[An attempt to define the therapeutic goals in sex deviants]

The comprehensive adaptational therapy of sexual deviations comprises a social, psychological and biological component. The centre of gravidity as regards work with these patients is individual psychotherapy supplemented by group therapy. The main aims of this treatment are: 1. The provision and supplementation of knowledge on normal and deviant sexuality. 2. Modification of the patient's attitude to sexuality. 3. Obtaining insight into the sexual deviation. 4. Adaptation of the patient to his deviation, elaboration of an individual sexual ideology. 5. Inhibition of sexual activity by short-term or long-term biological treatment. The components of treatment are selected on an individual basis.