ReviewFrontiers in sleep2026
Sexsomnia - a detailed approach to evaluation.
Review in Frontiers in sleep, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Sexsomnia is an underrecognized parasomnia with significant clinical, interpersonal and legal implications. This article proposes a comprehensive, structured framework for the evaluation of sleep-related sexual behaviors, aimed at improving diagnostic clarity and risk assessment. Rather than relying on isolated features, the approach emphasizes a multidimensional assessment across multiple domains, recognizing that no single factor is determinative and that not all indicators carry equal diagnostic weight. An indexed framework of 19 domains is presented, covering presenting complaints, levels of awareness during events, collateral reports, sleep history, environmental and physiological triggers, medical, psychiatric and family history, medication and substance use, lifestyle factors and prior investigations. Additional domains address behavioral indicators of risk, relationship and social context, safety planning and legal and forensic considerations. Overlapping features across domains are acknowledged, with emphasis placed on patterns across categories rather than cumulative scoring. This structured approach is intended to assist clinicians in identifying features that increase the likelihood of sexsomnia, distinguishing it from other conditions and addressing associated safety and legal concerns. The framework aims to support consistent clinical evaluation, facilitate interdisciplinary communication and inform risk management in both clinical and forensic contexts.
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