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POCD Arousal: What Does It Mean?

Sexual arousal can feel terrifying when it happens in the context of POCD. Learn how to understand this nuanced phenomenon. Updated: August 28, 2023 What is POCD? Pedophilic obsessive-compulsive disorder (POCD) is a term used for obsessive-compulsive disorder when the primary symptom is obsessions around pedophilia.