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Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder
Tree Number(s)
F01.145.527.100.120.375
F03.835.750.500
Unique ID
D000096583
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000096583
Scope Note
Persistent pattern of failure to control intense, repetitive sexual impulses or urges resulting in repetitive sexual behavior. Symptoms may include repetitive sexual activities becoming a central focus of the person’s life to the point of neglecting health and personal care or other interests, activities and responsibilities; numerous unsuccessful efforts to significantly reduce repetitive sexual behavior; and continued repetitive sexual behavior despite adverse consequences or deriving little or no satisfaction from it. (https://icd.who.int/browse11/l-m/en#/http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1630268048)
Entry Term(s)
Addictive Sex
Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Hypersexuality Disorder
Sex Addiction
Sexaholism
Sexual Addiction
Sexual Compulsiveness
Sexual Obsession
NLM Classification #
WM 611
Previous Indexing
Compulsive Behavior (2018-2023)
Public MeSH Note
2024
History Note
Compulsive Behavior (2018-2024)
Date Introduced
2024/01/01
Last Updated
2024/01/01
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Preferred
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