The Role of Testosterone in Sexuality and Paraphilia-A Neurobiological Approach. Part I: Testosterone and Sexuality

Using the data presented, we combine the two models and present a new integrated approach to understand the role of testosterone in the excitation and inhibition of sexual function, at the neurochemical, neuroanatomical, and behavioral levels. This knowledge will help us to gain a better understanding of the few and inconsistent data that are currently available concerning (i) the association between testosterone and paraphilic behavior; and (ii) the highly variable effects of antiandrogen therapy, discussed in Part II of this review. Jordan K, Fromberger P, Stolpmann G, and Müller JL. The role of testosterone in sexuality and paraphilia-A neurobiological approach. Part I: Testosterone and Sexuality. J Sex Med 2011;8:2993-3007.