Is there a relationship between Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Paraphilias?
Overview
A 2022 scientific study on the likelihood of sexual offending by individuals presenting Compulsive Sexual Behavior. Also explores the relation to paraphilias.
Summary
The inclusion of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) in the ICD-11 has helped to provide legitimacy to the concept of CSB, often called sexual addiction or compulsivity. However, there is still a dearth of research on the topic.
One question seen in academic and treatment circles is: Is there an association between CSBD and paraphilic interests?
This question is often brought up particularly in relation to sexual offending as CSB is often a measure of dynamic risk.
The Study about Compulsive Sexual Behavior
This study, published in 2022, sought to investigate sexual responses
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Atypical Sexual Interests in Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Results from a Phallometric Study
Casto-Calvo, J., Gimenez-Garcia, C., Barcia-Barba, M., Gil-Llario, M.D., & Ballester-Arnal, R. (2022). Atypical Sexual Interests in Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Results from a Phallometric Study. Sexual Abuse
DOI: 10.1177/10790632221098358
Published: 2022
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