Autogynephilia: A Paraphilic Model of Gender Identity Disorder

@article{and2004AutogynephiliaAP,
  title={Autogynephilia: A Paraphilic Model of Gender Identity Disorder},
  author={Anne A. Lawrence Md and},
  journal={Journal of Gay \& Lesbian Mental Health},
  year={2004},
  volume={8},
  pages={69-87}
}
SUMMARY Autogynephilia is defined as a male's propensity to be sexually aroused by the thought or image of himself as female. Autogynephilia explains the desire for sex reassignment of some male-to-female (MTF) transsexuals. It can be conceptualized as both a paraphilia and a sexual orientation. The concept of autogynephilia provides an alternative to the traditional model of transsexualism that emphasizes gender identity. Autogynephilia helps explain mid-life MTF gender transition, progression… 
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  • Psychology
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  • Psychology
    Journal of homosexuality
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The theory that links the sexual orientation of male-to-female transsexuals with the presence or absence of autogynephilia, or erotic arousal by the thought or image of “himself” as a woman, is critiqued.
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  • Psychology
    Perspectives in biology and medicine
  • 2007
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A broader conception of autogynephilia can more accurately be conceptualized as a type of sexual orientation and as a variety of romantic love, involving both erotic and affectional or attachment-based elements.
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Theory and Case Histories
After proposing in 1989 that some MtF transsexuals experienced autogynephilia—the propensity to be sexually aroused by the thought or image of oneself as a female—Blanchard continued to conduct…
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Examining 15 aspects of sexuality among a non-clinical sample of 234 transsexuals and 127 biological females showed that, overall, transsexuals tended to place more importance on partner’s physical attractiveness and reported higher scores on Blanchard's Core Autogynephilia Scale than biological females.
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