Sexually compulsive men and inhibited sexual desire

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sexology
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Sexually compulsive males often exhibit high desire for paraphiliac activity.
• Low or unstable desire and arousal are common during partner sex in this population.

Observation:

• Cognitive-behavioral strategies address four key areas: reducing paraphiliac arousal, sex education and attitude change, confronting distortions and harm, and developing healthy sexual patterns.
• Intervention focuses on eliminating or reducing paraphiliac arousal.

Findings:

• A four-component cognitive-behavioral approach is presented for assessment and intervention.
• Components include reducing paraphiliac arousal, sex education, addressing cognitive distortions, and fostering healthy sexual patterns.
• Successful intervention can lead to a pleasurable, erotic sexual pattern during partner sex.

Implications:

• This approach offers a framework for treating sexual compulsivity in males.
• It aims to help individuals develop healthy sexual desire and arousal patterns within intimate relationships.
• Motivated individuals can achieve sustained desire and improved sexual function in partner sex.