Open AccessCompulsive sexual behavior: A review of the literature
Author(s) -
Katherine Derbyshire,
Jon E. Grant
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of behavioral addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.265
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 2063-5303
pISSN - 2062-5871
DOI - 10.1556/2006.4.2015.003
Subject(s) - psychology , categorization , cognition , affect (linguistics) , clinical psychology , compulsive behavior , psychotherapist , nosology , psychiatry , philosophy , communication , epistemology
Compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) is a common disorder featuring repetitive, intrusive and distressing sexual thoughts, urges and behaviors that negatively affect many aspects of an individual's life. This article reviews the clinical characteristics of CSB, cognitive aspects of the behaviors, and treatment options.
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