- Signs and symptoms of nymphomania
- 1. Excessive masturbation
- 2. Excessive use of sexual objects
- 3. Frequent and intense sexual fantasies
- 4. Excessive use of pornography
- 5. Lack of pleasure and satisfaction
- 6. Multiple sexual partners
- How the diagnosis is made
- How to treat
Nymphomania, also called hyperactive sexual desire, is a psychiatric disorder characterized by excessive sexual appetite or compulsive desire for sex, without any changes in the sex hormone levels that justify this problem.
Women with nymphomania lose control over their sexual desires, which can impair their quality of life, as they may miss classes, work meetings or meetings with family or friends to seek sexual experiences. However, relationships do not usually result in pleasure and it is common for the woman to feel guilty and distressed afterwards.
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 satiriasis. Know the characteristics of satiriasis in men.
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 normally 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, as their sexual desire is activated without a definite cause. See what are the benefits of female masturbation.
2. Excessive use of sexual objects
Objects and sex toys are used excessively or frequently, 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 at any time, anywhere and with anyone, which can cause women to masturbate in inappropriate places or times. Nymphomaniacs are often unable to control their fantasies and when they try, they feel anxious or depressed
4. Excessive use of pornography
Pornography is used in order to promote 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 different means for this, which can lead to anxiety attacks or depression.
6. Multiple sexual partners
The lack of pleasure can lead the woman to have sex with several men, because they believe that this way they would feel pleasure and more sexually satisfied.
How the diagnosis is made
The diagnosis must be made by a psychiatrist and is based mainly on the symptoms presented by the patient.
In general, friends and family also help the woman to notice changes in the woman's behavior, and should support her to seek help rather than just criticizing her.
How to treat
The treatment of this disorder is done with psychiatric and psychological monitoring, 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 that the woman has the support of family and friends to overcome the problem and prevent relapse of the disease.
In addition, it is important to remember that nymphomania and the increase in the number of sexual partners also increases the risk of contagion with sexually transmitted diseases, such as AIDS and syphilis, and it is important to be aware of the symptoms and do tests that assess the presence of these diseases. See the symptoms of each STD.
