Nic is being treated for his paraphilia by first imagining the paraphilic object to become sexually aroused. Next, just before orgasm, he is instructed to switch from the paraphilic imagery to culturally appropriate imagery. The technique being used is called

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The technique described involves both the use of sexual imagery and a process of switching towards more appropriate content just before orgasm. This is consistent with the principles of orgasmic reconditioning, which is a type of behavior therapy used to treat paraphilias by gradually replacing sexually arousing fantasies related to the paraphilia with more appropriate and socially acceptable ones. Social skills training focuses more on developing interpersonal skills, aversion therapy is typically used to reduce the frequency of undesirable behaviors through the association of discomfort or punishment with those behaviors, and systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing individuals to feared or anxiety-provoking stimuli in a safe and controlled manner to reduce their anxiety or aversion to those stimuli.

Nic Is Being Treated for His Paraphilia by First Imagining