Systematic evaluation of sexual functioning in eunuch-transvestites: a study of 12 cases.
A semi-structured interview has been used to evaluate sexual functioning in transvestite-eunuchs known as Hijaras of India. Hijaras can be castrated males or male children with ambiguous external genitalia. Attitudes, experiences, behavior and frequency of sexual practices of the Hijara are described.
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Division of Child Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205.
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D000328:Adult; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000523:psychology; D003906:Developing Countries; D005058:Eunuchism / Q000523:psychology*; D005783:Gender Identity; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014190:Transvestism / Q000523:psychology*