Frotteuristic disorder
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Frotteurism
Overview
Frotteuristic disorder is a sexual dysfunction disorder characterized by sexual arousal from rubbing against or touching a non-consenting person.[1]
Differential Diagnosis
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Conduct disorder
- Substance use disorders[1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
The prevalence of frotteuristic disorder is up to 30% adult males in the general population.[1]
Risk Factors
- Nonsexual antisocial behavior
- Sexual preoccupation/hypersexuality[1]
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Poor prognostic factors include:
- Recurrent touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting individual
- Subjective distress (e.g., guilt, shame, intense sexual frustration, loneliness)
- Psychiatric morbidity
- Hypersexuality and sexual impulsivity
- Psychosocial impairment[1]
Diagnostic Criteria
DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Frotteuristic Disorder[1]
- A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non consenting person, as manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors.
AND
- B. The individual has acted on these sexual urges with a non consenting person, or the sexual urges or fantasies cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
Specify if:
- In a controlled environment: This specifier is primarily applicable to individuals living in institutional or other settings where opportunities to touch or rub against a non consenting person are restricted.
- In full remission: The individual has not acted on the urges with a nonconsenting per son, and there has been no distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning, for at least 5 years while in an uncontrolled environment.