Is there a relationship between Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Paraphilias?

Last Updated on August 8th, 2023 at 10:28 am
Originally Published on April 3rd, 2023 at 02:30 pm
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Overview
Summary
Implications for Mitigation
Reference

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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