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Pedophilia

Sexually arousing fantasies or activities with a child or children for at least six months are considered pedophilia. Prepubescent children are generally those under the age of 13. Men make up most pedophiles but can be drawn to either gender.

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What is pedophilia?

Query: Hi doctor, I have constant attention towards my penis. I am having images of masturbating in front of people. I have constant urges to touch or rub my private parts, even in the presence of children. Am I a pedophile? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You are not a pedophile. You have obsessive thought disorder. I suggest you follow the below lifestyle to deal with it. 1) You need to control yourself. 2) Kindly avoid staying alone. 3) Keep yourself busy and active. ...  Read Full »

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