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B.U.M.S, PGD (Sexual Medicine & Councell...read more

Sexologist•Gurgaon
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When a person is preoccupied with physical fantasies to the point of dysfunction for at least six months, he or she suffers from hyper sexuality. Hyper sexuality is also known as nymphomania or compulsive sexual behavior. These sexual fantasies are usually combined with a compulsive pursuit of non-intimate or casual sex, excessive masturbation habit, pornography, objective partner sex and romantic intensity.

It is more complex than just having an unusually high sex drive because sexual ...more
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M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diab...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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dear doing so always is wrong
better keep yourself busy in work.
for relieving of stress , i can prescribe you for same .
consult me privately , will guide u then
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Sexologist•Kolkata
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Sexual intimacy is a normal human need. But for some, sexual behaviour becomes compulsive and gets out of control, even when people might not express it openly. Sexual addiction means the affected person repeatedly participates in a sexual activity, which causes detrimental effects on his/her relationships, job, self-esteem and overall life. It is used as an escape from unpleasant and unwanted feelings.

Like any other addiction, sexual addiction is difficult to talk about until the pers...more
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Psychiatrist•Jaipur
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It s not fun to be a sex addict. The only difference between chemical addiction and sexual addiction is that a sex addict craves sex and not a chemical.
To a sex addict, a sexual act has to be done without regard to potentially dangerous consequences. Like other addicts, sex addicts also use sex as a quick fix to relieve anxiety, loneliness, pain or stress.

Understanding sexual addiction
Also called compulsive sexual behavior, hypersexual disorder, nymphomania or hypersexuality,...more
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Sexologist•Dhanbad
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As surprising as it may sound, this disorder is rather common than a rare phenomenon. A lot of men bring their wives/partners to the sexologist, claiming their partners have no interest in sex .

The patient gets evaluated with lots of tests and some times are given Injections of testosterone by some dubious practitioners. The partner may have to consume a whole list of drugs, undergo surgeries or suffer domestic violence or face divorce threats/verdict. All this because people are not a...more
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M.D Psychiatry , MBBS

Psychiatrist•Faridabad
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It s not fun to be a sex addict. The only difference between chemical addiction and sexual addiction is that a sex addict craves sex and not a chemical.
To a sex addict, a sexual act has to be done without regard to potentially dangerous consequences. Like other addicts, sex addicts also use sex as a quick fix to relieve anxiety, loneliness, pain or stress.

Understanding sexual addiction
Also called compulsive sexual behaviour, hypersexual disorder, nymphomania or hypersexuality...more
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Ayurveda•Kottayam
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Hai Sanjana, it is quite normal. This shows you are healthy. I suggest you can divert your mind by trying the following: Have a regular 30 minutes workout which you should enjoy , Make yourself busy at work or studies , Try some spiritual articles, meditate regularly
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