By Brian Alexander
MSNBC contributor
updated 4:33 a.m. MT, Thurs., May. 22, 2008
This month the American Psychiatric Association announced the names of “working group” members who will guide the development of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, the codex of American psychiatry.
Not surprisingly, given the DSM’s colorful history, particularly when it comes to sex, controversy erupted within days of the announcement, especially over membership of the Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders working group, which will wrestle with questions such as: Are sadomasochism or pedophilia mental disorders? Are dysfunctions like female hypoactive sexual desire psychiatric issues, or hormonal issues? Perhaps the most important question is whether, when it comes to many sexual interests and issues, it’s even possible or desirable to create diagnostic criteria.
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MSNBC contributor
updated 4:33 a.m. MT, Thurs., May. 22, 2008
This month the American Psychiatric Association announced the names of “working group” members who will guide the development of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, the codex of American psychiatry.
Not surprisingly, given the DSM’s colorful history, particularly when it comes to sex, controversy erupted within days of the announcement, especially over membership of the Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders working group, which will wrestle with questions such as: Are sadomasochism or pedophilia mental disorders? Are dysfunctions like female hypoactive sexual desire psychiatric issues, or hormonal issues? Perhaps the most important question is whether, when it comes to many sexual interests and issues, it’s even possible or desirable to create diagnostic criteria.
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www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24664654/
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Re: What's ‘normal’ sex? Shrinks seek definition
Thu, May 22, 2008 - 7:54 AMThey have some interesting takes on things. -
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Re: What's ‘normal’ sex? Shrinks seek definition
Thu, May 22, 2008 - 12:45 PMI thought it was the sweetest tasting oxygen I've ever breathed after a 10 hour blackout.
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