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Sep 11, 2025“I’m scared I have an unwanted kink or fetish. What can I do?” Here’s what experts say
Grant Stoddard
What do feelings of false attraction mean?
Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Why OCD can cause a groinal response—and what you can do about it
Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Can watching porn be a compulsion in SO-OCD?
Grant Stoddard
Transgender OCD: Symptoms and Treatment
Fi Lowenstein
Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD): What It Is, How It Feels, and How to Treat It
Taneia Surles, MPH
Is it OCD, or am I in denial about my sexuality? Understanding sexual orientation OCD (SO-OCD)
Taneia Surles, MPH
Sexual assault dreams and OCD: Why they happen and how to cope
Elle Warren
Sexual OCD: How to manage sexually intrusive thoughts
Taneia Surles
Am I asexual? Understanding your sexual identity.
Yusra Shah
What is fictosexuality and is it a problem?
Jill Webb
What is objectophilia? The attraction toward objects, explained
Fjolla Arifi
Why am I questioning my sexuality?
Fjolla Arifi
Is it CompHet or Sexual Orientation OCD?
Taneia Surles
Fear of Sex: Is it Genophobia, OCD, or something else?
Jill Webb
Hypersexuality & Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Symptoms and Treatment
Yusra Shah
How can I deal with sexual dreams about a friend? Advice from a therapist
Elle Warren
Do intrusive thoughts during climax mean anything?
Elle Warren
Is it wrong to be turned on by violence? A therapist’s take
Elle Warren
I’m turned on by furry porn. Does that mean I’m attracted to animals?
Jessica Migala
Intrusive thoughts about rape—do they actually mean anything?
Grant Stoddard
Fears about incest – What do they mean?
Michael Anderson, LMHC
I watched incest porn. Is there something wrong with me? What therapists say
Elle Warren
If I like lolicon, does it mean I’m a pedophile? A therapist’s view
April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Why do I have sexist intrusive thoughts? A therapist explains
Elle Warren
I’m afraid I’m attracted to a family member. What can I do?
Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Worried about getting unwanted erections? You’re not alone
Grant Stoddard
I’m always worried that my condom will break. What can I do?
Grant Stoddard
What does it mean if you’re having same-sex dreams? A therapist’s advice
Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
What is my sexuality? A therapist’s advice on trying to figure it out
Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Bisexuality & SO-OCD: The Invisible SO-OCD
Sarah Stanton
Is HOCD the Same as SO-OCD? What You Need to Know
Dr. Keara Valentine
SO-OCD: Thoughts, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Caryn Gill
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