Plummer, Ken. "A sociological perspective." Sexualities: Difference and the diversity of sexualities 3 (2002): 43. Due to the controversy surrounding the diagnosis of hypersexuality, there is not one generally accepted definition and measurement for hypersexuality, making it difficult to truly determine the prevalence. Thus, the prevalence can vary depending on how it is defined and measured. Overall, hypersexuality is estimated to affect 2-6% of the population, and may be higher in certain populations like men, the LGBTQ+ community, and sex offenders. [28] [29] [30] Causes [ edit ]

It’s entirely possible that so-called ‘Nymphos’– of either sex – have a very low threshold of sexual boredom and crave the extra excitement and stimulus of the NEW at more frequent intervals than most of us. While this may occur as a result of hormone imbalance or childhood trauma, or perhaps both, it becomes for them a totally irresistible drive to break away as frequently as possible from over-familiar partners and surroundings. Habituation has set in: so off we go. … Scruton, Roger (2015). Sexual Desire: A Philosophical Investigation. Bloomsbury. p.168. ISBN 9781472927842. Some consider it a sin. We all know that some people consider any form of sexuality a sin. This is obviously a… FACT. Ironically, treatment and acceptance are more important for women. A question, doubt, or call for help should never be dismissed or brushed under the rug. The condition has graver repercussions for the fairer sex, including increased exposure to violence, unwanted pregnancy, abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases.

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In the Victorian period, both doctors and the patients who sought medical help believed that strong sexual desire in a woman was a symptom of disease. Self-control and moderation were central to the health of both men and women, but women’s presumably milder sexual appetite meant that any signs of excess might signal that she was dangerously close to the edge of sexual madness.” I have tried to talk to him about it and he wont and I have asked him to see a doctor he tells me that nothing is wrong. I know he is not having an affair, so I think it is just me, he tells me it is not me he just don’t want to. When he first started to lose interest, I just thought it was stress from his job but when it went on for 3 yrs, I told him to put out or get out, because I had needs that he use to take care of, even though i could have sex 3,4,5 times a day I was only trying to get him a least once or twice a week, I have told him that I can find it elsewhere and he just says “Why are you being that way” We have been married 21 years, I am not ready to just throw 21 yrs away, but why should I fight for something that isn’t there anymore? It makes me feel like a nothing when he tells me no. When i go out with my friend I have guys hitting on me and I am starting to think that I am trapped, because of the 21 years with him, he told me it would kill him if I every leave him, so what am I to do? Join a support group. Joining a support group with other people with the condition helps you to remember that you are not alone. You also get to learn better coping strategies from people who might have struggled with the condition for longer than you have. Kaplan, Meg S.; Krueger, Richard B. (2010-03-24). "Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Hypersexuality". Journal of Sex Research. 47 (2–3): 181–198. doi: 10.1080/00224491003592863. ISSN 0022-4499. PMID 20358460. S2CID 37602962. Sifuentes-Jáuregui, B (2002). Transvestism, Masculinity, and Latin American Literature: Genders Share Flesh. Springer. p.207. ISBN 9780230107281.

Orford, J. (1985). Excessive appetites: A psychological view of the addictions. Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons. I later asked my second daughter if she knew anything about her mother’s behavior. At first she was not inclined to tell me anything, but she finally told me that her mother had made a bold move on a past boyfriend and it was the reason that she had broken up with him. Again, she had not told me about this because she was not sure how I would react. Douglas., Weiss (1998). The Final Freedom: Pioneering Sexual Addiction Recovery. Fort Worth, Tex.: Discovery Press. pp.31–34. ISBN 978-1881292371. OCLC 38983487. Several neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, autism, [46] [47] various types of brain injury, [48] Klüver–Bucy syndrome, [49] Kleine–Levin syndrome, [50] and many neurodegenerative diseases can cause hypersexual behavior. Sexually inappropriate behavior has been shown to occur in 7–8% of Alzheimer's patients living at home, at a care facility or in a hospital setting. Hypersexuality has also been reported to result as a side-effect of some medications used to treat Parkinson's disease. [51] [52] Some recreationally used drugs, such as methamphetamine, may also contribute to hypersexual behavior. [53]Douglas, Weiss (1998). The Final Freedom: Pioneering Sexual Addiction Recovery. Fort Worth, Tex.: Discovery Press. pp.13–14. ISBN 978-1881292371. OCLC 38983487. Because the cause of compulsive sexual behavior isn't known, it's not clear how to prevent it. But a few things may help you keep control of problem behavior:

Douglas., Weiss (1998). The Final Freedom: Pioneering Sexual Addiction Recovery. Fort Worth, Tex.: Discovery Press. pp.87–88, 92–93. ISBN 978-1881292371. OCLC 38983487.

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Women who suffer from what was formerly known as nymphomania are vulnerable to exploitation and/or abuse from others… DUH! Of course that’s a… FACT. Don’t be ashamed to reach out for help. The sooner you seek help and treatment for your condition, the sooner you get on your path to recovery. Keeping your condition under wrap from friends, family, and your doctor can be damaging and cause the condition to further interfere with your daily functioning. Other, mostly historical, names include Don Juanism, the Messalina complex, [93] sexaholism, [94] hyperlibido [95] and furor uterinus. [96] John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester described hypersexuality in some of his literature. [97] See also [ edit ]

There is little consensus among experts as to the causes of hypersexuality. Some research suggests that some cases can be linked to biochemical or physiological changes that accompany dementia, as dementia can lead to disinhibition. [31] Psychological needs also complicate the biological explanation, which identifies the temporal/frontal lobe of the brain as the area for regulating libido. Injuries to this part of the brain increase the risk of aggressive behavior and other behavioral problems including personality changes and socially inappropriate sexual behavior such as hypersexuality. [32] The same symptom can occur after unilateral temporal lobotomy. [33] There are other biological factors that are associated with hypersexuality such as premenstrual changes, and the exposure to virilising hormones in childhood or in utero. [34] Physiology [ edit ] Ultimately, these factors create changes in brain chemistry, leading to long-term alterations in brain function. This translates to a clinical addiction that bears some resemblance to behavioral addictions, like gambling and shopping. Butcher, James N.; Dahlstrom, W. Grant; Graham, John R.; Tellegen, Auke; Kaemmer, Beverly (2001). "Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2". PsycTESTS Dataset. doi: 10.1037/t15120-000 . Retrieved 2023-11-27. The term nymphomania is no longer used by the medical profession. I’m a nurse, married to a doctor so I can say, with certainty, that the term is not used in the medical profession, so again, we have a… FACT. Bitomsky, Jane (2015). "Aphrodisiacs, Fertility and Medicine in Early Modern England by Jennifer Evans". Parergon. 32 (2): 293–294. doi: 10.1353/pgn.2015.0119. S2CID 147637623.Walton, Michael T.; Cantor, James M.; Bhullar, Navjot; Lykins, Amy D. (2017-11-01). "Hypersexuality: A Critical Review and Introduction to the "Sexhavior Cycle" ". Archives of Sexual Behavior. 46 (8): 2231–2251. doi: 10.1007/s10508-017-0991-8. ISSN 1573-2800. PMID 28687897. S2CID 207092880. Dodge, Brian; Reece, Michael; Cole, Sara L.; Sandfort, Theo G. M. (2004). "Sexual compulsivity among heterosexual college students". Journal of Sex Research. 41 (4): 343–350. doi: 10.1080/00224490409552241. PMC 3331786. PMID 15765274. Sleep:In this fast-paced world, sleep is probably the most neglected health practice. It is just as vital to maintaining good health. It allows the body to heal and prepare itself for the coming day. Make sure you get plenty of sleep, eight hours a day, at the right time; sleeping eight hours a day from 2 A.M. to 10 A.M., for example, isn’t considered healthy. Cognitive behavioral therapy:Through this method, patients are encouraged to learn new behaviors for stressful situations. This applies to patients whose sexual compulsions are the default coping mechanisms for stress. This way, they acquire new habits that will help them veer away from their sexual compulsions.