Materiały źródłowe

• #1 Compulsive sexual behavior – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/symptoms-causes/syc-20360434

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. It’s an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that can’t be controlled. This causes distress and problems for your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. […] Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s pathways, called neural circuits. This may happen especially in areas of the brain that are related to reinforcement. Over time, more-intense sexual content and stimulation are usually needed to get satisfaction or relief. […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #2 Sex Addiction: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22690-sex-addiction-hypersexuality-and-compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Sex addiction refers to excessive sexual thoughts, desires, urges or behaviors that cant be controlled and cause distress and harm to your relationships, finances and other aspects of your life. […] Sexual addiction is an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or activities that cant be controlled and cause distress or harm your health, relationships, career or other aspects of your life. […] Hypersexuality appears to affect about 3% to 10% of the general U.S. population. […] Many individuals (88%) have a history of other mental health conditions, too, including: Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, Anxiety disorders, History of suicide attempts, Personality disorders, Other addictive disorders, Impulse control disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

• #3 Compulsive sexual behavior – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360453

  Many mental health professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association, as a guide for diagnosing mental health conditions. Compulsive sexual behavior is not listed in the DSM-5-TR as a diagnosis, but sometimes it’s diagnosed as part of another mental health condition, such as an impulse control disorder or a behavioral addiction. […] In the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the World Health Organization defines compulsive sexual behavior disorder as an impulse control disorder. […] Some mental health professionals consider compulsive sexual behaviors as sexual activities taken to an extreme that cause serious and damaging problems in life. More research is needed to come up with standard guidelines for diagnosis.

• #4 Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsive_sexual_behaviour_disorder

  Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD) is a psychiatric disorder which manifests as a pattern of behavior involving intense preoccupation with sexual fantasies and behaviours that cause significant levels of mental distress, cannot be voluntarily curtailed, and risk or cause harm to oneself or others. […] CSBD is not an addiction, and is typically used to describe behaviour, rather than „sexual addiction”. […] CSBD is recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an impulse-control disorder in the ICD-11. […] Mental distress entirely related to moral judgments and disapproval about sexual impulses, urges, or behaviours is not sufficient to diagnose CSBD. […] Some treatment guides suggest shame at the core of CSBD mechanism. The shame is associated with the cognitive schema of self-defectiveness, a feeling of social pain and isolation and functions in two ways.

• #5 Compulsive sexual behavior (Sexual addiction): What to know

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182473

  Compulsive sexual behavior is a condition in which an individual cannot manage their sexual behavior. Persistent sexual thoughts interfere with their ability to work, maintain relationships, and complete their daily activities. […] The causes of compulsive sexual behavior remain unclear. Some studies theorize that compulsive sexual behavior shares the same reward system and circuits in the brain as substance addiction. However, there is no empirical evidence that supports this. […] Underlying mental health conditions, such as depression, may also trigger compulsive sexual behavior. Different mood states, including sadness, loneliness, and happiness, might also lead to an inability to control sexual behavior in people with the condition. […] The debate is ongoing regarding the diagnostic criteria for compulsive sexual behavior. There are different sets of criteria for diagnosing the condition. […] The increasing number of examples of compulsive sexual behavior and its consequences have expanded the discussion of the disorder as a legitimate mental condition. However, more empirical evidence is necessary before major health authorities add compulsive sexual behavior as a standalone diagnosis.

• #6 Understanding and Managing Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2945841/

  Compulsive sexual behavior, otherwise known as sexual addiction, is an emerging psychiatric disorder that has significant medical and psychiatric consequences. […] Despite the paucity of research, a significant number of patients with sexual addictions do present for treatment. […] Compulsive sexual behavior has not yet received extensive attention from researchers and clinicians. […] As with impulse control and substance use disorders, no single biological cause has yet been identified to explain the origins and maintenance of compulsive sexual behaviors. […] Hypersexual behaviors have been reported in patients with frontal lobe lesion, tumors, and in those with neurological conditions that involve temporal lobes and midbrain areas such as seizure disorders, Huntington’s disease, and dementia.

• #7 Sex Addiction: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22690-sex-addiction-hypersexuality-and-compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Sex addiction refers to excessive sexual thoughts, desires, urges or behaviors that cant be controlled and cause distress and harm to your relationships, finances and other aspects of your life. […] Sexual addiction is an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or activities that cant be controlled and cause distress or harm your health, relationships, career or other aspects of your life. […] Hypersexuality appears to affect about 3% to 10% of the general U.S. population. […] Many individuals (88%) have a history of other mental health conditions, too, including: Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, Anxiety disorders, History of suicide attempts, Personality disorders, Other addictive disorders, Impulse control disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

• #8 Hypersexuality: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

  https://www.verywellmind.com/hypersexuality-definition-symptoms-treatment-5199535

  Hypersexuality, also known as hypersexual disorder, or more commonly, sex addiction, is an obsessive fixation on sex, sexual acts, and sexual fantasies. […] Some research shows that up to 3% to 6% of people are living with some form of sexual addiction disorder or related disorder and that this condition predominantly affects men. […] Its unclear as to what exactly causes hypersexuality. Research points out the following as possible causes for the condition: […] Conditions such as epilepsy are thought to cause damage to some parts of the brain, which in turn could trigger the condition. […] A chemical imbalance in the brain: The brain controls almost all of our daily functioning, including sexual behavior. A chemical imbalance could either cause a complete lack of interest in sexual urges or behaviors or hypersexuality. Theres some evidence to suggest that a dopamine imbalance could trigger the condition.

• #9 Compulsive sexual behavior – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/symptoms-causes/syc-20360434

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. It’s an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that can’t be controlled. This causes distress and problems for your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. […] Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s pathways, called neural circuits. This may happen especially in areas of the brain that are related to reinforcement. Over time, more-intense sexual content and stimulation are usually needed to get satisfaction or relief. […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #10 Compulsive sexual behavior | Altru Health System

  https://www.altru.org/health-library/conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. […] Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s pathways, called neural circuits. This may happen especially in areas of the brain that are related to reinforcement. Over time, more-intense sexual content and stimulation are usually needed to get satisfaction or relief. […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #11 Compulsive sexual behavior

  https://www.mymlc.com/health-information/diseases-and-conditions/c/compulsive-sexual-behavior2/

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality, hypersexuality disorder or sexual addiction. It’s an excessive preoccupation with sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that is difficult to control, causes you distress, or negatively affects your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. […] Although the causes of compulsive sexual behavior are unclear, they may include: An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help regulate your mood. High levels may be related to compulsive sexual behavior. […] Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior may be an addiction that, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s neural circuits, especially in the reinforcement centers of the brain. Like other addictions, more-intensive sexual content and stimulation are typically required over time in order to gain satisfaction or relief. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain diseases or health problems, such as epilepsy and dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. In addition, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with some dopamine agonist medications may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #12 Compulsive sexual behavior // Middlesex Health

  https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Compulsive sexual behavior may involve different kinds of commonly enjoyable sexual experiences. […] Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s pathways, called neural circuits. This may happen especially in areas of the brain that are related to reinforcement. Over time, more-intense sexual content and stimulation are usually needed to get satisfaction or relief. […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #13 Hypersexuality – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality

  Hypersexuality is a proposed medical condition said to cause unwanted or excessive sexual arousal, causing people to engage in or think about sexual activity to a point of distress or impairment. […] Hypersexuality may be a primary condition, or the symptom of other medical conditions or disorders such as KlverBucy syndrome, bipolar disorder, brain injury, and dementia. Hypersexuality may also present as a side effect of medication, such as dopaminergic drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease. […] There is little consensus among experts as to the causes of hypersexuality. Some research suggests that some cases can be linked to biochemical or physiological changes that accompany dementia, as dementia can lead to disinhibition. […] Pathogenic overactivity of the dopaminergic mesolimbic pathway in the brain is associated with various addictions and has been shown to result among some in overindulgent, sometimes hypersexual, behavior.

• #14 Sexual Addiction: Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/sexual-addiction-8695998

  Some researchers consider sexual addiction to be a behavioral addiction that occurs in a pattern similar to substance use disorder (SUD). Initially, it induces a state of euphoria and pleasure and releases stress, which later leads to a constant craving for and dependence on it. […] People are more likely to have sexual addiction disorder if they: Are assigned male at birth, have a substance use disorder, have a personality disorder, such as borderline or paranoid personality disorder, have other mental health conditions, like depression or anxiety disorder. […] The ICD-11 also highlights the need for mental health professionals to carefully assess and examine the individuals they are treating. Some people may perceive themselves as sex addicts based on moral or religious judgments and personal disapproval.

• #15 Compulsive sexual behavior – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/symptoms-causes/syc-20360434

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. It’s an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that can’t be controlled. This causes distress and problems for your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. […] Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s pathways, called neural circuits. This may happen especially in areas of the brain that are related to reinforcement. Over time, more-intense sexual content and stimulation are usually needed to get satisfaction or relief. […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #16 Compulsive sexual behavior | Altru Health System

  https://www.altru.org/health-library/conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. […] Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s pathways, called neural circuits. This may happen especially in areas of the brain that are related to reinforcement. Over time, more-intense sexual content and stimulation are usually needed to get satisfaction or relief. […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #17 Understanding and Managing Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2945841/

  Neurotransmitter studies in compulsive sexual behaviors have focused on the monoamines, namely serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. […] The implication of these hormones in compulsive sexual behaviors is critical to understand. […] There are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for compulsive sexual behaviors. […] Various classes of medications have been tried, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antiandrogens. […] In the treatment of paraphilic compulsive sexual behaviors, some pharmacotherapy strategies have focused on altering or attenuating sexual hormone function. […] We have much to learn about compulsive sexual behaviors, particularly their neurobiological roots, psychological risk factors, and the impact of societal values on their emergence.

• #18 Compulsive sexual behavior

  https://www.mymlc.com/health-information/diseases-and-conditions/c/compulsive-sexual-behavior2/

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality, hypersexuality disorder or sexual addiction. It’s an excessive preoccupation with sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that is difficult to control, causes you distress, or negatively affects your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. […] Although the causes of compulsive sexual behavior are unclear, they may include: An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help regulate your mood. High levels may be related to compulsive sexual behavior. […] Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior may be an addiction that, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s neural circuits, especially in the reinforcement centers of the brain. Like other addictions, more-intensive sexual content and stimulation are typically required over time in order to gain satisfaction or relief. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain diseases or health problems, such as epilepsy and dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. In addition, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with some dopamine agonist medications may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #19 Compulsive sexual behavior – Augusta HealthSearchClose SearchSearch IconSearch IconClose Search IconMobile Menu IconMobile Menu Close IconInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

  https://www.augustahealth.com/disease/compulsive-sexual-behavior/

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality, hypersexuality disorder or sexual addiction. […] Although the causes of compulsive sexual behavior are unclear, they may include: An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help regulate your mood. High levels may be related to compulsive sexual behavior. […] Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior may be an addiction that, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s neural circuits, especially in the reinforcement centers of the brain. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain diseases or health problems, such as epilepsy and dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior.

• #20 What is Sex Addiction? (QUIZ) Signs, Causes and Treatment

  https://addictionresource.com/addiction/sex/

  Some research suggests that abnormalities in brain chemistry may lead to the development of sexual addiction, as suggested by a study of patients with Parkinson’s disease with hypersexuality. On the other hand, dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, may be dysregulated in individuals with sexual addiction.

• #21 Compulsive sexual behavior – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/symptoms-causes/syc-20360434

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. It’s an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that can’t be controlled. This causes distress and problems for your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. […] Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s pathways, called neural circuits. This may happen especially in areas of the brain that are related to reinforcement. Over time, more-intense sexual content and stimulation are usually needed to get satisfaction or relief. […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #22 Hypersexuality – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality

  Hypersexuality is a proposed medical condition said to cause unwanted or excessive sexual arousal, causing people to engage in or think about sexual activity to a point of distress or impairment. […] Hypersexuality may be a primary condition, or the symptom of other medical conditions or disorders such as KlverBucy syndrome, bipolar disorder, brain injury, and dementia. Hypersexuality may also present as a side effect of medication, such as dopaminergic drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease. […] There is little consensus among experts as to the causes of hypersexuality. Some research suggests that some cases can be linked to biochemical or physiological changes that accompany dementia, as dementia can lead to disinhibition. […] Pathogenic overactivity of the dopaminergic mesolimbic pathway in the brain is associated with various addictions and has been shown to result among some in overindulgent, sometimes hypersexual, behavior.

• #23 Hypersexuality – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality

  The American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy acknowledges biological factors as contributing causes of sex addiction. Other associated factors include psychological components, spiritual control, mood disorders, sexual trauma, and intimacy anorexia as causes or type of sex addiction. […] Hypersexuality is known to present itself as a symptom in connection to a number of mental and neurological disorders. […] Several neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism, various types of brain injury, KlverBucy syndrome, Kleine-Levin syndrome, Epilepsy and many neurodegenerative diseases can cause hypersexual behavior. […] Hypersexuality can be caused by dementia in a number of ways, including disinhibition due to organic disease, misreading of social cues, understimulation, the persistence of learned sexual behavior after other behaviours have been lost, and the side-effects of the drugs used to treat dementia. […] Symptoms of hypersexuality are also similar to those of sexual addiction in that they embody similar traits.

• #24 Hypersexuality – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality

  The American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy acknowledges biological factors as contributing causes of sex addiction. Other associated factors include psychological components, spiritual control, mood disorders, sexual trauma, and intimacy anorexia as causes or type of sex addiction. […] Hypersexuality is known to present itself as a symptom in connection to a number of mental and neurological disorders. […] Several neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism, various types of brain injury, KlverBucy syndrome, Kleine-Levin syndrome, Epilepsy and many neurodegenerative diseases can cause hypersexual behavior. […] Hypersexuality can be caused by dementia in a number of ways, including disinhibition due to organic disease, misreading of social cues, understimulation, the persistence of learned sexual behavior after other behaviours have been lost, and the side-effects of the drugs used to treat dementia. […] Symptoms of hypersexuality are also similar to those of sexual addiction in that they embody similar traits.

• #25 Compulsive sexual behavior – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/symptoms-causes/syc-20360434

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. It’s an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that can’t be controlled. This causes distress and problems for your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. […] Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Changes in brain pathways. Compulsive sexual behavior, over time, might cause changes in the brain’s pathways, called neural circuits. This may happen especially in areas of the brain that are related to reinforcement. Over time, more-intense sexual content and stimulation are usually needed to get satisfaction or relief. […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson’s disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior.

• #26 Compulsive sexual behavior – Hancock Health

  https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/compulsive-sexual-behavior/

  Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinsons disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior. […] Compulsive sexual behavior can happen in both men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase the risk of compulsive sexual behavior include: How easy it is to get sexual content. Advances in technology and social media give people easy access to intense sexual images and information. […] Privacy. The secret and private nature of compulsive sexual activities can allow these problems to worsen over time. […] Also, the risk of compulsive sexual behavior may be higher in people who have: Problems with alcohol or drug use.

• #27 Sex Addiction Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

  https://kindbridge.com/mental-health/sex-addiction-signs-causes-and-treatment/

  Sex addiction also known as sexual behavior disorder and hypersexual disorder is a compulsive, uncontrollable and continuous sexual behavior irrespective of its adverse effects or consequences. […] Although the causes of sex addiction are not entirely understood, they may include one or more of the factors outlined below. […] Certain chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, help regulate our mood. High levels and an imbalance of these chemicals may be related to sex addiction. […] Sex addiction may cause changes in the brains neural circuits. As with other addictions, more intensive sexual engagement is typically required over time to gain the same levels of satisfaction or relief. […] Certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy and dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, around one in six people taking medication used to treat Parkinsons disease develop addictive behaviors, including sex addiction.

• #28 Sex Addiction: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22690-sex-addiction-hypersexuality-and-compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Sex addiction refers to excessive sexual thoughts, desires, urges or behaviors that cant be controlled and cause distress and harm to your relationships, finances and other aspects of your life. […] Sexual addiction is an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or activities that cant be controlled and cause distress or harm your health, relationships, career or other aspects of your life. […] Hypersexuality appears to affect about 3% to 10% of the general U.S. population. […] Many individuals (88%) have a history of other mental health conditions, too, including: Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, Anxiety disorders, History of suicide attempts, Personality disorders, Other addictive disorders, Impulse control disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

• #29 Sex Addiction: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22690-sex-addiction-hypersexuality-and-compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Sex addiction refers to excessive sexual thoughts, desires, urges or behaviors that cant be controlled and cause distress and harm to your relationships, finances and other aspects of your life. […] Sexual addiction is an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or activities that cant be controlled and cause distress or harm your health, relationships, career or other aspects of your life. […] Hypersexuality appears to affect about 3% to 10% of the general U.S. population. […] Many individuals (88%) have a history of other mental health conditions, too, including: Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, Anxiety disorders, History of suicide attempts, Personality disorders, Other addictive disorders, Impulse control disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

• #30 Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Mental Health Disorders

  https://damorementalhealth.com/compulsive-sexual-behavior-and-mental-health-disorders/

  Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CSB), often labeled as sex addiction, commonly manifests alongside a range of other mental health disorders, presenting significant challenges. […] Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CSB), often referred to in lay terms as sex addiction, is a condition marked by an uncontrollable urge to engage in sexual activities despite potential negative consequences. […] One of the most crucial aspects of CSB is its frequent co-occurrence with other psychiatric disorders. Research indicates a high prevalence of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and various personality disorders among those struggling with CSB. […] Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CSB) often does not occur in isolation. It frequently coexists with a range of other psychiatric conditions, complicating both the diagnosis and treatment of affected individuals. Understanding these comorbidities is crucial for developing a holistic approach that addresses all facets of an individual’s mental health.

• #31 Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Mental Health Disorders

  https://damorementalhealth.com/compulsive-sexual-behavior-and-mental-health-disorders/

  The relationship between CSB and these comorbid disorders can be complex. In some cases, CSB may be a symptom of another underlying disorder, such as bipolar disorder during manic episodes. In other situations, CSB and the comorbid condition may arise independently but exacerbate each other. […] The presence of psychiatric comorbidities necessitates a comprehensive diagnostic approach to ensure all contributing factors and disorders are adequately identified and addressed. […] Understanding the interplay between CSB and other mental health disorders enhances our ability to provide effective, comprehensive care, reducing the likelihood of relapse and improving overall outcomes for those affected. […] Diagnosing Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CSB) presents a complex challenge for healthcare professionals due to several inherent issues, including the lack of consensus on classification, the subjective nature of “normal” sexual behavior, and the overlap with other psychiatric conditions.

• #32 Compulsive sexual behavior (Sexual addiction): What to know

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182473

  Compulsive sexual behavior is a condition in which an individual cannot manage their sexual behavior. Persistent sexual thoughts interfere with their ability to work, maintain relationships, and complete their daily activities. […] The causes of compulsive sexual behavior remain unclear. Some studies theorize that compulsive sexual behavior shares the same reward system and circuits in the brain as substance addiction. However, there is no empirical evidence that supports this. […] Underlying mental health conditions, such as depression, may also trigger compulsive sexual behavior. Different mood states, including sadness, loneliness, and happiness, might also lead to an inability to control sexual behavior in people with the condition. […] The debate is ongoing regarding the diagnostic criteria for compulsive sexual behavior. There are different sets of criteria for diagnosing the condition. […] The increasing number of examples of compulsive sexual behavior and its consequences have expanded the discussion of the disorder as a legitimate mental condition. However, more empirical evidence is necessary before major health authorities add compulsive sexual behavior as a standalone diagnosis.

• #33 What Causes Sex Addiction? | Psych Central

  https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-causes-sex-addiction

  Theres limited neuroimaging research on hypersexuality that would answer if and how different the brain is in people with compulsive sexual behavior. […] However, some literature suggests that, in some cases, hypersexuality may be associated with frontal and temporal lobe injuries or tumors. […] Neurological conditions, such as dementia, have also been linked to sexual compulsions. A causality hasnt been established yet, though. […] Imbalances in some neurotransmitters such as the highly addictive dopamine may contribute to compulsive sexual behavior disorder, though the exact mechanisms are unclear. […] Certain medications may trigger compulsive sexual behaviors, although experts have yet to understand the exact mechanisms. […] Some experts have noted a relationship between mood states and emotional regulation with an increase in compulsive sexual behaviors.

• #34 What Causes Sex Addiction? | Psych Central

  https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-causes-sex-addiction

  A 2020 study and a literature review from the same year indicated that childhood and adolescent sexual abuse is significantly associated with hypersexual behaviors. […] The causes of this condition arent yet well understood, but some experts believe it may be a combination of different factors. Emotional regulation, sexual trauma, and neurological changes are some of these factors.

• #35 Sex Addiction Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

  https://kindbridge.com/mental-health/sex-addiction-signs-causes-and-treatment/

  Sex addiction is more common in people where there is a family history of addiction. Research shows that only 13% of sex addicts report coming from families with no addiction disorders. Family environment is also a factor. In the same research, sex addicts described their families as rigid, dogmatic, inflexible and disengaged. They came from dysfunctional environments where failure to bond was the norm. […] The majority of people with sex addiction have experienced some type of abuse in childhood or adolescence. According to research, sex addicts report suffering from physical abuse (72%), sexual abuse (81%) and emotional abuse (97%). […] Research has shown that sex addiction can develop as a coping mechanism for trauma or extreme stress. Eight different trauma responses have been identified using the Post Traumatic Stress Index.

• #36 What Is Hypersexuality: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.womens-health.com/what-is-hypersexuality

  Hypersexuality can be caused by an underlying mental condition and/or psychological disorder, trauma, brain injuries, hormonal imbalances, emotional disorders, and medications. […] Hypersexuality is often caused by underlying mental health issues, such as bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, or PTSD. […] Some research indicates that the risk of developing hypersexuality as a result of child sexual abuse is higher in males than it is in females. […] Substance abuse, brain injury, and hormone imbalances can also cause hypersexuality. […] There are some studies that show that there may be a link between ADHD and hypersexuality, but the research on this is still in the early stages. […] With that said, there seems to be some indication that certain medications can impact sex drive in this manner, as well.

• #37 Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Different in Women Compared to Men?

  https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/15/3205

  One often-discussed pathway in the development of CSB is via experiences of childhood adversities or a history of sexual abuse. The picture on if and how childhood adversities affect genders differently is still inconclusive. One study found a correlation between CSB (measured with the HDSI) and fatherly neglect in women but not in men. The same was true for a history of sexual abuse. While severe sexual abuse is more prevalent for females in the general population, one study found that a history of childhood and adolescent sexual abuse affected CSB in men more strongly than in women. In their review, Slavin et al. found that gender differences regarding the link between CSB and childhood sexual abuse were inconclusive. More data are needed to investigate this link and possible gender differences further. As there has been some research already conducted on the connection between CSA and CSB, data still remain sparse on other childhood adversities.

• #38 Hypersexuality – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality

  The American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy acknowledges biological factors as contributing causes of sex addiction. Other associated factors include psychological components, spiritual control, mood disorders, sexual trauma, and intimacy anorexia as causes or type of sex addiction. […] Hypersexuality is known to present itself as a symptom in connection to a number of mental and neurological disorders. […] Several neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism, various types of brain injury, KlverBucy syndrome, Kleine-Levin syndrome, Epilepsy and many neurodegenerative diseases can cause hypersexual behavior. […] Hypersexuality can be caused by dementia in a number of ways, including disinhibition due to organic disease, misreading of social cues, understimulation, the persistence of learned sexual behavior after other behaviours have been lost, and the side-effects of the drugs used to treat dementia. […] Symptoms of hypersexuality are also similar to those of sexual addiction in that they embody similar traits.

• #39 Sex Addiction Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

  https://kindbridge.com/mental-health/sex-addiction-signs-causes-and-treatment/

  Sex addiction is more common in people where there is a family history of addiction. Research shows that only 13% of sex addicts report coming from families with no addiction disorders. Family environment is also a factor. In the same research, sex addicts described their families as rigid, dogmatic, inflexible and disengaged. They came from dysfunctional environments where failure to bond was the norm. […] The majority of people with sex addiction have experienced some type of abuse in childhood or adolescence. According to research, sex addicts report suffering from physical abuse (72%), sexual abuse (81%) and emotional abuse (97%). […] Research has shown that sex addiction can develop as a coping mechanism for trauma or extreme stress. Eight different trauma responses have been identified using the Post Traumatic Stress Index.

• #40 Sex Addiction Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

  https://kindbridge.com/mental-health/sex-addiction-signs-causes-and-treatment/

  Sex addiction is more common in people where there is a family history of addiction. Research shows that only 13% of sex addicts report coming from families with no addiction disorders. Family environment is also a factor. In the same research, sex addicts described their families as rigid, dogmatic, inflexible and disengaged. They came from dysfunctional environments where failure to bond was the norm. […] The majority of people with sex addiction have experienced some type of abuse in childhood or adolescence. According to research, sex addicts report suffering from physical abuse (72%), sexual abuse (81%) and emotional abuse (97%). […] Research has shown that sex addiction can develop as a coping mechanism for trauma or extreme stress. Eight different trauma responses have been identified using the Post Traumatic Stress Index.

• #41 Compulsive sexual behavior – Hancock Health

  https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/compulsive-sexual-behavior/

  Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinsons disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior. […] Compulsive sexual behavior can happen in both men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase the risk of compulsive sexual behavior include: How easy it is to get sexual content. Advances in technology and social media give people easy access to intense sexual images and information. […] Privacy. The secret and private nature of compulsive sexual activities can allow these problems to worsen over time. […] Also, the risk of compulsive sexual behavior may be higher in people who have: Problems with alcohol or drug use.

• #42 Compulsive Sexual Behavior | Carney Counseling and Family Services LLC – Carney Counseling

  https://www.carneycounseling.com/compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Compulsive sexual behavior can occur in men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can also affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase the risk of compulsive sexual behavior include: […] Ease of access to sexual content. Advances in technology and social media allow access to increasingly intensive sexual imagery and information. […] Privacy. Secrecy and privacy of compulsive sexual activities tend to allow these problems to worsen over time. […] Also, an increased risk of compulsive sexual behavior may occur in people who have: Alcohol or drug abuse problems, Another mental health condition, such as a mood disorder (such as depression or anxiety) or a gambling addiction, Family conflicts or family members with problems such as addiction, A history of physical or sexual abuse.

• #43 Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

  https://www.marriage.com/advice/physical-intimacy/compulsive-sexual-behavior/

  Underlying psychological issues can often trigger or exacerbate sexually compulsive behavior. Factors like depression, anxiety, past trauma, or childhood abuse can manifest in adulthood as an over-reliance on sexual behaviors for coping or escape. […] Individuals who were exposed to sexual experiences at a very young age, whether consensual or non-consensual, may be at a higher risk of developing CSB later in life. […] Compulsive sexual behavior often doesnt exist in isolation. It can coexist with other psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or substance abuse disorders. […] The society and culture in which one grows up can also play a role in the development of sexually compulsive behaviors. Societies that are highly sexualized or those that have stringent sexual taboos can create internal conflicts in individuals.

• #44 Compulsive sexual behavior – Hancock Health

  https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/compulsive-sexual-behavior/

  Conditions that affect the brain. Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinsons disease with certain medicines may cause compulsive sexual behavior. […] Compulsive sexual behavior can happen in both men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase the risk of compulsive sexual behavior include: How easy it is to get sexual content. Advances in technology and social media give people easy access to intense sexual images and information. […] Privacy. The secret and private nature of compulsive sexual activities can allow these problems to worsen over time. […] Also, the risk of compulsive sexual behavior may be higher in people who have: Problems with alcohol or drug use.

• #45 Compulsive Sexual Behavior | Carney Counseling and Family Services LLC – Carney Counseling

  https://www.carneycounseling.com/compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Compulsive sexual behavior can occur in men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can also affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase the risk of compulsive sexual behavior include: […] Ease of access to sexual content. Advances in technology and social media allow access to increasingly intensive sexual imagery and information. […] Privacy. Secrecy and privacy of compulsive sexual activities tend to allow these problems to worsen over time. […] Also, an increased risk of compulsive sexual behavior may occur in people who have: Alcohol or drug abuse problems, Another mental health condition, such as a mood disorder (such as depression or anxiety) or a gambling addiction, Family conflicts or family members with problems such as addiction, A history of physical or sexual abuse.

• #46 Compulsive Sexual Behavior | Carney Counseling and Family Services LLC – Carney Counseling

  https://www.carneycounseling.com/compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Compulsive sexual behavior can occur in men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can also affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase the risk of compulsive sexual behavior include: […] Ease of access to sexual content. Advances in technology and social media allow access to increasingly intensive sexual imagery and information. […] Privacy. Secrecy and privacy of compulsive sexual activities tend to allow these problems to worsen over time. […] Also, an increased risk of compulsive sexual behavior may occur in people who have: Alcohol or drug abuse problems, Another mental health condition, such as a mood disorder (such as depression or anxiety) or a gambling addiction, Family conflicts or family members with problems such as addiction, A history of physical or sexual abuse.

• #47 Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Different in Women Compared to Men?

  https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/15/3205

  The inclusion of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) in the ICD-11 has sparked research interest on this topic in recent years. This review aims to investigate gender differences in Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CBD) and persons with CSBD. While impulsivity and psychiatric comorbidity play a role in persons with CSBD regardless of gender, some gender differences can be identified. CSBD is more prevalent in men, with a higher rate of reported sexual behaviors and higher scores on questionnaires measuring CSBD related symptoms. Neuroticism and stress vulnerability seem to play a more important role in the symptomatology of CSBD in women. While it seems plausible that childhood adversities play a role in the development of CSB, the manner with respect to how these adversities affect men and women differently is still to be explored. More clinical studies including the female CSBD population are required to infer clinical implications.

• #48 Compulsive Sexual Behavior – Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Causes. –

  https://diseasesdic.com/compulsive-sexual-behavior-risk-factors-symptoms-and-causes/

  Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality, hypersexuality disorder or sexual addiction. […] Although the causes of hypersexuality disorder are unclear, they may include: […] An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine help regulate your mood. High levels may be related to compulsive sexual behavior. […] Changes in brain pathways. It may be an addiction that, over time, might cause changes in the brains neural circuits, especially in the reinforcement centers of the brain. […] Conditions that affect the brain. Certain diseases or health problems, such as epilepsy and dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. […] Compulsive sexual behavior can occur in both men and women, though it may be more common in men.

• #49 Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Different in Women Compared to Men?

  https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/15/3205

  The inclusion of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) in the ICD-11 has sparked research interest on this topic in recent years. This review aims to investigate gender differences in Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CBD) and persons with CSBD. While impulsivity and psychiatric comorbidity play a role in persons with CSBD regardless of gender, some gender differences can be identified. CSBD is more prevalent in men, with a higher rate of reported sexual behaviors and higher scores on questionnaires measuring CSBD related symptoms. Neuroticism and stress vulnerability seem to play a more important role in the symptomatology of CSBD in women. While it seems plausible that childhood adversities play a role in the development of CSB, the manner with respect to how these adversities affect men and women differently is still to be explored. More clinical studies including the female CSBD population are required to infer clinical implications.

• #50 Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Different in Women Compared to Men?

  https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/15/3205

  The inclusion of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) in the ICD-11 has sparked research interest on this topic in recent years. This review aims to investigate gender differences in Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CBD) and persons with CSBD. While impulsivity and psychiatric comorbidity play a role in persons with CSBD regardless of gender, some gender differences can be identified. CSBD is more prevalent in men, with a higher rate of reported sexual behaviors and higher scores on questionnaires measuring CSBD related symptoms. Neuroticism and stress vulnerability seem to play a more important role in the symptomatology of CSBD in women. While it seems plausible that childhood adversities play a role in the development of CSB, the manner with respect to how these adversities affect men and women differently is still to be explored. More clinical studies including the female CSBD population are required to infer clinical implications.

• #51 The Structure of Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Network Analysis Study

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10102046/

  The second community consisted of only two items and referred to concerns that are frequent in the context of CSB, such as having sexual thoughts in workplace and the difficulty of finding a partner with similar levels of sexual drive. […] The last community included items on perceived dyscontrol of sexual impulses and urges. […] This finding confirms previous empirical and theoretical work that conceives of CSB as an impulsive disorder, according to which failing to resist an impulse for sexual activity plays a crucial role. […] In this study, the CSB network was substantially similar in men and women, with only negligible-to-small differences. […] Importantly, the network of CSB elements was markedly stable when considering individuals between 14 and 64 years old. […] Nevertheless, the node reflecting the experience of failing to meet the commitments and responsibilities due to one’s sexual behavior was statistically more central in at-risk individuals.

• #52

  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02549-y

  Although CSBD has been included in the ICD-11 as a new category, mounting evidence indicates that this phenomenon is organized dimensionally, along a continuum with increasing levels of sexual frequency and preoccupations. […] Several characteristics moderate the intensity of CSB. […] Less investigated is the relationship between CSB and age. […] Despite the increasing interest in CSB, several characteristics of this phenomenon remain unexplored. […] In this study, the CSB network was substantially similar in men and women, with only negligible-to-small differences. […] Importantly, the network of CSB elements was markedly stable when considering individuals between 14 and 64 years old. […] Finally, individuals at high and low risk of developing full-blown CSBD were characterized by networks that were similar in terms of structure and global connectivity.

• #53 Compulsive sexual behavior disorder: The importance of research on women in: Journal of Behavioral Addictions Volume 13 Issue 1 (2024)

  https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/13/1/article-p12.xml

  The current understanding of compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) is primarily based on studies involving non-clinical samples of heterosexual men, resulting in significant gaps in knowledge regarding women with CSBD. […] The commentary highlights the domains where further research is necessary, including incidence and prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, comorbidities, sexual patterns, personality profiles, and barriers to help-seeking among women with CSBD. […] For over four decades, vigorous scholarly debate has existed surrounding its etiology and biological underpinnings, which continues to date (Grubbs et al., 2020). […] First, there is insufficient knowledge on the incidence and prevalence as well as the etiology of CSBD among women. […] Regarding etiology, existing evidence suggests that men and women differ in many aspects of their sexuality (including reactivity, preferences, attitudes). Yet, the degree to which men, women, and gender-diverse individuals (identifying themselves with a gender outside of the man or woman dichotomy) experience similar or different CSBD symptomatology remains unclear.

• #54 Sex Addiction: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22690-sex-addiction-hypersexuality-and-compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Debate is ongoing if hypersexuality can be classified as a mental health disorder. […] Scientists arent totally sure what causes hypersexuality. Possible theories include: Imbalance of mood chemicals in your brain, Conditions that affect or damage areas of your brain that control sexual behavior, Altered brain function that creates new nerve pathways of addictive behavior, Substance abuse, particularly cocaine and amphetamine use and alcohol, Adverse effect of medication. […] Complications of sexual addiction include: Lack of a normal, healthy relationship with your sexual partner and your family, Downward work performance and career loss from an inability to focus on work or watching pornography at work, Money problems stemming from paying for sexual activities, Health consequences, including pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis or gonorrhea, Use of recreational drugs or drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, Development of mental health conditions, such as stress and anxiety, depression or thoughts of suicide, Potential jail or prison time for sexual offenses, Emotional costs including guilt, shame and hopelessness.

• #55 Compulsive sexual behavior – Hancock Health

  https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/compulsive-sexual-behavior/

  Compulsive sexual behavior can cause many problems that affect both you and others. You may: Struggle with feelings of guilt, shame and low self-esteem. […] Develop other mental health conditions, such as depression, severe distress and anxiety. You also may think about or attempt suicide. […] Neglect or lie to your partner and family, harming or destroying important relationships. […] Lose your focus or engage in sexual activity or search internet pornography at work, risking your job. […] Have financial problems from buying pornography, internet or telephone sex, and sexual services. […] Get HIV, hepatitis or another sexually transmitted infection, or pass a sexually transmitted infection to someone else. […] Have problems with drugs and alcohol, such as using recreational drugs or drinking too much alcohol. […] Get arrested for sexual offenses.

• #56 Sex Addiction: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22690-sex-addiction-hypersexuality-and-compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Debate is ongoing if hypersexuality can be classified as a mental health disorder. […] Scientists arent totally sure what causes hypersexuality. Possible theories include: Imbalance of mood chemicals in your brain, Conditions that affect or damage areas of your brain that control sexual behavior, Altered brain function that creates new nerve pathways of addictive behavior, Substance abuse, particularly cocaine and amphetamine use and alcohol, Adverse effect of medication. […] Complications of sexual addiction include: Lack of a normal, healthy relationship with your sexual partner and your family, Downward work performance and career loss from an inability to focus on work or watching pornography at work, Money problems stemming from paying for sexual activities, Health consequences, including pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis or gonorrhea, Use of recreational drugs or drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, Development of mental health conditions, such as stress and anxiety, depression or thoughts of suicide, Potential jail or prison time for sexual offenses, Emotional costs including guilt, shame and hopelessness.

• #57

• #58 Compulsive sexual behavior – Hancock Health

  https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/compulsive-sexual-behavior/

  Compulsive sexual behavior can cause many problems that affect both you and others. You may: Struggle with feelings of guilt, shame and low self-esteem. […] Develop other mental health conditions, such as depression, severe distress and anxiety. You also may think about or attempt suicide. […] Neglect or lie to your partner and family, harming or destroying important relationships. […] Lose your focus or engage in sexual activity or search internet pornography at work, risking your job. […] Have financial problems from buying pornography, internet or telephone sex, and sexual services. […] Get HIV, hepatitis or another sexually transmitted infection, or pass a sexually transmitted infection to someone else. […] Have problems with drugs and alcohol, such as using recreational drugs or drinking too much alcohol. […] Get arrested for sexual offenses.

• #59 Compulsive sexual behavior – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360453

  Many mental health professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association, as a guide for diagnosing mental health conditions. Compulsive sexual behavior is not listed in the DSM-5-TR as a diagnosis, but sometimes it’s diagnosed as part of another mental health condition, such as an impulse control disorder or a behavioral addiction. […] In the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the World Health Organization defines compulsive sexual behavior disorder as an impulse control disorder. […] Some mental health professionals consider compulsive sexual behaviors as sexual activities taken to an extreme that cause serious and damaging problems in life. More research is needed to come up with standard guidelines for diagnosis.

• #60 Compulsive sexual behavior (Sexual addiction): What to know

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182473

  Compulsive sexual behavior is a condition in which an individual cannot manage their sexual behavior. Persistent sexual thoughts interfere with their ability to work, maintain relationships, and complete their daily activities. […] The causes of compulsive sexual behavior remain unclear. Some studies theorize that compulsive sexual behavior shares the same reward system and circuits in the brain as substance addiction. However, there is no empirical evidence that supports this. […] Underlying mental health conditions, such as depression, may also trigger compulsive sexual behavior. Different mood states, including sadness, loneliness, and happiness, might also lead to an inability to control sexual behavior in people with the condition. […] The debate is ongoing regarding the diagnostic criteria for compulsive sexual behavior. There are different sets of criteria for diagnosing the condition. […] The increasing number of examples of compulsive sexual behavior and its consequences have expanded the discussion of the disorder as a legitimate mental condition. However, more empirical evidence is necessary before major health authorities add compulsive sexual behavior as a standalone diagnosis.

• #61 Compulsive sexual behavior – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360453

  Many mental health professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association, as a guide for diagnosing mental health conditions. Compulsive sexual behavior is not listed in the DSM-5-TR as a diagnosis, but sometimes it’s diagnosed as part of another mental health condition, such as an impulse control disorder or a behavioral addiction. […] In the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the World Health Organization defines compulsive sexual behavior disorder as an impulse control disorder. […] Some mental health professionals consider compulsive sexual behaviors as sexual activities taken to an extreme that cause serious and damaging problems in life. More research is needed to come up with standard guidelines for diagnosis.

• #62 SMSNA – What is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder?

  https://www.smsna.org/patients/did-you-know/what-is-compulsive-sexual-behavior

  Compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) has been known by a number of different names over the years, including hypersexuality, sexual addiction, and excessive sexual desire disorder. […] Although there has been considerable debate among experts regarding whether or not compulsive sexual behavior should be classified as a mental health condition, it has been included in the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11). […] The ICD-11 defines CSBD as a condition characterized by a persistent pattern of failure to control intense, repetitive sexual impulses or urges, resulting in repetitive sexual behavior over an extended period (e.g., six months or more) that causes marked distress or impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

• #63 Hypersexual Behavior: Could You Be Addicted To Sex?

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/hypersexuality-disorder-5205366

  Individuals with easy access to sexual content or material may have a higher risk of developing compulsive sexual behavior. Additionally, mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or addiction may also be risk factors. […] Compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) is classified under the International Classification of Disease, 11th revision (ICD-11), as an impulse control disorder. It defines CSBD as a persistent pattern of failure to control intense, repetitive sexual impulses or urges resulting in repetitive sexual behavior. […] Symptoms include: Repetitive sexual activities that become a central focus of the person’s life, to the point of neglecting health and personal care or other interests, activities, and responsibilities; Numerous unsuccessful efforts to significantly reduce repetitive sexual behavior; Continued repetitive sexual behavior despite adverse consequences or deriving little or no satisfaction from it; A pattern of failure to control intense sexual impulses or urges, resulting in repetitive sexual behavior that manifests over an extended period (e.g., six months or more). […] Treatment for compulsive sexual behavior can vary based on underlying issues. […] Hypersexuality can have various causes, including past trauma, certain medical conditions, and medication side effects.

• #64 Compulsive sexual behavior – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360453

  Many mental health professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association, as a guide for diagnosing mental health conditions. Compulsive sexual behavior is not listed in the DSM-5-TR as a diagnosis, but sometimes it’s diagnosed as part of another mental health condition, such as an impulse control disorder or a behavioral addiction. […] In the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the World Health Organization defines compulsive sexual behavior disorder as an impulse control disorder. […] Some mental health professionals consider compulsive sexual behaviors as sexual activities taken to an extreme that cause serious and damaging problems in life. More research is needed to come up with standard guidelines for diagnosis.

• #65 Compulsive Sexual Behavior – Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Causes. –

  https://diseasesdic.com/compulsive-sexual-behavior-risk-factors-symptoms-and-causes/

  Factors that may increase risk of compulsive sexual behavior include: […] Alcohol or drug abuse problems […] Another mental health condition, such as a mood disorder (such as depression or anxiety), or a gambling addiction […] A history of physical or sexual abuse […] Many mental health professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association, as a guide for diagnosing mental health problems. […] Because compulsive sexual behavior doesn’t have its own diagnostic category in the DSM-5, it may be diagnosed as a subcategory of another mental health condition, such as an impulse control disorder or a behavioral addiction. […] Treatment for compulsive sexual behavior or hypersexual disorder usually involves medications, psychotherapy and self-assist groups.

• #66 Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsive_sexual_behaviour_disorder

  Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD) is a psychiatric disorder which manifests as a pattern of behavior involving intense preoccupation with sexual fantasies and behaviours that cause significant levels of mental distress, cannot be voluntarily curtailed, and risk or cause harm to oneself or others. […] CSBD is not an addiction, and is typically used to describe behaviour, rather than „sexual addiction”. […] CSBD is recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an impulse-control disorder in the ICD-11. […] Mental distress entirely related to moral judgments and disapproval about sexual impulses, urges, or behaviours is not sufficient to diagnose CSBD. […] Some treatment guides suggest shame at the core of CSBD mechanism. The shame is associated with the cognitive schema of self-defectiveness, a feeling of social pain and isolation and functions in two ways.

• #67 Compulsive sexual behavior – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360453

  Many mental health professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association, as a guide for diagnosing mental health conditions. Compulsive sexual behavior is not listed in the DSM-5-TR as a diagnosis, but sometimes it’s diagnosed as part of another mental health condition, such as an impulse control disorder or a behavioral addiction. […] In the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the World Health Organization defines compulsive sexual behavior disorder as an impulse control disorder. […] Some mental health professionals consider compulsive sexual behaviors as sexual activities taken to an extreme that cause serious and damaging problems in life. More research is needed to come up with standard guidelines for diagnosis.

• #68 What Causes Sex Addiction? | Psych Central

  https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-causes-sex-addiction

  A 2020 study and a literature review from the same year indicated that childhood and adolescent sexual abuse is significantly associated with hypersexual behaviors. […] The causes of this condition arent yet well understood, but some experts believe it may be a combination of different factors. Emotional regulation, sexual trauma, and neurological changes are some of these factors.

• #69 Causes of Sex Addiction Unveiled

  https://www.prescotthouse.com/blog/sex-addiction-causes

  Unveiling the root causes of sex addiction: Explore the psychological, biological, and social factors behind compulsive sexual behavior. […] While the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not fully understood, research suggests that it may arise from a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. […] The causes of compulsive sexual behavior can be multifaceted. Biological factors play a role, as changes in brain chemistry due to the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins during sexual activity can lead to sex addiction. […] Psychological factors also contribute to the development of compulsive sexual behavior. […] Understanding the causes and risk factors for compulsive sexual behavior is an essential step in addressing and treating sex addiction.

• #70 The Structure of Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Network Analysis Study

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10102046/

  Although CSBD has been included in the ICD-11 as a new category, mounting evidence indicates that this phenomenon is organized dimensionally, along a continuum with increasing levels of sexual frequency and preoccupations. […] Several characteristics moderate the intensity of CSB. […] Less investigated is the relationship between CSB and age. […] Despite the increasing interest in CSB, several characteristics of this phenomenon remain unexplored. […] In sum, differences in CSB across different age groups are still unknown. […] While the role of specific risk factors has been established, it is unknown if the internal structure of CSB is different between individuals who show clinically relevant levels of CSB symptoms and those who do not report any substantial complaint. […] The first community captured the negative outcomes of CSB on everyday life, relationships, and commitments, which have been extensively documented in the scientific literature.

• #71 Understanding and Managing Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2945841/

  Neurotransmitter studies in compulsive sexual behaviors have focused on the monoamines, namely serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. […] The implication of these hormones in compulsive sexual behaviors is critical to understand. […] There are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for compulsive sexual behaviors. […] Various classes of medications have been tried, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antiandrogens. […] In the treatment of paraphilic compulsive sexual behaviors, some pharmacotherapy strategies have focused on altering or attenuating sexual hormone function. […] We have much to learn about compulsive sexual behaviors, particularly their neurobiological roots, psychological risk factors, and the impact of societal values on their emergence.

• #72 Compulsive sexual behavior disorder: The importance of research on women in: Journal of Behavioral Addictions Volume 13 Issue 1 (2024)

  https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/13/1/article-p12.xml

  Despite recent initiatives in the field (Bthe et al., 2023), one of the most crucial issue remains around the need for in-depth psychometric evaluations of available instruments in terms of their validity and reliability in diagnosing CSBD symptoms in women, with a strong emphasis on establishing norms from clinical samples, which include adequate representation of women in clinical studies. […] Research on women with CSBD can help refine diagnostic criteria (which may not fully capture the symptoms and experiences unique to women), improve the clinical accuracy of assessment tools, and further prevent the underrecognition and underdiagnosis of this condition in women. […] In conclusion, for many years, research on CSBD has predominantly focused on male participants, creating a substantial knowledge gap regarding its incidence, prevalence, clinical profile, as well as psychosocial, neuronal, and cultural factors contributing to the development and maintenance of CSBD among women.

• #73

  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02549-y

  Although CSBD has been included in the ICD-11 as a new category, mounting evidence indicates that this phenomenon is organized dimensionally, along a continuum with increasing levels of sexual frequency and preoccupations. […] Several characteristics moderate the intensity of CSB. […] Less investigated is the relationship between CSB and age. […] Despite the increasing interest in CSB, several characteristics of this phenomenon remain unexplored. […] In this study, the CSB network was substantially similar in men and women, with only negligible-to-small differences. […] Importantly, the network of CSB elements was markedly stable when considering individuals between 14 and 64 years old. […] Finally, individuals at high and low risk of developing full-blown CSBD were characterized by networks that were similar in terms of structure and global connectivity.

Zobacz więcej