paraphilia

Hypersexuality and Paraphilias in Individuals with ASD

Despite increases in legal contact for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), very little research exists about ASD, hypersexuality and paraphilias.

Is there a relationship between Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Paraphilias?

Dr. Jennifer Weeks Compulsive Sexual Behavior, Paraphilia, Risk Assessment

A 2022 scientific study on the likelihood of sexual offending by individuals presenting Compulsive Sexual Behavior. Also explores the relation to paraphilias.

Were Men with Paraphilic Infantilism Mistreated in Childhood?

Dr. Jennifer Weeks Paraphilia, Trauma

Can childhood mistreatment lead to pedophilic behaviors? Is there correlation between adult baby/diaper lovers (Paraphilic Infantilism) and pedophilic desires?

Distress in Adult Baby Diaper Lover Participants

Dr. Jennifer Weeks Fetishes, Paraphilia

How does indulging in the Adult Baby Diaper Lover (ABDL) fetish affect the view of those who are being investigated or arrested?

Is the PPG a Valid Measure of Sexual Interest in Children?

Dr. Jennifer Weeks Arousal Testing, Hebephilia, Paraphilia, Pedophilia

In this meta-analysis, the authors explain where the PPG excels and under what circumstances it falls short for predicting recidivism.

Paraphilia Diagnoses in SVP Civil Commitment Cases

Dr. Jennifer Weeks Civil Commitment, Sexually Violent Predators

A paper examining the complexities of using a paraphilia diagnosis for Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) civil commitment after the completion of sentencing.