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Paedophile

Pedophile refers to the sexual attraction of an individual toward children. An individual should be above sixteen years to be considered pedophilic. It is a psychiatric disorder with recurrent sexual urges occurring in a person.

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How can I get over being sexually attracted to children?

Query: Hi doctor, When I see a child, whether in public or at home, I always imagine them naked. I look at them and start to visualize them in sexual situations. I want to keep looking at them, even though I know I should not. I am always watching naked kid images on the internet. I do not believe I actua...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashish Khandelwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the problem is very much distressing. This is a type of obsession called as sexual obsession. Also, we need to evaluate you whether you have symptoms of being a pedophile (sexually attracted to children). For treatment, you should go to your nearest psychiatrist ...  Read Full »

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