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Paraphilic

Paraphilic disorders

Intense and persistent sexual interest that causes discomfort to the person or involves harm or risk to others, or lack of consent. They have specialized psychological treatment.

Common signs

Fantasies or urges that cause distressBehaviour that affects othersGuilt or fear of losing control

Tips

For you

  1. Ask for professional help before acting
  2. Specialist therapy is confidential
  3. If someone is at risk, call 112

For family and friends

  1. Professional help is confidential
  2. Asking for help before acting protects everyone

When to ask for help

  1. If another person is at risk: ask for help now
  2. If minors are involved, call 112

Warning signs

List of warning signs. Tick "Yes" for the ones you have noticed. There are 8 questions and you get your result straight away. Your answers are not saved or sent.

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1. I have sexual fantasies or urges that cause me a lot of distress
2. I worry about losing control of these urges
3. I feel intense guilt or shame
4. The urges involve people who don't consent
5. I have behaved in ways I regret
6. I spend a lot of time thinking about it
7. It is affecting my relationship or work
8. I have sought help before without finding it

Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveConfederación SALUD MENTAL ESPAÑA (Spanish mental health confederation)Free external resourceAll our free guidesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.