Gerontophilia - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Gerontophilia refers to sexual attraction to the elderly among the non-elderly. Gerontophilia describes a specific sexual inclination towards the elderly and may at times explain the sadistic attacks made upon them. The case of a homosexual gerontophile who was engaging in assaulting old men is reported here. An attempt has been made at understanding his offending behaviour and possible treatment options proposed. Gerontophilia occurs in both men and women, but when it occurs in men, it turns out to be more dangerous. Woman are more motivated by material other then physical motives.