Frotteuristic disorder - a specific paraphilia
Introduction: Frotteuristic disorder is characterized by recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person over a period of at least six months. This behavior is manifested through fantasies, urges, or actions. While many studies indicate that the disorder...
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Introduction: Frotteuristic disorder is characterized by recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person over a period of at least six months. This behavior is manifested through fantasies, urges, or actions. While many studies indicate that the disorder predominantly affects men, this finding is not universally accepted. Victims of this disorder are typically young women, but only 2.6% of incidents are reported to the police. Most individuals with frotteuristic disorder do not seek treatment voluntarily, often being referred only after committing a crime. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has shown significant therapeutic success, while pharmacological treatments typically involve antiandrogenic medications and drugs that lower sexual drive.
Aim of the Study: The aim of this publication is to discuss various aspects of frotteurism based on the latest literature.
Material and methods: The PubMed database was searched to find scientific articles in which the terms “frotteurism”, “frotteuristic” or “frotteuristic disorder” appear in the title, abstract, or keywords.
Conclusions: There are gaps in research, including underestimation of prevalence, gender differences, and unclear etiological factors. Further studies could lead to better understanding and improved treatments for individuals with frotteuristic disorder. Additionally, the etiology of the disorder remains unclear. Further research could help clarify the causes of frotteurism, potentially leading to more effective treatments for individuals affected by this paraphilia.
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| spelling | doaj-art-2c86bdbb316348ccbbef3c68405efb8c2025-01-14T08:22:48ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-01-013710.12775/QS.2025.37.57305Frotteuristic disorder - a specific paraphiliaKrystian Wdowiak0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6579-3695Agnieszka Maciocha1https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3752-332XJulia Wąż2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2626-538XAleksandra Witas3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4082-2653Weronika Chachaj4https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6346-4878Aleksandra Winsyk5https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9780-3829Ewa Gardocka6https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2677-915XUniversity Clinical Hospital No. 4 in Lublin, 8 Jaczewskiego St., 20-964 Lublin, PolandMedical University of Lublin, Lublin, Aleje Racławickie 1, 20-059 Lublin, PolandMedical University of Silesia, Wroclaw, wybrzeże Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, PolandHoly Spirit Specialist Hospital in Sandomierz, Zygmunta Schinzla St., 13, 27-600 Sandomierz, PolandCardinal Stefan Wyszyński Regional Specialist Hospital Independent Public Healthcare Centre, al. Kraśnicka 100, 20-718 Lublin, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital No. 4 in Lublin, 8 Jaczewskiego St., 20-964 Lublin, PolandMedical University of Silesia, Wroclaw, wybrzeże Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, Poland Introduction: Frotteuristic disorder is characterized by recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person over a period of at least six months. This behavior is manifested through fantasies, urges, or actions. While many studies indicate that the disorder predominantly affects men, this finding is not universally accepted. Victims of this disorder are typically young women, but only 2.6% of incidents are reported to the police. Most individuals with frotteuristic disorder do not seek treatment voluntarily, often being referred only after committing a crime. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has shown significant therapeutic success, while pharmacological treatments typically involve antiandrogenic medications and drugs that lower sexual drive. Aim of the Study: The aim of this publication is to discuss various aspects of frotteurism based on the latest literature. Material and methods: The PubMed database was searched to find scientific articles in which the terms “frotteurism”, “frotteuristic” or “frotteuristic disorder” appear in the title, abstract, or keywords. Conclusions: There are gaps in research, including underestimation of prevalence, gender differences, and unclear etiological factors. Further studies could lead to better understanding and improved treatments for individuals with frotteuristic disorder. Additionally, the etiology of the disorder remains unclear. Further research could help clarify the causes of frotteurism, potentially leading to more effective treatments for individuals affected by this paraphilia. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57305frotteurismfrotteuristicfrotteuristic disorder |
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