In some men, the intensity of their sex drive and the urge to act on their paraphilic impulses can be lowered through the use of

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The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate, also known as chemical castration, has been found to be effective in reducing the intensity of sex drive and impulses in some men with paraphilias. It works by decreasing the production of testosterone, which is associated with sex drive. The other options, hydroxyalpha inhibitor and protease inhibitors, are not used for reducing sex drive, and androgen supplementation would increase sex drive rather than decrease it.

In Some Men, the Intensity of Their Sex Drive and the Urge