Autogynephilia: A paraphilic model of gender identity disorder

Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy

Volumn 8, Issue 1-2, 2004, Pages 69-87

  Lawrence, Anne A ^a  

^a International Academy of Sex Research   (United States)

Author keywords

Arousal; Autogynephilia; Cross dressing; Gender dysphoria; Gender identity; Paraphilia; Sex reassignment; Sexual orientation; Transsexual; Transvestism

Indexed keywords

EID: 85016485936     PISSN: 08917140     EISSN: 15407128     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J236v08n01_06     Document Type: Article

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