Prevalence of first- and second-wave digisexualities in Germany and their relation to Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Findings from a National Online Survey DOI Creative Commons
Jeanne C. Desbuleux,

Juliette F. M. Desbuleux,

Johannes Fuß

et al.

Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 3, 2025

Problematic use of online pornography is considered a hallmark symptom Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), but the role other digisexual behaviors in CSBD remains largely unknown. Digisexuality encompasses range technologies mediating sexuality, such as and sexting (first-wave digisexualities), simulating virtual reality (VR-)pornography highly realistic sex dolls/robots (second-wave digisexualities). The prevalence these evolving across different generations relation to still unclear. We conducted an survey 2023 with sample N = 3,564 individuals from Germany, selected represent German population by age, gender regional distribution. aim study was investigate frequency their relationship CSB assessed CSBD-19 scale. First-wave digisexualities showed prevalences ranging 19% (sexting erotic pictures) 66.1% (pornography consumption). Second-wave lower prevalences, 5.3% for VR-pornography 3.9% dolls/robots. Emerging technologically advanced were predominantly reported younger generations. Additionally, all surveyed medium ( r 0.308; use) strong 0.529; casual via dating apps) correlations scores. These findings suggest that interventions research need extend beyond include broader behaviors. As technologized sexual practices continue evolve, new opportunities challenges arise, underscoring future tailored therapeutic approaches address potential risks.

Language: Английский

Prevalence of first- and second-wave digisexualities in Germany and their relation to Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Findings from a National Online Survey DOI Creative Commons
Jeanne C. Desbuleux,

Juliette F. M. Desbuleux,

Johannes Fuß

et al.

Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 3, 2025

Problematic use of online pornography is considered a hallmark symptom Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), but the role other digisexual behaviors in CSBD remains largely unknown. Digisexuality encompasses range technologies mediating sexuality, such as and sexting (first-wave digisexualities), simulating virtual reality (VR-)pornography highly realistic sex dolls/robots (second-wave digisexualities). The prevalence these evolving across different generations relation to still unclear. We conducted an survey 2023 with sample N = 3,564 individuals from Germany, selected represent German population by age, gender regional distribution. aim study was investigate frequency their relationship CSB assessed CSBD-19 scale. First-wave digisexualities showed prevalences ranging 19% (sexting erotic pictures) 66.1% (pornography consumption). Second-wave lower prevalences, 5.3% for VR-pornography 3.9% dolls/robots. Emerging technologically advanced were predominantly reported younger generations. Additionally, all surveyed medium ( r 0.308; use) strong 0.529; casual via dating apps) correlations scores. These findings suggest that interventions research need extend beyond include broader behaviors. As technologized sexual practices continue evolve, new opportunities challenges arise, underscoring future tailored therapeutic approaches address potential risks.

Language: Английский

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