Citation

Ez JN. Sex. Addict. Compuls. 2003; 10(1): 23-51.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10720160309047

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This is a presentation of two sexually compulsive ephebophiles, men who are sexually attracted to adolescent boys, and a brief summary of five sexually compulsive ephebophiles who comprise a therapy group. Current DSM-IV and ICD-10 diagnostic criteria do not adequately address this population, and the published literature on ephebophilia is minimal. The author concludes that appropriate treatment today must include a 12-step recovery program for the sexual compulsion and therapy in a group composed exclusively of ephebophiles to address the psychological and emotional issues related to the attraction to minors.

Language: en