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.
I’ve worked with plenty of patients who feel deep distress over doubts about their sexuality. Learn some of the reasons why, and what you can do about it.
We'll explain why intrusive thoughts and obsessions about sexually harming children do not reflect OCD sufferers' true desires or values.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Let’s explore the real nature of sexual dreams, and discuss how you can find relief in your waking and sleeping hours alike.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Discover why watching porn might be compulsive, how you can learn if your own behaviors are SO-OCD compulsions, and what you can do.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
As a therapist who treats OCD, I’ve learned that for some people, fears about masturbation can become overwhelming.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
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Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
If you’re experiencing recurrent intrusive fears about intentionally or unintentionally engaging in acts of polygamy, it may be OCD.
If you’re experiencing recurrent intrusive thoughts involving a worry or fear that you could be a child predator, it may be a sign of OCD.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD