Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Different in Women Compared to Men?
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Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Different in Women Compared to Men?
Abstract
The inclusion of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) in the ICD-11 has sparked research interest on this topic in recent years. This review aims to investigate gender differences in Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CBD) and persons with CSBD. While impulsivity and psychiatric comorbidity play a role in persons with CSBD regardless of gender, some gender differences can be identified. CSBD is more prevalent in men, with a higher rate of reported sexual behaviors and higher scores on questionnaires measuring CSBD related symptoms. Neuroticism and stress vulnerability seem to play a more important role in the symptomatology of CSBD in women. While it seems plausible that childhood adversities play a role in the development of CSB, the manner with respect to how these adversities affect men and women differently is still to be explored. More clinical studies including the female CSBD population are required to infer clinical implications.
Keywords: CSBD; Compulsive Sexual Behavior; female; gender; hypersexuality; sex addiction.
Conflict of interest statement
P.B. was consultant for the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the development of the ICD-11 classification of sexual disorders and sexual health. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent the official policies or positions of the WHO.
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