Coprophilia

Definition

• Coprophilia: Paraphilia involving sexual arousal and pleasure from feces.
  • Derived from Greek words: kpros (excrement) and phila (liking, fondness).
  • Also known as scatophilia or scat.

Research

• Classified in the DSM under Paraphilia NOS (Not Otherwise Specified).
  • Diagnosis is based on behavior causing significant distress or impairment.
• Limited research, often linked with studies on sadomasochism (SM).
  • Study in Finland: 18.2% of SM club males engaged in coprophilia.
  • No significant difference between heterosexual and homosexual participants regarding coprophilia.
  • Bestiality study: Higher coprophilic behavior in those involved as compared to controls.

Society and Culture

• Handkerchief Code: Brown handkerchief symbolizes coprophilia among gay and BDSM communities.
  • Left side indicates active/dominant; right side passive/submissive.
• Mineshaft club had a dedicated room for coprophilia, later abandoned.
• Notable case: Chuck Berry involved in coprophilia, including legal issues related to videotaping.
• Cleveland Steamer: Slang for defecating on a partner's chest, gained attention through a hoax email.
• Hot Karl/Hot Sasser: Defecating on a partner, linked with the Cleveland Steamer.
• Dirty Sanchez: Act involving smearing feces on a partner's upper lip.
  • Often considered to provoke shock rather than being widely practiced.

Related Terms

• Coprophagia: Consumption of feces.
• Scatology: Study or interest in excrement or excretory functions.
• Urolagnia: Paraphilia involving urine.

Further Reading

• Books and studies on the subject, including potential shock value and cultural implications.