Hyperactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Hyperactive Sexual Desire Disorder Causes
It is not known what causes this disorder, but some possibilites include brain abnormalities, natural brain chemicals, androgens, and changes in the brain's circuitry.
Hyperactive Sexual Desire Disorder Definition
Hypersexuality is the desire to engage in human sexual behavior at a level high enough to be considered clinically significant. Hypersexuality is marked by a debilitating need for frequent genital stimulation which, once achieved, may fail to result in the expected long-term sexual?or emotional?satisfaction. This dissatisfaction is what is believed to encourage the increased frequency of sexual stimulation, as well as additional physiological and neurological symptoms.
Hyperactive Sexual Desire Disorder Diagnosis
Some psychiatric experts believe it's associate with obsessive-compulsive disorder, while others believe it's related to addiction and still others to impulse control disorders.
Hyperactive Sexual Desire Disorder Symptoms and Signs
Men and women with compulsive sexual behavior may be married or in a committed relationship and seem to live otherwise normal lives. In reality, they typically have trouble establishing and maintaining emotional intimacy. They seek gratification through sexual behavior, but are not likely to achieve emotional fulfillment and their lives may feel empty. Compulsive sexual behavior can affect most anyone regardless of sexual preferences, including heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual preferences.
Hyperactive Sexual Desire Disorder Treatment
Small studies have suggested that certain medications may be helpful. Several forms of psychotherapy may help in treating hypersexuality, such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and family therapy or marriage counseling.