Abstract: Background: Sex is inseparable from human being. In today's digital era, internet pornography have facilitated its widespread consumption, raising concerns regarding compulsive use patterns. Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), formally recognized in the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), encompasses Problematic Pornography Use (PPU), may impact in adverse mental health and impaired interpersonal relationships. This literature review aims to synthesize current evidence on the psychological and relational impacts of CSBD, with a focus on online pornography addiction.
Methods: A structured literature review was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Keywords included “compulsive sexual behavior disorder”, “compulsive sexual behavior”, “PPU”, and “hypersexuality.” Inclusion criteria comprised peer-reviewed articles and empirical studies published in national and international journals addressing mental health and interpersonal relationship outcomes associated with CSBD.
Results: Thirty five peer-reviewed studies were included. The findings consistently indicate that compulsive engagement with PPU is associated with adverse mental health outcomes, including heightened anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. Furthermore, individuals with CSBD exhibit significant difficulties in establishing and maintaining healthy sexual relationships, characterized by diminished real-life sexual satisfaction and increased relational strain.
Conclusion: PPU as a manifestation of CSBD, is intricately linked to deteriorations in mental health and the erosion of intimate relationships. The desensitization to natural sexual stimuli contributes to emotional disengagement and relational discord, underscoring the necessity for early identification and therapeutic intervention strategies.
Keywords: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), Problematic Pornography Use (PPU), Hypersexuality, Internet Pornography Addiction, Mental Health.
Title: The Psychological and Interpersonal Relationship Consequences of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD); Problematic Pornography Use - A Literature Review
Author: Kadek Ratih Pradnyaswari, I Gde Yudhi Kurniawan
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 507-513
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 28-July-2025
