Hypersexual disorder in general practice

Hypersexual disorder is also termed compulsive sexual disorder, sexual addiction and non-paraphilic sexual disorder, reflecting different approaches to conceptualising its aetiology. Increased frequency of sexual behaviour alone does not indicate pathology. Research suggests that within the populati...

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Published in:South African medical journal 2014-06, Vol.104 (6), p.448-448
Main Authors: Stein, D.J., Campbell, M.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Diagnosis
Risk factors
Sexual addiction
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Summary:Hypersexual disorder is also termed compulsive sexual disorder, sexual addiction and non-paraphilic sexual disorder, reflecting different approaches to conceptualising its aetiology. Increased frequency of sexual behaviour alone does not indicate pathology. Research suggests that within the population with markedly increased frequency of sexual behaviour, there is a group in whom such behaviour leads to distress and impairment. Patients who experience increased frequency and intensity of sexual behaviour, with accompanying distress and impaired life functioning, may seek medical treatment.
ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135
DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.8409