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Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity
The Journal of Treatment & Prevention
Volume 20, 2013 - Issue 4
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The Role of Childhood Experiences in the Development of Sexual Compulsivity

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Pages 259-278 | Published online: 22 Nov 2013

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