Sex researchers view a person who engages in atypical sexual behavior as

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Sex researchers typically view a person who engages in atypical sexual behavior as a sexual nonconformist rather than deviant, unhealthy, or abnormal. This is because the concept of ‘normal’ sexual behavior is variable across cultures and individuals, and there is no evidence that engaging in consensual, non-harmful sexual behaviors that are atypical is indicative of psychological or personality disorders. The term "deviant" is also generally avoided because it has negative connotations and could stigmatize individuals who engage in atypical sexual behaviors.

Sex Researchers View a Person Who Engages in Atypical Sexual