acrotomophilia

Acrotomophilia refers to a paraphilic sexual attraction towards amputees or individuals with amputated limbs. This term falls under the umbrella category of body part sexuality and has been recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) since its fifth edition (DSM-5). The DSM-5 notes that individuals with this disorder typically experience fantasies, sexual arousal, or sexual gratification specifically related to amputation or amputee features such as stumps, prosthetics, or scars resulting from amputation.