Sexual Dysfunction in Individuals with Paraphilic Interests: Findings from a Large Matched Cross-Sectional Study | Synapse
April 12, 2026
Sexual Dysfunction in Individuals with Paraphilic Interests: Findings from a Large Matched Cross-Sectional Study
Key Points
The study aims to explore the connection between paraphilic interests and the occurrence of sexual dysfunctions.
Conducted a matched cross-sectional study
Analyzed a nonclinical population
Evaluated associations between paraphilic interests and sexual dysfunctions
Identified significant associations between paraphilic interests and various sexual dysfunctions
Highlighted clinically relevant comorbid patterns in the population
Abstract
Paraphilic interests and disorders were significantly associated with multiple sexual dysfunctions in a nonclinical population. These findings highlight clinically relevant comorbid patterns.