J Sex Res July 2009 PMID 19308843

Erotic target location errors: an underappreciated paraphilic dimension.

Anne A Lawrence

Mentions

18
Peak: 2 in Dec 2022
across 3 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

79,063
potential audience

Total likes

1,188

Video views

38,763

Mentions per month

Jan 2019 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter14 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the validity of ETLEs as a meaningful concept, with some posts affirming its relevance across gender identities and clinical contexts.

InterestHigh interest

Posts display high curiosity, referencing detailed research, specific psychological concepts, and debates about the significance of ETLEs.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users actively share examples, cite studies, and discuss the terminology, indicating moderate depth of discussion without extensive debate.

ImpactModerate impact

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.

Top posts

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Kevin Hsu
@kevinjhsu · X

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

Aug 31, 2022 · 5 likes · 916 followers View post →
Janet From Another Planet
@JanetFromAnoth9 · X

Erotic target location errors: an underappreciated paraphilic dimension - PubMed https://t.co/SWDkI39jS6

Apr 11, 2025 · 1 like · 12,465 followers View post →
Anja
@AntiAnja · X

@alexrubner Erotic Target Location Error, ETLE. https://t.co/JvivvKJ7F1

Aug 15, 2023 · 1 like · 1,378 followers View post →
Chris Rennie
@Legsakimbo3 · X

@DudleyBenson @AnneWallis13 https://t.co/PyfmeoPxct

Jul 28, 2022 · 1 like View post →
James Cantor
@JamesCantorPhD · X

@a_beautifu1 Erotic target location error? https://t.co/VpMg6bJofc

Nov 27, 2020 · 19,952 followers View post →
A Fin
@BittertotheEnd · X

@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

Aug 11, 2023 · 1,965 followers View post →

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Miky
@Mikhal172200 · X

@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)

Aug 14, 2025 · 105 followers View post →
Janet From Another Planet
@JanetFromAnoth9 · X

Erotic target location errors: an underappreciated paraphilic dimension - PubMed https://t.co/SWDkI39jS6

Apr 11, 2025 · 1 like · 12,465 followers View post →
Anja
@AntiAnja · X

@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

Mar 18, 2025 · 1,378 followers View post →
Defender- Chase
@chkrosp · X

@Michele_Joli @brooke_brunken @OklahomaMillie @JuliewithPALs https://t.co/mFWTgd11q5

Jun 13, 2024 · 851 followers View post →
t42
@t4291747975 · X

@PixiesForest @itsmyname591 @Serena_Partrick @SamFowles Here is another submission by the above-referenced man. https://t.co/MnzfYGP7DY

Apr 8, 2024 · 195 followers View post →
Anja
@AntiAnja · X

@alexrubner Erotic Target Location Error, ETLE. https://t.co/JvivvKJ7F1

Aug 15, 2023 · 1 like · 1,378 followers View post →
A Fin
@BittertotheEnd · X

@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

Aug 11, 2023 · 1,965 followers View post →
GenZie Girl
@jenjenamy · X

@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

Jun 23, 2023 · 516 followers View post →
Mad
@MadNormalHuman · X

@odessamoder @Hypercortical Links for reference: https://t.co/PKJlxX4Hmd https://t.co/TQUWs4bSdc

Apr 18, 2023 · 55 followers View post →
Rebecca Brown
@Rebecca23154038 · X

@glumirror https://t.co/UialazCX5O

Mar 12, 2023 · 466 followers View post →
Kevin Hsu
@kevinjhsu · X

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

Aug 31, 2022 · 5 likes · 916 followers View post →
Chris Rennie
@Legsakimbo3 · X

@DudleyBenson @AnneWallis13 https://t.co/PyfmeoPxct

Jul 28, 2022 · 1 like View post →
James Cantor
@JamesCantorPhD · X

@a_beautifu1 Erotic target location error? https://t.co/VpMg6bJofc

Nov 27, 2020 · 19,952 followers View post →
the_debsta
@TTibilsi · X

@ElaineEdwardsIT One based on research https://t.co/74MS8TKTY2

Jan 28, 2019 · 60 followers View post →