Intrusive thoughts creating a fear that one is sexually attracted to a child.

Pedophilia OCD (POCD) is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that causes unwanted, intrusive thoughts about harming or being sexually

Patrick McGrath, PhD

What is Pedophilia OCD (POCD)?

Pedophilia OCD, or POCD, is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where people experience unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, urges, feelings,

April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

ERP therapy is proven effective for POCD

Intrusive thoughts happen to nearly everyone. Every once in a while, most of us find our minds wandering off very suddenly into uncomfortable territory.

Why POCD arousal is not a sign of real desire, according to experts

Everything you need to know about diagnosing and treating pedophilia OCD.

POCD

What is Pedophilia OCD (POCD)?

ERP therapy is proven effective for POCD

Why POCD arousal is not a sign of real desire, according to experts

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