Abstract

This study examined the past sexual experiences, as well as the prevalence of sexual thoughts and fantasies concerning the sexual contacts of 35 adult men who were sexually abused during their childhoods. More specafically, their past sexual contacts, thoughts and fantasies of desired sexual contacts, and perceptions of sexual contacts were investigated. Agroup of 33 adult men with no history of sexual abuse was included for the purpose of comparison. A 72-item questionnaire was used to collect data. The results indicated that male childhood sexual abuse may contribute to the prevalence of sexual thoughts and fantasies about sexual contact with male childrenand adolescents. Despite the prevalence of sexual thoughts and fantasies about sexual contact withboys, the adult male survivors surveyed claimed not to be accepting of sex between adults and children.