A Philosophical and Legal Analysis of the Specifics of Female Pedophilia (Paraphilia) in the Context of Modern Medical, Psychological and Legal Paradigms

This study examines the philosophical and legal implications of female pedophilia, which is defined in this paper as a specific form of paraphilia. The author highlights a common misconception in society that equates pedophilia exclusively with male sexual abuse of children. However, empirical data show that male pedophiles often suffer from erectile dysfunction, particularly due to somatic conditions such as diabetes. In some cases, erectile dysfunction may act as an etiological factor, triggering the choice of a child as a sexual object, although penetration may be absent. The article argues that an erect male genital organ is not a prerequisite for the full spectrum of objective manifestations of pedophilia. Currently, female pedophilia generally remains outside the scope of public discourse, creating the illusion of its absence. Based on the results of the analysis, the author formulates two key conclusions: first, the factors contributing to the emergence of female pedophilia are identified; second, the reasons for the insufficient public awareness of this problem, despite the existence of documented cases of crimes committed by women, are analyzed.

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