title: A conceptual framework for the study of anomalous erotic preferences.
abstract: Operational definitions are given for the terms "erotic" or "sexual" and "erotic arousal level." Measurement of erotic arousal level is discussed as well as "scales of erotic value." A reference system for the analysis of the progression of sexual interaction is expounded, and the analysis of anomalies from the norm of such a progression briefly discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003380:Courtship; D004882:Erotica; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D010262:Paraphilic Disorders; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal