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Paraphilias and Trauma

The link between paraphilias, including cuckolding, and prior trauma or dysfunction.

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Jan 13, 2026
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Are there identifiable neurological or genetic markers linked to pedophilia?

Current scientific literature identifies assorted neurodevelopmental, neuroimaging, endocrine and—to a lesser degree—genetic or epigenetic signals that correlate with pedophilic interest or with child...

Jan 9, 2026

Are rates of anxiety, depression, or PTSD higher among participants in cuckolding relationships?

There is no reliable, population-level evidence showing that participants in consensual cuckolding relationships have higher rates of anxiety, depression, or PTSD; the academic and popular literature ...