Compulsive sexual behavior and paraphilic interests in adults with chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome: a survey-based study
2023 | journal article. A publication with affiliation to the University of Göttingen.
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Compulsive sexual behavior and paraphilic interests in adults with chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome: a survey-based study
Kurvits, L.; Tozdan, S.; Mainka, T.; Münchau, A.; Müller-Vahl, K. R.; Cavanna, A. E. & Briken, P. et al. (2023)
International Journal of Impotence Research,. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-023-00729-x
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- Kurvits, Lille; Tozdan, Safiye; Mainka, Tina; Münchau, Alexander; Müller-Vahl, Kirsten R.; Cavanna, Andrea E.; Briken, Peer; Ganos, Christos
- Abstract
- Abstract Early research suggested that compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) and paraphilic interests (PI) are more prevalent in adults with primary tic disorders compared to the general population. However, recent data on this topic remain scarce. We conducted an anonymous online survey capturing data on CSB and PI in adult patients with primary tic disorders. We also explored the role of antipsychotic tic medication and the impact of neuropsychiatric comorbidities like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and depression. In total, 62 participants (26 females/36 males) completed the survey. The prevalence of CSB and PI were 12.9% and 19.4%, respectively. There was no association with antipsychotic medication nor with symptoms of depression. However, the presence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder was associated with a higher prevalence of both CSB and PI. The current results contrast with earlier reports and show that in adults with primary tic disorders, the prevalence of CSB and PI is not overly prominent.
- Issue Date
- 2023
- Journal
- International Journal of Impotence Research
- ISSN
- 0955-9930
- eISSN
- 1476-5489
- Language
- English