Who is a nymphomaniac: The truth about female sexaholism

Nymphomania is a type of hypersexuality, meaning supernormal sexual desire in the fair sex.

Even in ancient Greek writings, nymphomaniacs are mentioned. This name belonged to the forest creatures that were legendary. Forest Nymphs lured the men they liked into the deep forest thicket and tempted them with depraved acts.

The culmination of everything was long sex, after which the seduced men forever lost the feeling of pleasure from sexual intercourse. There is also an opinion that the Nymphs taught people sexual positions.

One of the spouses of the ancient Roman ruler Claudius was also a nymphomaniac. The woman had many sexual relationships with almost all representatives of the imperial guard, and worked in brothels as an undercover prostitute. The Messalina complex was named after her, and it is synonymous with nymphomania . Andromania is also a synonym for nymphomania.

Clinical picture

Women diagnosed with “nymphomaniac” are most often unable to obtain satisfaction from a single partner, so they resort to other sexual partners. Casual sex acts are the main difference. Women with vibrant sexual activity are able to clearly control their sexual intercourse. This is usually expressed in the selection of a partner.

The word "nymphomania" has an outdated designation, namely "rabies of the uterus." Today the term is used as a synonym.

The main symptom of the disorder is increased excitability. The patient is able to get turned on by one innocent look at a man, by just the thought of him. Some patients sometimes try to be satisfied with the help of one permanent partner, but the man quickly gets tired of such pressure. It is then that a woman begins to look for people who want to satisfy her own sexual hunger and gives herself to strangers.

Nymphomania can deprive a woman of common sense and disgust. It is not for nothing that the disorder is included in class F52.7 of the ICD-10 list under the name “Increased sexual desire.”

As a rule, nymphomaniacs are not interested in whether their partner is single or married, whether he is younger or older, or what his social status is. A woman’s obsessive and uncontrollable desire to get a sexual partner is the main sign of the disorder.

Symptoms such as selfishness and narcissism in bed can be identified. The main goal is satisfaction in any way. Although nymphomaniacs are aware of the presence of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, the possibility of acquiring the disease is not able to stop a “hungry” woman.

The problem is much deeper and stronger than shame and common sense, which is why a girl with the disorder is not able to stop on her own without specialized help.

What's happening?

Nymphomania is female hypersexuality, a pathological increase in sexual desire and an increase in the ability to experience orgasm.
The origin of this term is quite poetic. According to ancient Greek myths, nymphs lured men into the forest to satisfy their lust. Nymphomania also has a more mundane name - “rabies of the uterus.” This designation belongs to Plato, who assumed that the uterus is a kind of beast that has settled in a woman’s body and longs to perform reproductive functions. When he fails to conceive for a long time, he becomes furious and begins to wander throughout the body, bringing the woman to all sorts of ailments. Now such ideas are nothing more than a myth. And yet, nymphomania causes suffering not only to the women themselves, but also to their sexual partners. The nymphomaniac herself, with multiple orgasms, cannot achieve sexual satisfaction, and her requests to her partner exceed his capabilities.

Causes of nymphomania

The main causes of the disease:

1. Damage to areas of the brain, its structure, as well as the hypothalamus (most often due to injury). In some areas of the hypothalamus there are special centers responsible for thirst, hunger, sleep and reactions that are closely related to behavioral reactions, reproduction and aggressiveness. Increased libido is caused by hypothalamic hypersexuality syndrome. Attacks of excessive sexual arousal appear, which are caused by unusual sensations in the genital area, increased sensitivity of the genitals, causing a feeling of heat, as well as pain in the lower back and lower abdomen. This is accompanied by a frequent urge to urinate.
2. Hormonal imbalance. During menopause, hormonal changes occur in a woman's body, which is often one of the causes of menopausal nymphomania. Such a diagnosis is directly related to an imbalance of female and male hormones due to ovarian dysfunction. Unmarried women of advanced age no longer have external characteristics that can attract a young man, and married women have husbands with reduced potency in old age. Thus, they are unable to satisfy their increased sexual needs, and therefore suffer from debilitating sexual desire for days on end. All this is accompanied by severe itching in the genital area.
3. Women's diseases and mental disorders. Often women with manic-depressive states, psychopathy, schizophrenia, and ovarian tumors can receive such a diagnosis. During the development of neoplasms or tumors, a woman may experience constant sexual desire.

Treatment at the Leto clinic

Psychotherapists, sexologists, psychiatrists, and endocrinologists are involved in eliminating the described diagnosis. Therapy must be comprehensive. Typically it includes:

• Taking medications. They help stabilize hormonal levels, reduce the level of nervous excitement, and normalize sleep. Sedatives, hormones, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and tranquilizers are used.
• Individual psychotherapy sessions . The emphasis is on cognitive-behavioral practices that provide intentional release of intimate arousal. Hypnosis also turns out to be effective - during it, the passage of abnormal impulses is inhibited, and a program of socially acceptable behavior is formed at the subconscious level.
• Family psychotherapy sans. The partner of a nymphomaniac has a very difficult time. The doctor helps restore trust in the family and creates conditions to prevent divorce.

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Forms of nymphomania

There are two forms of nymphomania, depending on the age of the patients:

If the pathology is not treated, the symptoms will worsen until old age. Menopausal nymphomania leads to perversions (bestiality or tribadity), to excessive masturbation.

Nymphomania is often confused with promiscuity, a form of pathological hypersexuality closely associated with organic brain damage.

Not a disorder: high libido, increased sexual activity during falling in love, love addiction, self-affirmation of women through connections with new partners.

Famous nymphomaniacs

Cleopatra

Cleopatra was distinguished by her temperament and ardor of character. There is a myth that Cleopatra had a huge harem of young Egyptians, with the help of which the queen satisfied her sexual needs. After a passionate night with Cleopatra, his partner faced inevitable death.

Valeria Messalina

At all times, Caesar's wife Valeria was famous for her dissolute behavior. Messalina hid in a brothel, posing as a prostitute and indulging in carnal pleasures. “Messalina syndrome” is the name given to nymphomania in some countries to this day.

Catherine the Great

In addition to her vigorous reform activities, the empress is known for her love affairs with men of different classes. But none of Catherine’s favorites could satisfy her, since the woman from an early age resorted to using dildos of various diameters.

Lindsey Lohan

The Hollywood star has repeatedly found herself in the spotlight of the yellow press. Lindsay is accused of nymphomania due to the huge number of young people with whom she was spotted in bars, clubs and public places. Also, the girl turned to psychotherapists with the problem of erotic dreams that tormented her.

Paris Hilton

For many years, Hilton was haunted by rumors and scandals. In 2011, Benitez, a famous musician, filed a complaint against the celebrity for seduction and dirty harassment.

Symptoms

The pathology in question is a very serious illness, since it requires particularly close attention, which manifests itself in serious treatment.

Nymphomania in women has the following symptoms:

• obsessive thoughts about sexual intercourse;
• casual intimate relationships;
• excitability, hysteria, aggression and depression, as a consequence of changes in character;
• frequent dissatisfaction with sexual intercourse;
• frequent change of sexual partners;
• lack of interest in a man in spiritual terms, as a person, neglect of his external data;
• uncontrollable attraction to men.

Types of mental disorder

Taking into account the provoking factor, nymphomania is usually classified into:

• True. Occurs in adolescence. It's going pretty fast. The girl rapidly degrades and begins to behave antisocially. This congenital form is difficult to correct.
• I think so. The disease acts as a protective mental mechanism. By engaging in frequent sexual intercourse, a woman tries to compensate for her internal feeling of inferiority.
• Hormonal. It occurs during pregnancy, menopause, puberty - that is, when hormones “jump”. In this case, it is possible to eliminate unwanted symptoms with medication.
• Mental. In this case, the disease is the result of mental pathologies. It either gets worse or goes into remission.

Diagnostics

The disease is diagnosed by a sex therapist, but on the condition that the girl independently comes to the idea of ​​receiving medical treatment.

It is very difficult for patients who are not aware of their problem to make a diagnosis. The causes of the disease are determined through a psychological test.

Psychologists and experts say that in the process of passing such a test, a person is able to focus on his own problems. Thanks to the test, you can better know yourself and get the opportunity to clearly understand your behavior and feelings. Sometimes there is a need to use instrumental and laboratory research methods; a frank conversation with a doctor can help to make a final diagnosis.

Why are nymphomaniacs dangerous?

No matter how desirable nymphomaniacs may seem to men, they pose a certain threat. First of all, nymphomania is a serious pathology, and not a dream come true. Both very young and older women are susceptible to it. They are obsessed with sex and are not interested in personal development, career or family.

The emergence of mental female pathologies

Nymphomania is dangerous for the carrier of the disease. The girl is susceptible to developing terrible infectious diseases. Too much activity in bed leads to rapid weight loss and the appearance of other mental pathologies.

For a man, a woman’s hypersexuality also poses a danger. Sexually transmitted diseases, destruction of the psyche and family life will certainly be an addition to a night of love with a nymphomaniac.

A Nymphomaniac's Tale

Alina Filippova;

I was 10 when my parents divorced and my mother started drinking. She couldn't cope with stress without alcohol. From then on, she stopped following me; unknown drunkards could live in our apartment for several days. After 3 years of such a life, I met an adult company. They were 18-20, I felt good with them, so soon I spent all my time with them. My first sexual experience was at the age of 14. We all had too much alcohol, I woke up in bed with a guy and his girlfriend. From that time on, I couldn't help but want to sleep with him again. And after the night with him, I no longer wanted to see him, I wanted to find another partner. Now I’m 28, I don’t have a family and children, there are only men who change every night. They haven’t brought me pleasure for a long time, I just feel that I exist only thanks to sex.

Svetlana Ivanova;

I started being sexually active at the age of 16. We dated for 2 years, after which he left me saying that I was a complete zero in bed. Hearing these words, it was as if I became a different person. One night with an old friend, another night with a complete stranger from a bar. Now I'm 23, I change partners every evening, be it a taxi driver, a lifeguard at a resort or a childhood friend. It’s difficult for me to cope with my desires, but for several weeks now I’ve been visiting a psychotherapist and getting tested for various infections. I want to quickly get rid of this terrible addiction - addiction to sex.

Questions and answers

What is psychological nymphomania

Nymphomania is a complex mental condition associated with an obsession with sex to the detriment of family, work and social life. The reasons may be physiological or psychological. Physiological factors include hormonal diseases, tumors, and impaired brain activity. In psychological nymphomania, obsession is associated with traumatic experiences, mental disorders, and stress. This disorder is similar to other addictions, such as alcohol or drug addiction. Nymphomaniacs cannot control their behavior, even realizing its consequences.

Partners of a nymphomaniac

Dependence is not always expressed in frequent changes of sex partners. Its manifestation can be observed in monogamous relationships. Sex addicts primarily focus on the number of orgasms they have. In such a situation, a woman is capable of driving her partner to physical and mental exhaustion. Not every man can withstand such a pace. Then the woman is forced to look for new partners or resort to other methods (for example, masturbation). Nymphomaniacs have little interest in the personality of their partner. They evaluate a man solely as a sexual object. Therefore, family life rarely goes well.

How nymphomaniac mothers ruin lives

The disorder ruins the lives of not only nymphomaniacs. It has a detrimental effect on her loved ones. Mothers are often unable to hide their obsession. As a result, the child develops an incorrect understanding of sexuality. Frequent changes of partners take root in children's consciousness as the norm. Growing up, they suffer from antisocial behavior. Interpersonal communication problems may occur.

Children often experience feelings of loneliness and uselessness. After all, the mother is more concerned with herself and her interests. They develop complexes and fears. Health problems (insomnia, enuresis, allergies and other diseases) may also appear.

Confrontation between asexual and nymphomaniac

Asexuality is considered the diametrically opposite sexual disorder. Asexual women not only do not enjoy intimacy, they do not experience attraction at all. Psychologists associate asexuality with the same reasons as nymphomania.

Asexuality should not be confused with a conscious refusal to be sexually active for ethical or social reasons. This is not a refusal of sex, but a lack of desire as such. Asexual women can be in strong, long-term relationships. However, they choose a companion based on his personal qualities and common interests. They are more adapted to society.

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