Sexuality and Gender OCD
Sexual orientation OCD (SO-OCD) is a subtype of OCD that is characterized by intrusive thoughts and doubts about a person’s sexuality. Similarly, people with OCD may experience intrusive doubt about their gender identity. In both cases, uncertainty is the source of anxiety and fear—not any particular identity itself.
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Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
Sexual orientation OCD (SO-OCD) causes obsessive doubts and compulsive behaviors around one’s sexuality, leading to distress and a constant need for
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
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By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
This is a guest post by Sarah Stanton, autistic/ADHD/OCD advocate and facilitator of the NOCD Autism and OCD support group for members in NOCD Therapy.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
“I don’t even care if I’m gay or straight — I just want to know for sure.”
Questioning your sexual orientation is incredibly common, and it’s a thought anyone can have. You might be watching a movie with your significant other
Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
Disclaimer: This article deals with SO-OCD (also referred to as Homosexual OCD or Sexual Orientation OCD) and touches on potentially sensitive issues
By Caryn Gill
Learn about sexual OCD, a misunderstood subtype of OCD that involves intrusive sexual thoughts.
By Taneia Surles
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
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By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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By Taneia Surles
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC