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Sexuality and Gender OCD

Intrusive thoughts and doubts about your sexuality or gender identity

Feb 14, 2025

Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD): Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Dec 02, 2024

Am I asexual? Understanding your sexual identity.

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Nov 01, 2024

What is fictosexuality and is it a problem?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Nov 01, 2024

What is objectophilia? The attraction toward objects, explained

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Aug 23, 2024

Hypersexuality & Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Symptoms and Treatment

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Oct 17, 2023

Why do I have sexist intrusive thoughts? A therapist explains

Elle Warren

Elle Warren

Oct 17, 2023

I’m afraid I’m attracted to a family member. What can I do?

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Sep 28, 2023

Worried about getting unwanted erections? You’re not alone

Grant Stoddard

Grant Stoddard

Sep 28, 2023

I’m always worried that my condom will break. What can I do?

Grant Stoddard

Grant Stoddard

Sep 04, 2023

What does it mean if you’re having same-sex dreams? A therapist’s advice

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Sep 04, 2023

What is my sexuality? A therapist’s advice on trying to figure it out

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Aug 22, 2023

Can I trust myself around children? A therapist’s advice

Grant Stoddard

Grant Stoddard

Jul 24, 2023

How can I deal with unwanted sexual dreams? Advice from a therapist

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Jun 29, 2023

Can watching porn be a compulsion in SO-OCD?

Grant Stoddard

Grant Stoddard

May 22, 2023

Masturbating makes me feel guilty or afraid. What can I do?

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Aug 03, 2022

Bisexuality & SO-OCD: The Invisible SO-OCD

Sarah Stanton

Sarah Stanton

May 14, 2021

Is HOCD the Same as SO-OCD? What You Need to Know

Dr. Keara Valentine

Dr. Keara Valentine

May 07, 2021

Is SO-OCD (HOCD) Just Denial? The Truth About Sexual Orientation OCD

Dr. Keara Valentine

Dr. Keara Valentine

Aug 06, 2020

SO-OCD: Thoughts, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Caryn Gill

Caryn Gill

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