Do I Have Frotteuristic Disorder?

Do you experience recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person, as manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors over a period of at least 6 months?

Have you acted on these sexual urges with a nonconsenting person, or do the sexual urges or fantasies cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning?

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Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have frotteuristic disorder.

While it is unlikely that you have frotteuristic disorder, you are displaying a sign related to it. The disorder is characterized by reaching sexual pleasure by touching or rubbing one’s genitals up against someone else without their consent. These individuals like to experience sexual experiences in public settings. The problem usually occurs in shy males between 15 and 25 years old and rarely occurs in females. The disorder should be treated as a medical condition. It is not your fault that you are experiencing symptoms but acting on your feelings can harm others. Ask your doctor for advises, he will be more than happy to help you.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have frotteuristic disorder. It is highly recommended to seek medical attention. People with frotteuristic disorder are unlikely to seek treatment and usually only get help after they are arrested for sexual assault. Most often they are not caught, because they act quickly in public places and disappear into a crowd. Treatment usually consists of psychotherapy and medication. Cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation training are focused on controlling sexual urges and detecting more healthy ways to manage inappropriate sexual behaviors. Hormones and antidepressants may be prescribed to decrease sexual desire.