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How is pedophilia considered psychologically? Is it a treatable condition, an untreatable permanent condition, or simply a criminal choice?

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Pedophilia is a paraphilia. Most psychologists believe paraphilias are permanent. Therapy and medication can help people control their urges if needed. Child sex abuse is a criminal choice.

Yeah, I had to work with SOs in my previous job and this sounds accurate. It's very hard to characterize this kind of thing though so if anyone else is curious it would be best to read up a bit on modern approaches.

As of now there is no proof that it can be cured. Most treatments and therapies are to help pedophiles control their urges and not act.

At the end of the day, it's a paraphilia. I don't think you can cure someone who's aroused by feet or uniforms. I don't believe there is any evidence today that you can alter people's sexual interests.

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