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Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is a significant but small positive predictor of sexual distress, and this relationship is not significantly influenced by sex assigned at birth. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

June 6, 2026The Journal of Sexual Medicine

(818) Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and Sexual Distress in Italy

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This study aims to investigate the link between compulsive sexual behavior disorder and sexual distress, considering potential gender influences.
Analyzed data from 2,401 participants in the International Sex Survey (ISS).
Assessed CSBD using the 19-item CSBD-19 scale and sexual distress with the SDS-3.
Conducted correlation and regression analyses to evaluate relationships.
A positive correlation between CSBD and sexual distress was found (r(2401) = .14, p < .001).
CSBD score significantly predicted sexual distress (B = 502.66, p < .001).
Sex assigned at birth did not significantly predict sexual distress.

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The study explores the relationship between compulsive sexual behavior and sexual distress in an Italian population, indicating significant associations.

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Kontaxi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23ba8771a5da9775e76395 https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag118.710

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The study explores the relationship between compulsive sexual behavior and sexual distress in an Italian population, indicating significant associations.

(818) Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and Sexual Distress in Italy

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