When an object such as shoes or women's underwear is used during masturbation as the sole means of achieving sexual gratification and this practice is distressing, the diagnosis is ____.

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Fetishism is defined as the use of nonliving objects or body parts for sexual arousal or gratification. In this scenario, the use of shoes or women's underwear as the sole means of achieving sexual gratification fits the definition of fetishism. The fact that it is distressing indicates that it is causing significant impairment or distress, which is necessary for a diagnosis of a disorder. Frotteurism involves touching or rubbing genitals against non-consenting individuals, transvestic fetishism involves cross-dressing for arousal, and transsexualism is a gender identity disorder, none of which fit the scenario described in the question.

When an Object Such as Shoes or Women's Underwear Is