Change In Libido Or Its Addiction- Find Out Below

Thirst, hunger, sleep and sexual desires are said to be biological bases of human being. Any abnormality in either of them could result in disorder that could have further repercussions. Inability to manage sexual urge or behaviour is considered as sexual addiction that affects an individual’s ability to work or restricts daily routine. Let us dive in the details of this addiction.

WHAT IS SEX ADDICTION

Both men and women are affected by this alike. Nymphomania is the term used for females with sexual addiction and satyiasis in men. Terms like sexual dependency, hyper sexuality and compulsive sexual behavior are some of the similar terms one might hear. All of these are same and directs towards abnormal sexual behavior of an addict. It is estimated to affect 12 to 14 million people every year. However, there are no specific method for the diagnosis, through behavioral observation like high dependency on pornography, involvement in lewd sex, multiple sexual partners, and failure to resist sexual desires it can be identified.

CAUSES

The cause of sexual addiction could be an outcome of many factors surrounding an individual. These factors are broadly categorized in 3 ways. These are:

• Biological

Biological causes refers to genes and hormones. Many addicts seem to have inherit emotional and sexual dysregulation through the genes. On the other hand, these can also occur as a result of change in the hormonal levels. People with sexual addiction tend to have higher levels of sex hormone or testosterone that engages them in excess sexual activity.

• Psychological

Events from the past such as sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, personality disorder and over exposure to sexual content can impact the sexual behavior of individuals.

• Social

Social factors like rejections, social isolation can disrupt the libido of an individual. All these contribute significantly in developing unhealthy sex behaviors.

• Treatment

Like drug and alcohol addiction, recovery from sexual addiction is possible. A sexologist or psychologist can help you address the factors and manage sexual behavior. Some of the treatment options available are:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Psychodynamic therapy.
• Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
• Couple’s counseling or Marriage counseling.
• 12-step recovery.
• Group therapy

Other than holistic approach, medicines that help in treating sex addiction are:

• Antidepressants like SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
• Naltrexone 
• Anti-androgenic medications

If you think you are suffering from sexual addiction, then consult a sexual addiction recovery consultants now.

 Author’s bio: The author is a blogger and the article is about sex addiction.

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