Boris has been cross-dressing since he was a child. He never found his cross-dressing particularly distressful, but has recently sought treatment because his girlfriend has urged him to. Which term best describes Boris's condition?

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Transvestic fetishism is characterized by sexual arousal from cross-dressing, which does not necessarily cause distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning unless it's specified as a disorder. Since Boris does not find his cross-dressing distressful and only seeks treatment due to external pressure (his girlfriend's urging), it aligns more with transvestic fetishism rather than a disorder.

Boris Has Been Cross-Dressing Since He Was a Child