Written by: Wendy Moelker, psychologist in charge of Emergis, Goes, the Netherlands.
First version:
22 Jul 2008.
Latest revision:
26 Aug 2008.
What is pedophilia?
Answer:
Pedophilia is scientifically defined as getting sexually aroused by a child in pre-puberty or a child younger than13 years old.
To be sexually aroused by children in puberty is known under the term "hebephilia" or "ephebophilia"
Note: Legally, pedophilia is often used to mean sexual relations with children under the age of consent. This age may vary from country to country, 15 and 17 are common age limits.
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