Sexually compulsive men and inhibited sexual desire

J Sex Marital Ther. 1994 Fall;20(3):200-9. doi: 10.1080/00926239408403430.

Abstract

Sexually compulsive males report extremely high rates of desire involving paraphiliac activity. Desire and arousal in partner sex is usually low or unstable. Cognitive-behavioral strategies and techniques are presented based on four components in the assessment/intervention process: 1) eliminating or reducing paraphiliac arousal; 2) sex education, changing sexual attitudes, self-disclosure, sexual assertiveness, and reduction of guilt and shame; 3) confronting secrecy and cognitive distortions, increasing empathy for victims, awareness of harm to others, and commitment to abstain from compulsive, abusive behavior; and 4) developing a healthy sexual desire and arousal pattern that nurtures and maintains an intimate relationship. The motivated male (especially with a partner he is comfortable with, attracted to, and trusts) can develop a pleasurable, erotic sexual pattern that allows him to maintain desire during partner sex.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marriage / psychology
  • Paraphilic Disorders / psychology
  • Paraphilic Disorders / therapy*
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexual Partners