Features of obsessive autoerotic behavior in men

Abstract

The study objective is to investigate clinical features of obsessive autoerotic behavior in men and to develop a complex of therapeutic interventions.Materials and methods Comparison and analysis of psychopathic characteristics of 60 patients were performed. The group 1 included 28 patients with schizoid personality disorder, the group 2 included 14 patients with obsessive compulsive disorder, the group 3 included 18patients with schizotypal disorder.Results. Presence of obsessive autoerotic behavior and its clinical and psychopathological features are considered an important criterion of mental pathology diagnosis. A program of effective therapy and rehabilitation for these disorders is proposed: in patients with schizoid personality disorder — serotoninergic antidepressants and low doses of antipsychotics; in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder — anxiolytics (for several subsequent weeks), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and low doses of antipsychotics; in patients with schizotypal disorder — atypical antipsychotics predominantly in combination with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Social rehabilitation of patients is also necessary for all groups. It is directed towards learning social skills of appropriate interactions with the partner considering their needs, capabilities, personal preferences both in intimate relations and everyday life.Conclusion. Features of obsessive autoerotic behavior (pretentiousness, preferring these sexual activities to real sexual contacts with an available partner, persistent character et al.) can serve as a criterion for diagnosis of mental pathology and basis for therapy selection. In selection of medications, clinical manifestations of mental disorders are considered.

Keywords

• obsessive autoerotic behavior
• sexual dysfunction
• clinic
• therapy