Sexuoerotic tragedy
Encyclopedia
Sexuoerotic tragedy is a sexological
term denoting an intense, memorable and influential event which is instrumental in altering ("vandalising") a future adult's perception of what is sexually arousing and what is not (their "lovemap
").
Some sexuoerotic tragedies are directly linked with sex, such as being sexually molested
by an adult or a relative or family member. Others may be linked with sex only circumstantially (over-zealous potty training, early gym experiences). Yet others may not be linked with sex in any obvious way (strict, disciplinarian parenting
). Moreover, many sexuoerotic tragedies occur without any intentional input into children's psyche or behaviour, such as when children become unwitting witnesses of events involving third parties. Though always experienced powerfully, sexuoerotic tragedies are not necessarily upsetting and may be experienced as neutral or pleasurable.
In attempting to rationalize the sexuoerotic tragedy, the child may attempt to resolve it by applying what appears to be logic to it. This triumph over the contradictions contained in the tragedy may bring about a deformation of the future adult's lovemap, often resulting in his/her adopting one or more aspects of minority or unconventional sexuality (paraphilia
s).
Sexology
Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality, including human sexual interests, behavior, and function. The term does not generally refer to the non-scientific study of sex, such as political analysis or social criticism....
term denoting an intense, memorable and influential event which is instrumental in altering ("vandalising") a future adult's perception of what is sexually arousing and what is not (their "lovemap
Lovemap
The concept of a lovemap was originated by John Money to assist a discussion of why people like what they enjoy sexually and erotically. According to Money, it is "a developmental representation or template in the mind and in the brain depicting the idealized lover and the idealized program of...
").
Some sexuoerotic tragedies are directly linked with sex, such as being sexually molested
Sexual abuse
Sexual abuse, also referred to as molestation, is the forcing of undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. When that force is immediate, of short duration, or infrequent, it is called sexual assault. The offender is referred to as a sexual abuser or molester...
by an adult or a relative or family member. Others may be linked with sex only circumstantially (over-zealous potty training, early gym experiences). Yet others may not be linked with sex in any obvious way (strict, disciplinarian parenting
Parenting
Parenting is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood...
). Moreover, many sexuoerotic tragedies occur without any intentional input into children's psyche or behaviour, such as when children become unwitting witnesses of events involving third parties. Though always experienced powerfully, sexuoerotic tragedies are not necessarily upsetting and may be experienced as neutral or pleasurable.
In attempting to rationalize the sexuoerotic tragedy, the child may attempt to resolve it by applying what appears to be logic to it. This triumph over the contradictions contained in the tragedy may bring about a deformation of the future adult's lovemap, often resulting in his/her adopting one or more aspects of minority or unconventional sexuality (paraphilia
Paraphilia
Paraphilia is a biomedical term used to describe sexual arousal to objects, situations, or individuals that are not part of normative stimulation and that may cause distress or serious problems for the paraphiliac or persons associated with him or her...
s).