Resource topic
Sex & Love
Sexual-health concerns require respectful assessment of physical health, distress, functioning, consent and safety. Consensual sexual diversity is not automatically a disorder. “Nymphomania” is an outdated label, and “obsessive love disorder” is not a standalone diagnosis. Paraphilic interests and disorders need careful distinction, with safeguarding when consent or safety is at risk.
Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Assessment, Distress and Treatment; Sexual Difficulties and Mental Health: Physical and Psychological Assessment; Sex Therapy: What Sessions Involve and How to Choose Support; Sexual Trauma and Intimacy: Safety, Consent and Therapeutic Support; Compulsive Sexual Behavior, Mood Episodes and Substance Use; Paraphilic Interests and Disorders: Consent, Distress and Specialist Assessment.
How it connects
Presentation before label
Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.
- 01History
- 02Current safety
- 03Patterns
- 04Needs
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Hypersexuality And Trauma
Trauma can affect sexual desire in different ways; high desire alone does not establish compulsive sexual behavior disorder.
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Love Bombing
Love bombing is a psychological manipulation tactic that involves the excessive and insincere display of affection, attention, and adoration to gain control over someone's…
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Orgasm And Depression
Orgasms are not just intensely pleasurable experiences; they also have remarkable effects on our physical and mental well-being.
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Autism And Sex
Autism and sex is a complex and often overlooked topic, particularly concerning adults on the autism spectrum
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Anxiety And Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) associated with anxiety is a prevalent concern, impacting a significant number of men worldwide.
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Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma can manifest as symptoms such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Sexual Performance Anxiety
Sexual performance anxiety is a remarkably common challenge that affects individuals in intimate moments. It’s a complex interplay of psychological and physiological factors, causing…
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Depression And Erectile Dysfunction
Depression, a prevalent mental health condition, can indeed contribute to erectile dysfunction.
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Obsessive Love Disorder
“Obsessive love disorder” (OLD) is an informal label, not an established diagnosis. Intense romantic fixation or controlling behavior needs assessment in its own context;…
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Love Avoidance
Love avoidance is the reluctance to express affection for fear of being harmed. People who engage in love avoidance are cautious in romantic interactions.
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Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Assessment, Distress and Treatment
Sex, porn and love addiction labels describe different concerns. Learn how clinicians assess impaired control, distinguish moral distress from disorder, and plan care that…
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Pornography And Depression
Pornography is seen by some to discover sexuality, improve connection, or release tension. Have you ever thought if this practice could contribute to depressive…
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