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. 2006 Nov;3(11):51-8.

Understanding and managing compulsive sexual behaviors

Timothy W Fong  1
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Understanding and managing compulsive sexual behaviors

Timothy W Fong. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2006 Nov.

Abstract

Compulsive sexual behavior, otherwise known as sexual addiction, is an emerging psychiatric disorder that has significant medical and psychiatric consequences. Until recently, very little empirical data existed to explain the biological, psychological, and social risk factors that contribute to this condition. In addition, clinical issues, such as the natural course and best practices on treating sexual addictions, have not been formalized. Despite this absence, the number of patients and communities requesting assistance with this problem remains significant. This article will review the clinical features of compulsive sexual behavior and will summarize the current evidence for psychological and pharmacological treatment.

Keywords: Compulsive sexual behaviors; sexual addiction.

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