Differentiating Sexual Thoughts in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder From Paraphilias and Nonparaphilic Sexual Disorders

Sexual obsessions in obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Sexual dysfunction in obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorder.

BACKGROUND Clinical research has provided conflicting evidence regarding sexual dysfunction in patients with OCD and PD. This study was undertaken to assess and compare certain parameters of sexual functioning in OCD and PD patients. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The study population consisted of 80 patients between 20 and 60 years of age with a diagnosis of OCD or PD who were followed and treated at ...

Sexual orientation obsessions in obsessive-compulsive disorder: prevalence and correlates.

Sexual obsessions are a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that may be particularly troubling to patients. However, little research has examined concerns surrounding sexual orientation, which includes obsessive doubt about one's sexual orientation, fears of becoming homosexual, or fears that others might think one is homosexual. The present study reports rates and related cha...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, tattooing and bizarre sexual practices.

BACKGROUND A case is presented describing an association between obsessive-compulsive disorder, tattooing and unusual sexual practices. METHOD A single case report. CONCLUSIONS Tattooing and unusual sexual practices are compulsive behaviours associated with the subject's obsessive-compulsive disorder. Such associations have not previously been described in the literature.

Sexual Addiction in Association with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

A case of hypersexual behavior occurring in association with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is described. This patient had non–paraphilic heterosexual multiple partner behavior or sexual addiction. The patient also exhibited nonsexual obsessions and compulsions diagnostic of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The case is presented for its clinical interest, because sexual addiction is rare esp...