Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Different in Women Compared to Men?

Kürbitz, Laura I.; Briken, Peer

doi:10.3390/jcm10153205

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“…The initial increase may be related to the fact that partners had an opportunity to spend more time together, and participate in common activities. Moreover, it cannot be ruled out that increased interest in sex was associated with acting out stressful situations and the manifestation of symptoms of the compulsive sexual behavior disorder [ 55 , 56 ]. A similar study of increased interest in sex in the context of mental conditions was conducted in Italy [ 29 ], where health and behavior before the COVID-19 pandemic and during the quarantine were compared.…”

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Assessment of Sexual Life—Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys among Polish Adults in 2017, 2020 and 2021

Izdebski

Słowikowska-Hilczer

Mazur

2022

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The study aims to investigate whether assessment of sexual life remained stable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two surveys were conducted among Polish adults aged 18–70 years in June 2020 (n = 2042; perspective of last 2–3 months) and in June 2021 (n = 2418; last 12 months). Data from 2017 (n = 1980) were used as a reference point. Four questions allowed for defining five sexual life assessment profiles (k-means cluster analysis). Their characteristics were presented using 12 variables and 16 factors that contributed to difficulties in sexual life. The 2020 survey showed a temporary increase in the importance of sexual life and the frequency of sexual intercourse. However, the percentage of respondents representing the most favorable profile decreased significantly over the consecutive survey periods (47.1%, 34.2%, and 32.3%, respectively). Pandemic-induced fatigue and stress as well as the permanent presence of others at home were reported as two main factors negatively affecting the frequency of sexual intercourse during the pandemic. Respondents who assessed their sexual life as poor were more likely to consider illness, depression, and low self-esteem as factors negatively impacting their sexual life in 2021 than a year earlier. The results confirmed that as the pandemic drew on, the assessment of sexual life changed compared to the time around the first lockdown.

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Assessment of Sexual Life—Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys among Polish Adults in 2017, 2020 and 2021

Izdebski

Słowikowska-Hilczer

Mazur

2022

IJERPH

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“…On the other hand, it is possible that men report their sexual compulsivity more openly, as this is culturally expected of men, referencing to the “sexual double standard” ( Carpenter, Janssen, Graham, Vorst, & Wicherts, 2008 ). As we are still using the same questionnaires and cut-off scores for men and women, it is possible that current measurements result in underreporting of SC in women (compare Kürbitz & Briken, 2021 ). Little is known about physiological causes for the observed gender differences in SC.…”

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“…Additionally, not all research used formal diagnoses (e.g. an in-person assessment or a questionnaire cut-off), often merely reporting compulsive sexual behavior dimensionally ( Kürbitz & Briken, 2021 ). We will use the term sexual compulsivity (SC) in the current work, as we assess not only compulsive behavior, but also compulsive thoughts with an adapted Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS).…”

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Gender differences in the association of psychological distress and sexual compulsivity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Kürbitz

Wiessner

Schoon

et al. 2022

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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic had numerous consequences for general, mental and sexual health. As gender differences in sexual compulsivity (SC) have been reported in the past and SC has been connected to adverse events and psychological distress, the current study aims at investigating associations between these factors in the context of contact restrictions in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. Methods We collected data for five time points in four retrospective measurement points in an online convenience sample (n T0 = 399, n T4 = 77). We investigated the influence of gender, several pandemic-related psychosocial circumstances, sensation seeking (Brief Sensation Seeking Scale), and psychological distress (Patient-Health-Questionnaire-4) on the change of SC (measured with an adapted version of the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale) between T0 and T1 (n = 292) in a linear regression analysis. Additionally, the course of SC over the time of the pandemic was explored with a linear mixed model. Results Male gender was associated with higher SC compared to female gender over all measurement points. An older age, being in a relationship, having a place to retreat was associated with a change to lower SC during the first time of the pandemic. Psychological distress was associated with SC in men, but not in women. Men, who reported an increase of psychological distress were also more likely to report an increase of SC. Discussion The results demonstrate that psychological distress seems to correlate with SC differently for men and women. This could be due to different excitatory and inhibitory influences on men and women during the pandemic. Furthermore, the results demonstrate the impact of pandemic related psychosocial circumstances in the times of contact restrictions.

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“…Women living with CSB face personal health risks, including physical ( HIV‐transmission, and increased risks of fetal damage during pregnancy (Denton et al., 2014), bodily harm caused by men's violence (Klein et al., 2014; Kürbitz & Briken, 2021; McKeague, 2014), and psychological (distress and social stigma can lead women to self‐destructive behaviours (Twenge et al., 2002). Social norms are often more strict for women.…”

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The circle of gain and loss: Iranian women's life stories of suffering from compulsive sexual behaviour

Moshtagh

Mirlashari

Rafiey

et al. 2021

Health Social Care Comm

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This study is the first investigation on compulsive sexual behaviour (CSB) in Iran, and empirical data to contribute to a theoretical model can help prevent the onset or progression. The study's main aim is to investigate the life story of women with compulsive sexual behaviour, and the focus is on the process of compulsive sexual behaviour development. Self-destructive or high-risk sexual behaviours can cause feelings of shame and short and long-term problems. It also affects family and social relationships, health, employment, finances and can cause legal consequences (Carnes, 2001). Compulsive sexual behaviour refers to a long-lasting pattern of inability to control extreme, repetitive sexual impulses or forceful wishes over an extended period (6 months or more) that creates significant distress and can disturb interpersonal functions and well-being (Grubbs et al., 2020). There are some similarities between behavioural and chemical dependency, including being in a compulsive state and chronic reoccurrence of the behaviour and craving that creates tension or stimulation before the sexual act. When monitoring this behaviour in a clinical context, evaluating the severity of anxiety is crucial (Kor et al., 2013). It can trigger depression, loneliness, shame (Schreiber et al., 2012), sexual dysfunction, substance abuse, mood disorders, and anxiety (Reid, 2013). Sexual behaviour disorders like CSB can also create the risk of physical injury associated with sexual abuse or violence and sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancy, and abortion (Miner & Coleman, 2013;Roller, 2004Roller, , 2007. Genetic disorders, brain, and serotonergic dysfunctions, and dopamine system irregularities are neurobiological factors that may help rationalise abnormalities in sexual desire (Kraus et al., 2016).According to some reports, there is often a strong relationship between chemical misuse and CSB, particularly in women (Roller, 2004;Seegers, 2003). When these conditions co-occur, any lack of effective treatment can exacerbate both problems (Carnes et al., 2005;

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Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Different in Women Compared to Men?

Cited by 32 publications

References 74 publications

The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Assessment of Sexual Life—Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys among Polish Adults in 2017, 2020 and 2021

The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Assessment of Sexual Life—Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys among Polish Adults in 2017, 2020 and 2021

Gender differences in the association of psychological distress and sexual compulsivity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

The circle of gain and loss: Iranian women's life stories of suffering from compulsive sexual behaviour

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