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Kinky Sex Anyone? Paraphilic Experiences & Hypersexuality in a Non-clinical Sample Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Cordula Hunze, Mark Helle, Matthias Morfeld
The data of 527 participants was collected in a German online survey to give an overview about hypersexuality (HYPE) and paraphilia (PARA) regarding preference, arousal, fantasies, pornography-use,...
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Efficacy of Mindfulness Meditation as a Therapeutic Tool in Problematic Pornography Consumption Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Samridhi Pareek, Gagan Jain, Rajnish Kumar Gupta
The Internet makes accessibility to pornography just a click away. However, although most individuals watch porn for fun, a small percentage of porn users develop symptoms similar to addiction. Thi...
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Internet Pornography Use Disorder: In Search of a Non-Pathologizing Description of an Evolving Clinical Issue Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Francesca Palazzolo
Since the inclusion of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder in the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), there has been increased research in the area of problematic Inte...
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Investigation of Sexual Dysfunction, Quality of Life, and Depression Variables in Turkish Hemodialysis Patients and Their Comparison Between Gender Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Özen İnam
Abstract The aim of the study was to measure quality of life, depression and sexual function in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis treatment and to assess gender differences in these three variables. The sample consisted of 84 volunteer Turkish dialysis patients who had been on hemodialysis for at least 6 months. The results showed that 51.2% of the participants were currently experiencing sexual
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Exploring the Structural Relationship between Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs, Marital Satisfaction, and Sexual Well-Being in Iranian Women: The Role of Sexual Cognitive Schemas Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Hosein Rezaii Aderyani, Maryam Moghadasin, Jafar Hasani
Abstract This study examines the connection between sexually dysfunctional beliefs, sexual well-being, and marital satisfaction among Iranian married women (N = 355, ages 18-65). Structural equation modeling (SEM) and mediation analyses were employed to explore these relationships. Results reveal that sexual dysfunctional beliefs negatively impact both sexual well-being and marital satisfaction. Furthermore
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Couple Recovery from Problematic Pornography Use: A Foundational Phenomenological Inquiry Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-09-09 Travis Spencer, Ryan Seedall, Alexandra Gillespie
Abstract Marriage and family therapists report problematic pornography use (PPU) as a common concern seen while working with couples and families. However, the research regarding treatment of PPU is limited, particularly relational/systemic treatment has been underexplored. The present study utilized a phenomenological approach to understand the lived experience of 11 heterosexual, married, highly
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Defining a Framework for Those with Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder: A Narrative Synthesis Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Tara Whelan, Emma Cunnane, Donal Clifford, Martin P. Davoren
Abstract This article examines the clinical aspects of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) and psychotherapeutic approaches to the disorder. The aim of this narrative review is to define what components of an integrated group therapy approach are required when delivering treatment for CSBD. This is done by synthesizing the elements of theory, practice, and psychotherapeutic intervention required
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Women’s Lived Experiences with Self-Identified Problematic Pornography Use: A Qualitative Study Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Julie Pauline Fraumeni-McBride
Abstract The present study included seven U.S. women, each interviewed twice. Thematic analysis resulted in seven themes: (a) discovering sexuality, masturbation, and sexual orientation; (b) pornography usage; (c) pornography as a coping mechanism; (d) pornography preferences; (e) distress and stigma; (f) conflict with religious beliefs and values; and (g) normalization of pornography usage and
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Stress Susceptibility, Affective Responses toward Acute Stressors and Emotion Regulation Strategies in the Context of Problematic Pornography Use Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-06-12 Stephanie Antons, Kjell Büsche, Lukas Mallon, Oliver T. Wolf, Martin Diers, Matthias Brand
Abstract The problematic use of pornography (PPU) is one phenotype of compulsive sexual behavior disorder. Stress has been identified as central factor involved in dysregulated behaviors, acting both as cause and consequence. Overall, 99 heterosexual males participated in an experimental study. Experience of early childhood trauma, chronic stress, acute responses toward a stressor, emotion regulation
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Psychometric Properties of the Persian version of the Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Scale (CSBD-19) Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Elnaz Khayer, Maryam Rad, Beáta Bőthe, Farnaz Farnam
Abstract Conducting studies in the field of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) has mostly been limited to Western cultures, and disagreements regarding the definition and assessment of this disorder are still debated. This study aims to examine the validity and Reliability of the Persian version of the Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Scale (CSBD-19). We conducted this cross-sectional online
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The Behavioral Inhibition System as a Mediator between Child Sexual Abuse and Perceived Pornography Addiction in Adulthood Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-06-05 AnaCristina Bedoya, Presley McGarry, Neil Shortland
Abstract Worldwide, an estimated 12.7% of children have experienced child sexual abuse (CSA). CSA can lead to mental health, emotional, and behavioral consequences that often persist into adulthood such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal ideation, and maladaptive sexual functioning (e.g. sexual avoidance, compulsivity). Research suggests that CSA may lead to unhealthy pornography
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Influence of a Partner’s Pornography Consumption on a Christian Woman’s Sexuality: A Qualitative Exploration Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Heidi F. Hastings, Rebecca Lucero Jones
Abstract The present study examines how a partner’s Problematic Pornography Use impacts the overall sexual experience of the Christian woman. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, we explored the intersection of gender, religion, and sexuality with 21 women of faith (the majority of whom had sought out mental health treatment) to better understand how the Christian woman’s sexuality shifts
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The Relationship Between Love Addiction and Sex Addiction and the Influence of Social Support: An Exploratory Empirical Research Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Lorenzo Borrello, Paolo Antonelli, Gioele Salvatori, Davide Dèttore
Abstract Love addiction is increasingly gaining attention in academic literature, but it is often discussed as associated with other conditions, above all sex addiction, despite the lack of data supporting this choice. Our study examined the relationship between love addiction and sex addiction and the degree to which they are influenced by perceived social support. The study involved a clinical and
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Alcohol Use and Compulsive Sexual Behaviors in College Students: The Moderating Effect of Alcohol-Related Sexual Expectancies Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Alisa R. Garner, Autumn Rae Florimbio, Evan J. Basting, Jacqueline Sullivan, Alyssa M. Medenblik, Mary C. Jensen, Gregory L. Stuart
Abstract Compulsive sexual behaviors (CSB) and alcohol use are prevalent among college students. Alcohol use frequently co-occurs with CSB; however, further examination of risk factors of co-occurring alcohol use and CSB is needed. We examined the moderating effect of alcohol-related sexual expectancies, specifically sexual drive and affect expectancies, on the association between alcohol use/problems
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The Long-Lived Impacts of Sexual Addiction: Examples of Unwanted Gifts That Keep Giving Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Fakri Seyed Aghamiri, Johannes M. Luetz
Abstract The consequences of sexual addiction (hereafter SA) and compulsive sexual behavior (hereafter CSB) are manifold and can be challenging to qualify and quantify accurately. Individuals suffering from SA/CSB and their intimate partners typically encounter a host of devastating ramifications. The purpose of this comment piece is to highlight selected ongoing and often life-altering impacts, many
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Processes and Outcomes of Pornography Addiction Support Groups Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Adam M. Scalese, Vaughn E. Worthen, J. Clark Ripplinger, Robert L. Gleave, Mark E. Beecher, Derek Griner, Aaron P. Jackson, Lane Fischer, David S. Wood, Kristina S. W. Hansen, Adam R. Fisher, Yoko H. W. Caldwell, Corinne R. Hannan
Abstract This study investigated the processes and outcomes associated with religiously sponsored pornography addiction support group meetings. We identified a variety of themes using a collaborative hermeneutic interpretation method. Results showed that participants experienced shame due to their pornography use and that member-to-member sharing in meetings facilitated self-compassion, cohesion, shame
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Differences within: Hypersexuality, Sensation Seeking and Pornography Viewing Behaviors in a Sample of Heterosexual, Gay, Bisexual, and Uncertain Men Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-12-30 Madina Kamolova, Yen-Ling Chen, Repairer Etuk, Shane J. Sacco, Shane W. Kraus
Abstract The current study explored men’s (N = 1,298) reports of sexual behaviors, hypersexuality, pornography use, pornography avoidance self-efficacy, and sensation seeking with respect to men’s sexual orientation (heterosexual = 68.5%, gay = 11.2%, bisexual = 16.0%, and uncertain = 4.3%). Results revealed that heterosexual men reported less frequent pornography viewing and higher pornography avoidance
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The Feasibility and Impact of a Brief Internet Intervention for Pornography Reduction Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-12-12 Simone N. Rodda, Severi Luoto
Abstract The internet can deliver scalable and accessible treatments for addiction and sexual health. This study investigated reasons for changing pornography use and the feasibility and impact of a brief internet-delivered intervention. The intervention delivered goal setting and goal review, action and coping planning, self-monitoring, social support and shaping knowledge through the provision of
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Black Women and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Natasha Anderson-Foster
Abstract Black women are underrepresented in the research on compulsive sexual behavior (CSB). The absence of research poses questions for therapists supporting Black women who present with CSB as they have unique specificities, which can also influence how CSB is formulated in this population. This paper recommends a thorough assessment for CSB following the ICD-11 diagnostic criteria and also explains
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Exploring Coping Strategies and Social Support among Individuals with Compulsive Sexual Behavior Concerns: Results from a Clinical Sample Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-11-25 Ryan L. Rahm-Knigge, Michael H. Miner, Eli Coleman
Abstract Compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) is associated with poor affect regulation and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. People experiencing CSB may engage in ineffective coping and have poor social support. The current study tested relationships between several coping orientations and sources of perceived social support (from significant others, friends, and family) among men seeking treatment
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Clinical Presentations of Female Hypersexuality on a Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic in Turkey: A Retrospective Analysis of Patients in the Concept of Diagnosis and Trauma Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-11-16 İrem Ekmekçi Ertek, Meltem Çınar Bozdağ, Mehmet Ünler, Çağatay Haşim Yurtseven, Selçuk Candansayar
Abstract Hypersexual behavior is a concept that is not included in the DSM-5, although it is encountered frequently in clinical practice. Cumulative evidence shows that childhood sexual abuse can play a significant role in hypersexuality cases. In this study, female patients with hypersexuality were retrospectively analyzed in terms of sociodemographic and clinical variables in 2020. 21 patients were
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Could Serial Killing Actually Be Addictive? A Close Examination of Compulsion and Escalation in the Jeffrey Dahmer Case Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-09-29 Adam Lankford, Jenna K. Hayes
Abstract Could serial killing be addictive? Although scholars have discussed this possibility before, it has not been rigorously tested. The present study closely examines Jeffrey Dahmer’s statements and behavior to assess whether they fit the American Psychiatric Association’s criteria for addiction and the International Classification of Diseases’s criteria for compulsive sexual behavior disorder
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The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Sexuality: Experiences of Obese Men in Turkey Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-09-19 Betul Guven, Aygul Akyuz, Memnun Seven, Seyma Inciser Pasalak, Bırgul Odul Ozkaya
Abstract Sexuality is an important aspect of quality of life and also a critical part of a relationship. Because social and cultural factors may affect sexual life, it is believed that the effects of bariatric surgery on male sexuality in different cultures need to be evaluated. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore sexual experiences of Turkish obese men who underwent bariatric surgery
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Excessive Sexual Drive after Mercury Poisoning: A Case Report Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-09-15 Antonio P. R. Asciutti, Bruna Messina, Hermano Tavares, Marco D. T. Scanavino
Abstract Mercury poisoning induces neuropsychiatric symptoms. This study reports a clinical case of Excessive Sexual Drive (ESD) after mercury poisoning and its treatment. A 50-year-old man was referred to treatment because of persistent sexual urge after mercury poisoning. He took paroxetine under medical follow-up and received orientations addressing ESD. His mental status was accessed with neuropsychological
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Exploring the Gender Differences on the Problematic Pornography Use Related to the Pornographic Media and Self-Control and Behavioral Activation System in Japan Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Yushun Okabe, Daisuke Ito
Abstract Although there is growing clinical interest in problematic pornography use (PPU), few studies focus on differences between men and women. The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences in the effects of pornographic media and personality traits on the PPU. Participants were a community sample of 502 men and 509 women, who completed an online questionnaire. Pornographic video,
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Sociodemographic and Psychopathological Factors Predicting Problematic Pornography Use in a Young Adult French Community Sample Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-08-17 María Hernandez-Mora, Isabelle Varescon
Abstract Background and aims: Risk factors for problematic pornography use (PPU) need targeted studies. This study aims to examine sociodemographic and psychopathological factors that may predict PPU. Methods: 1,001 French adults (Mage = 25.56) were assessed via an online survey. Results and discussion: Male gender, attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and obsessivecompulsive (OCD) symptoms are significant
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Love Addiction, Emotional Dysregulation and Attachment Bonds: A Quantitative Study of 344 Females Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-08-12 Alice Salani, Paolo Antonelli, Gioele Salvatori, Maria Chiara Gritti, Rossano Bisciglia, Francesca Mascherini, Davide Dèttore
Abstract “Love Addiction” is a condition that several authors have suggested to consider as a behavioral addiction toward an object of romantic love. Although in the literature it is often suggested that attachment issues and emotional dysregulation are at the root of this condition, no empirical research seems to have been conducted to confirm it. We aim to close this gap, through a study examining
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Psychometric Properties of the Persian Short Version of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-6) Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-07-29 Farzane Alidost, Armin Zareiyan, Beáta Bőthe, Farnaz Farnam
ABSTRACT The short version of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-6) is a valid and reliable scale for assessing problematic pornography use. However, due to the lack of a single definition and gold standard assessment for problematic pornography use, a valid multilingual instrument can help establish standard diagnostic criteria. This cross-sectional study enrolled 115 randomly selected
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The Role of Scrupulosity, Experiential Avoidance, and the Dark Tetrad in Problematic Pornography Use Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-07-23 Jose Perez del Valle, Christopher J. Hand
ABSTRACT Previous work regarding Problematic Pornography Use (PPU) has been limited due to scales with weak statistical constructions, few female participants, reliance on an English-language-only sample, and/or the omission of potentially important co-variates. We tested the inter-relationships between adults’ PPU, scrupulosity, six subdimensions of experiential avoidance (EA), and Dark Tetrad personality
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Suicidal Ideation in a Group of Italian Love Addicts: A Qualitative Research Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-05-09 Stefano Orsolini, Paolo Antonelli, Gioele Salvatori, Davide Dèttore
ABSTRACT Love addiction is a debated concept, generally considered as an addiction toward an object of love and can lead to deeply negative consequences, among which are self-harm and suicidal ideation. Our study aims to provide empirical evidences about love addiction etiology and characteristics, and to analyze its relation to suicidality. Our result confirmed the phenomenological depiction of love
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Social and Psychological Factors Influencing HIV Sexual Risk Behaviors among Young Adult Filipino Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Metro Manila Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-03-29 Rowalt Alibudbud
ABSTRACT The Philippine HIV crisis disproportionately affects young Filipino men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM accounted for about 80% of all new infections. Hence, this study explored the sociodemographic characteristics, sexual orientation, living arrangements, and mental health conditions that may influence HIV sexual risk behaviors among them. A survey questionnaire was administered to 119 young
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Impacts of Sexual Addiction on Intimate Female Partners—The State of the Art Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-03-14 Fakri Seyed Aghamiri, Johannes M. Luetz, Karenne Hills
ABSTRACT There has been a surge of research articles in the last two decades about sexual addiction (SA) and compulsive sexual behavior (CSB). In the literature, SA/CSB is mostly presented as being comparable to other behavioral addictions and similarly involves a problematic consumption model: loss of control, psycho-social impairments, and risky sexual activities. Despite a recent rise in research
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A Pilot Randomized Control of the Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Depression and Hypersexual Behaviors in Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Reihaneh FirooziKhojastehfar, Karim Asgari, Mehrdad Kalantari, Firoozeh Raisi, Zahra Shahvari, Iman Dadras, Samaneh Amani Jabalkandi
ABSTRACT This study was aimed to examine the efficacy of Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on depression and compulsive sexual behaviors in patients suffering from Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD). This was a randomized controlled trial in which 20 participants with sex addiction were assigned either to CBT treatment (n = 10) or a control group (n = 10). The study comprised of three phases
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Family Duty in Negligent Society: A Qualitative Study on Iranian Sex Addicts Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-02-17 Reihaneh Firoozikhojastehfar, Karim Asgari, Mehrdad Kalantari, Firoozeh Raisi, Zahra Shahvari, Azadeh Bayat Kharadmand
ABSTRACT Objective Sex addiction as a sexual concept is affected by social-cultural factors and needs to be studied in the context of each society. The purpose of this study was to examine what self-identified sex addicts think and feel about the causes of their addiction in their own words. Method Thirteen self-identified sex addicts participated in a semi-structured interview. They were asked to
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Investigating the Problematic Use of Sexually Explicit Internet Content: A Survey Study among German Internet Users Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-02-07 Lars-Ole Wehden, Felix Reer, Robin Janzik, Thorsten Quandt
ABSTRACT Studies showed that some individuals use sexually explicit Internet content in an excessive, potentially pathological manner, which can have serious negative consequences. However, existing studies often suffer from measurement and sampling issues. In the current study, we adapted a widely acknowledged DSM-5-based scale to assess the prevalence of the problematic use of sexually explicit Internet
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Interaction Structures Formed in the Psychodynamic Therapy of a Man Diagnosed with Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and Comorbid Borderline Personality Disorder Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-02-02 Geoff Goodman, Adam Clark, Hyewon Chung
ABSTRACT This study examined the psychotherapy process-outcome of a man diagnosed with compulsive sexual behavior disorder and comorbid borderline personality disorder. This mentalization-informed psychodynamic therapy (N = 52 sessions) was audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded for psychotherapy process using the Psychotherapy Process Q-Set (PQS). The patient completed the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ)
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The Relationship between Stress Coping Styles and Community Support among Iranian Members of Sexaholics Anonymous Twelve-Step Program Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2022-02-02 Effat Merghati Khoei, Fahimeh Mirzakhani, Habib Yousefi, Mohsen Hoseinzadeh
ABSTRACT In this study, we hypothesized that community support may associated with coping styles of individuals (N = 163) seeking help for their compulsive sexual behaviors from a community seeking treatment called Sexaholic Anonymous (SA) program. We also assume that gender may play a role in the choice of coping strategies by the Iranian sample SA. Multivariate analysis of variance was used to analyze
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“Rule 34: If It Exists, There is Porn of It…” Insights into the Content Choices, Viewing Reasons and Attitudinal Impact of Internet Pornography among Young Adults Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2021-11-17 Shireen Bernstein, Wayne Warburton, Kay Bussey, Naomi Sweller
ABSTRACT The viewing of Internet Pornography (IP) by young adults is a largely normative pastime but few studies have explored what type of IP they choose to view, why and how they make these choices and if this affects their sexual beliefs and behaviors. It is also unclear if there are specific emotional and sexual states associated with the decision to view IP and if any of these states, combined
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The Sexual Experiences of Turkish Women after Bariatric Surgery: A Qualitative Study Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2021-10-13 Betul Guven, Aygul Akyuz, Memnun Seven, Seyma Inciser Pasalak, Bırgul Odul Ozkaya
ABSTRACT Bariatric surgery affects not only quality of life in general, but also sexual life of patients. Because sexual life is also affected by cultural factors, it is believed that the effects of bariatric surgery on sexual life in different cultures need to be evaluated. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of Turkish obese women in their sexual life before and after
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Lived Experiences of Recovery from Compulsive Sexual Behavior among Members of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2021-12-13 David P. Fernandez, Daria J. Kuss, Mark D. Griffiths
ABSTRACT Despite the prominence of 12-step recovery as an approach to addressing compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) worldwide, little is known about the phenomenological experiences of recovery from CSB among individuals who participate in 12-step groups for CSB (known as ‘S’ groups). The present qualitative study used in-depth interviews to explore lived experiences of recovery from CSB among 14 members
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Prevalence and Psychosexual Determinants of Sexual Functioning and Sex Addiction among Middle-Aged and Older Sexual Minority Men Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2021-10-06 Henrique Pereira, Patrícia Silva
ABSTRACT Introduction This study aimed to assess the prevalence of sexual problems and sex addiction among a sample of middle-aged and older sexual minority men (MAOSMM) and to determine sexual functioning and sexual addiction predictors among this sample. Methods This study recruited 253 MAOSMM living in Portugal, who ranged in age from 40 to 75 years old (Mage= 58.34, SD = 11.02). 74.9% of participants
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Ethical Tensions in Sex Addiction Counseling Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2021-11-11 Dustin J. Purnell, Simon Nuttgens
ABSTRACT In this research, we used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to explore how counselors experience and manage ethical tensions in sex addiction counseling. Four certified sex addiction therapists (CSATs) were selected as participants and interviewed about their experiences. Analysis of interview transcripts produced three superordinate themes: preventative strategies, nuanced emotions
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Differential Associations between Paraphilic Interests and Sexual Satisfaction Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2021-02-08 Lauryn Vander Molen, Scott T. Ronis, Aryn A. Benoit, Sofia Walmark
Abstract Although paraphilias encompass a broad range of sexual interests, they often are regarded broadly as maladaptive. Doing so, however, may conceal relatively well-adjusted and satisfying forms of sexuality. Participants were recruited through Amazon Mechanical Turk and completed online questionnaires assessing paraphilic interests, sexual satisfaction, resilience, and attachment. Participants
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An Exploration on the Public Stigma of Sexual Addiction Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2021-03-25 Brittany L. Lindsay, Emily Bernier, Andrew C. H. Szeto
Abstract This study explored the stigma toward individuals with sexual addiction and how it compared to gambling addiction, alcohol addiction, and depression in both males and females. Undergraduate students (N = 241) were assigned to read one of eight vignettes (mental illness x gender) and completed quantitative stigma measures (e.g., social distance). Results showed that alcohol addiction was the
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On Not-Acting-out and What to Do Afterwards: A Two-Step Guide for Clinicians Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2021-03-16 Andrew Erdman
Abstract Helping someone consider what it might be like to desist from an ingrained, highly-prized, sexually-compulsive behavior is challenging. To help a client move toward such a goal, it may be helpful to break down the process of refraining into two parts or subsequences: first, the moment of choosing not to engage in the pleasure-seeking behavior(s); and second, the moments after one has chosen
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“Quit Masturbation, Change Failure”: The Process, Essence, and Reflection of the Identity Construction in the Abstinence Internet Organization Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-12-26 Song Apei
Abstract In response to the problem of the social integration of masturbation groups, existing studies have simplified it into a one-way, passive correction process, which has mixed heterogeneous organizational groups and ignored the interactive meanings displayed by several in this process. Through the participatory observation and in-depth interviews with the masturbation abstainers in the network
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Recovery from Hypersexual Disorder (HD): An Examination of the Effectiveness of Combination Treatment Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Mari Yamamoto
Abstract To examine the effectiveness of a combination treatment for hypersexual disorder (HD), using regular involvement with a 12-step program related to sexual behavior and weekly individual psychotherapy, this qualitative study recruited volunteers with minimum three-year concurrent experience of the two interventions and minimum two-year abstinence from unwanted sexual behavior. Transcript analysis
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Assessing the Validity of the Trauma Inventory for Partners of Sex Addicts (TIPSA) Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-06-01 Heidi A. Vogeler, Lane Fischer, Jennie L. Bingham, Kristina S. W. Hansen, Melissa A. Heath, Aaron P. Jackson, Kevin B. Skinner
Abstract The purpose of this study was to both provide additional evidence of the psychometric properties of the Trauma Inventory for Partners of Sex Addicts (TIPSA), and add empirical evidence for the application of betrayal trauma theory outside the context of complex and/or historical trauma. It was hypothesized that reliability coefficients for TIPSA would exceed 0.70; TIPSA and PTSD Checklist
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Erratum Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-05-29
(2020). Erratum. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity: Vol. 27, No. 1-2, pp. 209-210.
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Desire Thinking and Metacognition Associated with Dysregulated Sexuality Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-05-29 Jeremy Thomas, Mary Katsikitis, Andrew Allen, Lee Kannis-Dymand
Abstract Dysregulated sexuality refers to sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are perceived as out of control and distressing. This study aimed to explore the relationships between desire thinking and metacognition about desire thinking in relation to dysregulated sexuality and craving. Approximately 1,042 participants completed a battery of self-report questionnaires. The results suggest
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Sexual Addiction: A Missed Diagnosis Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-05-25 Michael A. Kavur, A. J. Reid Finlayson, Ronald L. Cowan
Abstract Sex is an integral part of human behavior but what constitutes healthy versus pathological sexual behavior can vastly differ between individuals and remains a topic of wide debate. What is not debatable is that for some individuals, sexual behavior becomes highly problematic leading to clinically significant impairment and distress, and follows a pattern similar to many well-established addictive
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Exploring the Lived Experience of Problematic Users of Internet Pornography: A Qualitative Study Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-05-15 Francesca Palazzolo, Cathy Bettman
Abstract Internet Pornography (IP) is a phenomenon that has been the focus of much research and debate recently, yet there is still a lack of consensus regarding when the use of IP becomes problematic. There is also a lack of qualitative research on the effects of IP on those who self-identify as experiencing problematic use. This phenomenological, qualitative study surveyed 53 self-identified users
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Etiological Risk Factors for Men Becoming Sexual Perpetrators Who Prey on Underage Victims Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-04-23 Sandra S. Stroebel, Stephen L. O’Keefe, Karen Griffee, Karen V. Harper-Dorton, Keith W. Beard, Debra H. Young, Sam Swindell, Kerri Steele, Walter E. Stroupe, Shih-Ya Kuo, Cassandra M. Hershman
Abstract Risk factors for men becoming sexual perpetrators against underage victims were identified using data provided by 1,556 respondents who had been guaranteed unbreakable anonymity. Early behaviors occurring while the respondents and their partners were both under the age of 18 increased the risk that the respondents would begin masturbating using images of the same sex as their early partners
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Treatment for Non-Contact Sexual Offenders: What We Know and What We Need Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-04-16 Alessandra Gallo
Abstract Much of the research on treatment of sexual offenders is focused on contact sexual offenses, which include physical contact with a victim. Conversely, there is a dearth of literature on effective psychological interventions for individuals who commit non-contact sexual offenses. This paper briefly reviews the research on the characteristics and risk of some of the main types of non-contact
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A Thematic Analysis of Clients’ Reflections on the Qualities of Group Work for Sex and Pornography Addiction Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-04-14 Paula Hall, Jo Larkin
Abstract A sample group of 19 recovering sex and porn addicts who had attended both one-to-one and group therapy at the Laurel Centre sex addiction clinic in the UK undertook an hour-long semi-structured interview relating to the usefulness of group work to their recovery. Interview data was analysed for themes and cross-referenced with Yalom’s 11 therapeutic factors of group therapy (Yalom and Leszcz
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Risky Sexual Behaviors among Men in Residential Treatment for Substance Misuse: The Role of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-04-11 Alisa R. Garner, Ryan C. Shorey, Scott Anderson, Gregory L. Stuart
Abstract Compulsive sexual behaviors (CSB; i.e., a pattern of excessive and difficult to control sexual behaviors and fantasies) and risky sexual behaviors (e.g., unprotected sex, increased number of sexual partners, exchange of sex for drugs or money) are prevalent among those in treatment for substance misuse. CSB positively associated with risky sexual behaviors among high-risk populations such
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The Effectiveness of Psycho-Educational Group Work in Treating Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD): Clinical Outcomes Using CORE OM and Supplement at Three-Month and Six-Month Follow up Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-04-11 Paula Hall, John Dix, Christine Cartin
Abstract This paper evaluates the efficacy of treatment of 119 clients who sought help for CSBD (Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder). Using CORE OM and a tailor made supplement for CSBD, clients were evaluated at the beginning of a psycho-educational groupwork program and then again at three-month follow-up. 36 clients were evaluated a second time six-months later. The study identified, through CORE
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An Item Analysis of the Trauma Inventory for Partners of Sex Addicts Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-04-11 Steven S. Stokes, Sara Moulton, Richard R. Sudweeks, Lane Fischer
Abstract The Trauma Inventory for Partners of Sex Addicts (TIPSA) represents a pioneering attempt to measure trauma in the partners of sex addicts. In this study, we utilized a large sample of TIPSA responses to examine the impact of rescoring empirically disordered response options on error variance and scale reliability. Results suggested that rescoring by collapsing categories in response to empirical
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A Closer Examination of the Relationship between Religiosity and Problematic Pornography Viewing in Heterosexual Men Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2020-04-09 Nicholas C. Borgogna, Anthony Isacco, Ryon C. McDermott
Abstract Problematic pornography viewing is a considerable issue for religious men. We tested a conceptual model positing scrupulosity and self-compassion as simultaneous mediators of the relationship between religiosity and problematic pornography viewing. We additionally examined the combined contributions of traditional masculinity ideology, pornography viewing frequency, spiritualty, and religious
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The Moderating Role of the Tendency to Blame Others in the Development of Perceived Addiction, Shame, and Depression in Pornography Users Sexual Health & Compulsivity Pub Date : 2019-10-01 Fred Volk, Christopher G. Floyd, Kathryn E. Bohannon, Susan M. Cole, Katie M. McNichol, Emily A. Schott, Zachary D. R. Williams
Abstract In an extension of previous research on pornography users and their disapproval of their own use, support was found for a moderated mediation model in which the relationship between moral disapproval of pornography and depression was mediated by perceived addiction and sexual shame. This indirect effect was moderated by the tendency to blame others. Results demonstrate a possible sequence