the basis of subjective distress).
Fetishistic Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria 302.81 (F65.0)
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recu rrent and intense sexual arousal from either
the use of nonliving objects or a highly specific focus on nongenital body part(s), as
manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors.
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impair-
ment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
C. The fetish objects are not limited to articles of clothing used in cross-dressing (as in
transvestic disorder) or devices specifical ly designed for the purpose of tactile genital
stimulation (e.g., vibrator).
Specify:
Body part(s)
Nonliving object(s)
Other
Specify if:
In a controlled environment:  This specifier is primarily applicable to individuals living
in institutional or other settings where opportunities to engage in fetishistic behaviors
are restricted.
In full remission:  There has been no distress or impairment in social, occupational,
or other areas of functioning for at least 5 years while in an uncontrolled environment.