Martin finds women with long, dark hair sexually alluring, and most of his sexual partners have long, dark hair. Charles also finds women with long, dark hair alluring. Charles can become aroused and reach orgasm only when his partner has long, dark hair. Which of the following two terms can be used to describe Martin's and Charles's behaviors respectively?

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Martin's preference for women with long, dark hair can be considered a paraphilic sexual interest because it is a specific sexual interest that does not cause distress or impairment to him or others. Charles's requirement for his partner to have long, dark hair to achieve arousal and orgasm is indicative of a paraphilic disorder, specifically fetishistic disorder, because it is a necessary condition for his sexual functioning.

Martin Finds Women with Long, Dark Hair Sexually Alluring, and Most