental causes.
- The concept of ETLEs has the potential to impact clinical understanding and classification of paraphilias but has been historically underrecognized, and increasing awareness could improve diagnostic and theoretical approaches.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyErotic target location errors: an underappreciated paraphilic dimension - PubMed https://t.co/SWDkI39jS6
@alexrubner Erotic Target Location Error, ETLE. https://t.co/JvivvKJ7F1
@DudleyBenson @AnneWallis13 https://t.co/PyfmeoPxct
@a_beautifu1 Erotic target location error? https://t.co/VpMg6bJofc
@RyMB @juliecbarrett "...This review summarizes the studies leading to the concept of ETLEs and describes how ETLEs are believed to manifest in men whose preferred erotic targets are women, children, men, amputees, plush animals, and real animals." https://t.co/inmQJTMRI5
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Understanding Erotic Target Identity Inversions and Autoerotism
This video explores Erotic Target Identity Inversions, which involve arousal from imagining oneself as the object of desire, including gender, age, or role. It discusses the prevalence and psychological factors related…
Understanding Erotic Target Identity Inversions and Autoeroticism
The study examined Erotic Target Identity Inversions (ETIIs), rare sexual interests involving arousal from imagining oneself as the object of desire, such as acting as an animal or a different gender. It highlights…
Understanding Autogynephilia and Its Role in Gender Identity Disorders
This video explains autogynephilia as a male's sexual arousal from imagining himself as a woman, including cases beyond crossdressing, and discusses its relation to gender identity disorders and transsexualism.
Understanding Autogynephilia and Its Role in Gender Identity
This video explores autogynephilia, where males experience sexual arousal from imagining themselves as women, including less common forms beyond crossdressing. It reviews clinical cases and discusses its connection to…
@prismaticwhore @tranny_aigri @fleursdubanal @rubyburgertgirl - Men Trapped in Men’s Bodies: Narratives of Autogynephilic Transsexualism (2013) https://t.co/i1L6Ajg8ia - Becoming What We Love: Autogynephilic Sexual Orientation (2023) https://t.co/g0zT2C9r4f - Erotic Target Location Errors: An Underappreciated Paraphilic Dimension (2009)
Erotic target location errors: an underappreciated paraphilic dimension - PubMed https://t.co/SWDkI39jS6
@SisterWendy76 That's ETII (Erotic target Identity Inversion), not homosexuality. ETII is a form of erotic target location error (ETLE). https://t.co/gpmKOLas8N https://t.co/m5lbq69NIf
@Michele_Joli @brooke_brunken @OklahomaMillie @JuliewithPALs https://t.co/mFWTgd11q5
@PixiesForest @itsmyname591 @Serena_Partrick @SamFowles Here is another submission by the above-referenced man. https://t.co/MnzfYGP7DY
@alexrubner Erotic Target Location Error, ETLE. https://t.co/JvivvKJ7F1
@RyMB @juliecbarrett "...This review summarizes the studies leading to the concept of ETLEs and describes how ETLEs are believed to manifest in men whose preferred erotic targets are women, children, men, amputees, plush animals, and real animals." https://t.co/inmQJTMRI5
@Y_SWargo According to these sites, the US Government saw it coming. Better copy them while you can: https://t.co/CvUvzj33vQ https://t.co/QdXwn3Ap92 https://t.co/4dBiNcgbEW https://t.co/ototvNlUK3 https://t.co/tcgMUjOT0y @TERFisNotaSlur @againstgrmrs @HumbleTerf @Terfs https://t.co/GhzEb7YKCF
@odessamoder @Hypercortical Links for reference: https://t.co/PKJlxX4Hmd https://t.co/TQUWs4bSdc
@glumirror https://t.co/UialazCX5O
To my knowledge, this chapter is the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of the evidence base for ETIIs since Anne Lawrence’s 2009 paper: https://t.co/JJuIWIKiOs
@DudleyBenson @AnneWallis13 https://t.co/PyfmeoPxct
@a_beautifu1 Erotic target location error? https://t.co/VpMg6bJofc
@ElaineEdwardsIT One based on research https://t.co/74MS8TKTY2
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