Hypersexuality WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Hypersexuality
Hypersexuality, also known as nymphomania or satyriasis, is a condition in which an individual experiences an inappropriately high desire to engage in sexual intercourse.1 It is characterized by a debilitating desire for frequent genital contact or stimulation which, after achieved, fails to produce adequate satisfaction.1 Symptoms of hypersexuality include increased sexual activity, increased involvement with pornography, extramarital affairs, excessive use of telephone sexual services, and engaging in other risky sexual behaviors.2 Hypersexuality is a symptom of bipolar mania. You can take an OrganizedWisdom quiz to help shed light on whether or not you may have bipolar disorder.
Fast Facts:
- Kluver-Bucy syndrome, a rare behavioral impairment associated with brain damage, can also cause hypersexuality.3
- Treatment for hypersexuality will depend on the cause. For example, controlling mood swings through bipolar medications may alleviate the symptoms of hypersexuality; however, there is no cure for Kluver-Bucy syndrome.3
- Early childhood exposure to sexuality may later contribute to hypersexuality.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wikipedia: Hypersexuality
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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