Nymphomania, also called hyperactive sexual desire, is a psychiatric disorder characterized by excessive sexual appetite or compulsive desire for sex, without changes in the sex hormone levels that justify this problem.
The word nymphomania refers to the presence of this disorder only in women, because when this same psychiatric problem is identified in men, it is called satireiasis. See the characteristics of satirosis in men.
Women with nymphomania lose control over their sexual desires, which can impair their quality of life, as they may miss classes, work meetings, or get together with family or friends to pursue sexual experiences. However, relationships usually do not result in pleasure and it is common for the woman to feel guilty and distressed later.
Signs and symptoms of nymphomania
Nymphomania is a psychological disorder usually accompanied by bouts of anxiety and depression, as well as feelings of guilt. Women usually have compulsive sexual behavior and almost always without an affective bond. The main signs and symptoms of nymphomania are:
1. Excessive masturbation
Women who have this psychological disorder tend to perform masturbation several times a day at inappropriate times and places, since their sexual desire is activated without definite cause. See what the benefits of female masturbation are.
2. Exaggerated use of sexual objects
Sexual objects and toys are used in an excessive or frequent way, either alone or with the partner (s) in order to try to satisfy themselves sexually.
3. Frequent and intense sexual fantasies
Sexual fantasies are intense and can occur anytime, anywhere and with anyone, which can lead a woman to masturbate at inappropriate places or times. Nymphomaniacs usually can not control their fantasies and when they try, they feel anxious or depressed
4. Excessive use of pornography
Pornography is used for the purpose of promoting sexual satisfaction, leading to excessive masturbation and intense sexual fantasies.
5. Lack of pleasure and satisfaction
Women with nymphomania find it difficult to feel pleasure and feel sexually satisfied, despite using various means to do so, which can lead to seizures of anxiety or depression.
6. Multiple sexual partners
Lack of pleasure can lead a woman to have sex with several men because they believe that they would feel pleasure and more sexually satisfied.
Check out these and other symptoms in the following video:
How is the diagnosis made?
The diagnosis should be made by a psychiatrist and is based primarily on the symptoms presented by the patient.
In general, friends and family also help a woman to notice changes in a woman's behavior, and should support her in seeking help rather than just criticizing her.
How to treat
The treatment of this disorder is done with psychiatric and psychological follow-up, and group psychotherapy and the use of drugs that reduce the sensation of pleasure in the brain can also be used.
On average, the treatment lasts about 8 months and it is important for the woman to have the family and friends support to overcome the problem and avoid relapsing of the disease.
In addition, it is important to remember that nymphomania and increased sexual partners also increase the risk of contagion with sexually transmitted diseases, such as AIDS and syphilis, and it is important to be alert to symptoms and to make tests that evaluate the presence of these diseases. See the symptoms of each STD.
Know other diseases related to intimate contact:
- Understand why some people do not need sex
- Difficulty reaching orgasm can be illness
