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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment
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Castration in Germany

Reinhard Wille

Klinikum der Christian - Albrechts Universitat zu Kiel Kiel, Federal Republic of Germany

Klaus M. Beier

Klinikum der Christian - Albrechts Universitat zu Kiel Kiel, Federal Republic of Germany

The medical and legal application of castration, including the forced castration of sexual offenders in Germany during the Nazi period from 1934- 1945, is discussed in a cultural-historical introduction. A contemporary sample of 104 voluntary castrates (70% pedophiles, 25% aggressive sexual offenders, 3% exhibitionists, and 2% homosexuals) was examined. The survey was based on a representative follow-up investigation (response rate of 95%), covering approximately 20-25% of all orchidectomized sexual offenders between 1970 and 1980 in the Federal Republic of Germany. The results are contrasted with a comparison group who applied for castration during the same period but ultimately did not have the surgery.

Sexual interest, libido, erection, and ejaculation generally decreased in 75% of the cases within 6 months. Approximately 10% remained sexually active for years on a slightly diminished level, whereas 15% reported sexual outlets over a longer period of time, but they required more intensive stimulation for sexual release.

The post-operative recidivism rate for sexual crimes was 3% maximum, compared to 46% maximum for non-castrated applicants. Similar results between both samples were obtained in a special recidivism index which examined deprivation of liberty following approval of castration surgery. The social adjustment of the castrates, also seemed to be more favorable than that of the non-castrates. Of the castrates, approximately 70% were satisfied with the intervention, 20% were ambivalent and 10% were not satisfied.

Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, Vol. 2, No. 2, 103-133 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/107906328900200201
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