The abuse of boys by homosexual men to be extremely rare. Von Krafft-Ebing, Richard (1922). Psychopathia Sexualis. Translated to English by Francis Joseph Rebman. Medical Art Agency. pp. 552–560. ISBN 1-871592-55-0.

Approximately 95% of child sexual abuse incidents are committed by the 88% of child molestation offenders who meet the diagnostic criteria for pedophilia. Hall, MD, Ryan C. W.; Richard C. W. Hall, MD, PA.. "A Profile of Pedophilia: Definition, Characteristics of Offenders, Recidivism, Treatment Outcomes, and Forensic Issues". Mayo Clinic Proceedings (MAYO Foundation for medical education and research) 82:457-471 2007.