par·a·phil·i·a 
(păr′ə-fĭlē-ə, -fēlyə)
(păr′ə-fĭlē-ə, -fēlyə)n.
1. A condition, such as exhibitionism or masochism, in which sexual gratification is derived from activities or fantasies that are generally regarded as atypical or deviant.
2. Such a condition when it causes distress or impaired functioning in the individual or actual or potential harm to others; a paraphilic disorder.
par′a·phili·ac n.
par′a·philic n.