Hypersexuality (hyperlibidomy) is often mistakenly classified as a disease or addiction, however, it is more likely a manifestation of certain nervous or hormonal diseases or a mental disorder. Its first signs are the promiscuity of sexual intercourse and the absence of long-term relationships.
Frustration or Normal?
Initially, people have different sexual needs and abilities. An important role in this is played by the sexual constitution of a person. For men and women with developed secondary sexual characteristics and early manifestation of sexuality, great activity in this matter is often normal, and it is not worth talking about the prefix "hyper".
Hypersexuality often manifests itself in adolescence, which is associated with the production of a large amount of hormones and the beginning of the realization of the sex role. Also, an increase in libido is the norm at different periods of life associated with a hormonal surge, for example, during pregnancy or menopause.
An increase in sexual needs for no apparent reason and an obsession with the issue of sexual relations, lack of control over relationships are most often a sign of a disorder. Pathological hypersexuality in women is called nymphomania, and in men, satiriasis.
In the Middle Ages, women with increased sexual activity, suffering from nymphomania, were considered possessed and witches and were often burned at the stake.
Causes
Distinguish between organic and psychological reasons for hypersexual behavior. The former include dysfunction of the adrenal glands, trauma or tumors affecting the nervous system. In this case, increased libido occurs in seizures, the sensitivity of the genitals is increased, and it is difficult to control one's own erotic desires and behavior. Often, these symptoms significantly complicate the life and performance of a person.
The psychological reasons for increased sexuality are a kind of manifestation of an inferiority complex. Often occur in a person who was disliked in childhood. The constant change of partners, sex that does not bring complete satisfaction, are a means of raising self-esteem. For example, many women do not get orgasm from intercourse, for them it is just a way of self-affirmation.
Regardless of what caused this phenomenon, if you have symptoms, you should seek the help of specialists.
To get rid of hypersexuality, medication is used, as well as physical activity and the organization of the regimen. If it is a consequence of a disease, its nature is established, and treatment takes place in a hospital.
The danger of hypersexuality
Over time, a person's condition may worsen. More and more diverse and intense stimulation measures will be required, the boundaries of what is permissible in sexual relations become wider, and lead to rejection by others. Hypersexuality causes inconvenience in work and society. An example would be watching pornographic material or masturbating on the job. The risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases increases. For women, the problems of unwanted pregnancy or the inability to combine maternal responsibilities and promiscuous relationships are relevant.
At the present time, increased sexual activity is a very common phenomenon. Perhaps the reasons lie in the free access of pornographic materials and the demonstration of sexuality as a necessary criterion for success in society. In any case, it is necessary to independently understand and determine the scope of what is permissible for yourself, and not try to comply with imposed patterns.
