1. What makes sexual behavior a paraphilia? Could some paraphilias in the U.S. be considered non-paraphilias in other cultures? Could some sexual practices in the U.S. be considered paraphilias in other cultures?

2. What is "sex addiction?" Are there agreed upon criteria for a clinical diagnosis? What other qualities do those with "sex addiction" generally possess?

3. Is prostitution truly a victimless crime? What about the wife of a married man who engages in buying sex (e.g., infidelity, exposure to STIs)? What about the prostitute who does not practice safer sex with customers and does not get tested or treated for STIs? What about the customer who knows he has an STI and refuses to use a condom with the prostitute?

4. Why are sex workers usually female and consumers usually male? Discuss the biological, cognitive, and social reasons why this pattern is evident throughout the world.