Ephebophilia Sexual Disorder

Ephebophilia Information

The word Ephebophilia comes from the Greek term ?f?ß?? means ephebos variously defined as "one arrived at puberty". It can be defined as sexual attraction felt by an adult toward an adolescent. It is used in contrast with pedophilia , which is an attraction to pre- pubescent individuals.

Sexual desire that includes adolescents along with older individuals is common among adults with either a heterosexual or a homosexual orientation; this is not labeled "ephebophilia" because the attraction to adolescents is not exclusive of adults.

Causes of Ephebophilia

Some of causes of this condition are listed below -

• Some adolescents are unable to understand the physical, emotional, and social consequences of sexual activity;
• Adult sexual relations with adolescents can be an abuse of power, using psychological coercion ;
• Sexual relations with adolescent girls can lead to pregnancy and parenthood, for which adolescents may not be prepared emotionally or financially

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