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Background: Compulsive sexual behaviors are estimated to range between 3 to 10% of the population and often are characterized by impulsivity and emotion regulation difficulties, which also frequently exist in eating disorders. Yet, research examining associations between binge-eating disorder (BED) and compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) have only been conducted in small homogenous samples. The present study examined links between BED and CSBD, considering potential gender and cultural differences. Methods: Data from the International Sex Survey, an anonymous, self-report survey conducted in 43 countries (N=82,243, 57% women; Mage=32.4 years, SD=12.5), were analyzed. BED and CSBD tendencies were respectively measured using the BEDS-7 and the CSBD-19. T-tests compared BED scores between individuals with high and low CSBD risk, overall and for each gender group. Country-based differences in BED and CSBD scores were also calculated. Results: BED scores were significantly higher (p<0.001, dCohen=0.35) for respondents with high CSBD risk than for respondents with low CSBD risk. These differences were present in the case of men (p<0.001, dCohen=0.42), women (p<0.001, dCohen=0.66), and gender-diverse individuals (p<0.001, dCohen=0.45), with the largest difference found among women. Participants had the highest CSBD levels in Algeria, Bolivia, and Bangladesh, while participants reported the highest BED scores in South Korea, Gibraltar, and Bolivia. Associations between BED and CSBD were positive and weak on average, with important country-based differences. Conclusions: This investigation provides a deeper understanding of the co-occurrence of CSBD and BED in different genders and cultures and may inform prevention and treatment efforts for individuals experiencing these concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]