Nymphomania

Nymphomania is a mental disorder marked by compulsive sexual behaviour. Compulsions are unwanted actions, or rituals, that a person engages in repeatedly without getting pleasure from them or being able to control them.

 

In the case of nymphomania, people act out their compulsions by engaging in risky behaviours such as promiscuity. Whether or not nymphomania qualifies as a true mental illness is often debated in the medical community, but evidence suggests that compulsive sexual behaviour is a real and serious illness.

 

Nymphomania can happen to any adult, though it is thought that it may be more common in women and homosexual men. Technically, the term “nymphomaniac” refers to a woman, though that definition has expanded to include anyone who engages in risky compulsive sexual behaviour.

 

In addition to compulsive sexual behaviour, nymphomania may include problems thinking, unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsession), and feelings of guilt, shame or inadequacy.

 

A symptom is something the patient senses and describes, while a sign is something other people, such as the doctor notice. For example, drowsiness may be a symptom while dilated pupils may be a sign.

 

Even though there is no current official diagnosis for sex addiction, doctors and researchers have tried to define the disorder using criteria based on literature on chemical dependency.

 

Some sex addiction behaviours may include:

• Compulsive self-stimulation (masturbation)
• Multiple affairs, this includes extra marital affairs
• Multiple one-night stands
• Multiple sexual partners
• Persistent use of pornography
• Practicing unsafe sex
• Cybersex
• Using prostitutes
• Prostitution
• Exhibitionism
• Dating through personal ads, but in an obsessive way
• Watching others in a sexual way (voyeurism)
• Sexual harassment
• Molestation
• Detachment – the sexual activity does not satisfy the individual sexually or emotionally. Bonding with the sexual partner is lacking.
• Feelings of guilt and shame
• Feeling of lack of control over the sexual addiction, even though he/she is aware of the financial, health, or social consequences. The individual may have a recurrent failure pattern to resist impulses to engage in extreme acts of lewd sex.
• Individuals find themselves often engaging in sexual behaviours for much longer than they had intended, and to a much greater extent.
• There have been several attempts to stop, reduce or control behaviours.
• The person spends a great deal of time obtaining sex, being sexual, or recovering from a sexual experience.
• The person may give up social, work-related or recreational activities because of their sexual addiction.
• Sexual rage disorder – the individual may become distressed, anxious, restless and even violent if unable to engage in their addiction.

 

 

Causes of nymphomania

The exact cause of nymphomania is not known. Nymphomania is a type of compulsive disorder marked by mental and emotional imbalance. It is thought that certain life events may trigger people who are predisposed to nymphomania (for hereditary or environmental reasons) to engage in compulsive sexual behaviour. Like many other mental illnesses, nymphomania may be linked to an imbalance in chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters).

 

Risk factors for nymphomania

A number of factors increase the risk of developing nymphomania. Not all people with risk factors will get nymphomania.

 

Risk factors for nymphomania include:

• Age under 30
• Family history of mental illness
• Female gender
• Homosexual orientation
• Personal history of mental illness
• Recent traumatic life event
• Stress

 

Nymphomania treatment

Like many other mental issues, nymphomania may be treated with medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two. With treatment, it is possible to manage compulsive sexual behaviour. There is no cure for nymphomania.

 

Treatments for nymphomania

Treatments for nymphomania are similar to treatment for other compulsive disorders, and may include:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (to help you cope with triggers)
• Family or social therapy
• Homeopathy Medications,
• Talk therapy

 

Combination of these therapy helps for Nymphomania.

 

 

Whom to contact for  Counseling & Treatment

Dr. Senthil Kumar is well experienced Homeopath & Psychologist who treats many cases such problems  with successful outcomes. Many of the clients get relief after Taking treatment & attending psychological counseling with him. Dr. Senthil Kumar visits Vivekanantha Homeopathy Clinic & Psychological Counseling Center, Velachery, Chennai. To fix an appointment, please call or mail us:

 

 

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