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Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Definition of a Problem and an Approach to Treatment

Quadland, Michael C.·1985·Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

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Sexual compulsivity is defined as a lack of control over one's sexual behavior. Data were collected on 30 gay and bisexual men in New York City who defined themselves as sexually compulsive and who sought treatment for the problem, in order to determine: 1) whether they differed in psychological profile and sexual behavior from a matched control group of men seeking general psychotherapy; and 2) what the effect is of group psychotherapy for sexual compulsivity on the sexual behavior of group participants. It was found that men who are sexually compulsive differ from controls primarily in terms of the frequency and type of their sexual behavior. They do not display more neurotic symptoms. Further, it was found that group psychotherapy helps participants reduce the frequency of their sexual encounters with different partners. An objective measure of the sense of control one has over his/her sexual behavior is needed for further research on this subject.

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Authors: Quadland, M. C.
Affiliations: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Corresponding author: Quadland, Michael C.
Venue: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 1985-06
Volume: 11
Issue: 2
Pages: 121-132
ISSN: 0092-623X (ISSN-L)
1521-0715
DOI: 10.1080/00926238508406078
OpenAlex: W1989450805
Cited by: 179
References: 8
Citations by year: 2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 9 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 12 · 2012: 9
FWCI: 2.43
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
Keywords: compulsive sexual behavior, gay men, bisexual men, group therapy, sexual behavior, sexual partners, perceived control, neurotic symptoms, psychological profile
MeSH terms: Adult, Compulsive Behavior, Homosexuality, Humans, Male, Neurotic Disorders, Psychotherapy, Group, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

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