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.
What is nymphomania
The word “nymphomania” is derived from the ancient Greek words νύμφη (bride) and μανία (passion, madness). It refers to a type of excessive sexual desire in women. In the past, this condition was called uterine rabies.
Statistics say that for every 2,500 women there is only 1 nymphomaniac who hides her piquant features well. Such people try to satisfy their sexual lust, despite the marital status, age and gender of the object of desire.
Most often, the disease occurs in young girls, but its manifestation at an older age is possible. Such women and girls experience multiple orgasms during sex, but intimate relations do not give them any pleasure.
Nymphomania (other name “andromania”) is a disease that requires immediate treatment. True nymphomania is extremely rare. It must be differentiated from organic pathologies of the brain, which are also accompanied by increased libido.
What distinguishes a nymphomaniac from a 'moth'?
A nymphomaniac is a woman who not only has a sexual attraction to a man, does not just love sex - she is obsessed with sexual passion, which fills her thoughts from morning to night.
Sexual intercourse and even numerous orgasms experienced in one night do not lead to proper release, but only inflame passion. At best, there is short-term satisfaction of sexual lust.
On the Internet you can find statistical data according to which, for every 2 thousand women of a dissolute nature, there is one nymphomaniac.
Causes
This type of sexual and mental disorder cannot be ignored. The sooner a woman seeks help, the faster she can recover.
Some men like that they have such an active sexual partner, and they protest against treatment. In this case, guys need to know that such hypersexuality can lead to betrayal, breakup, or the development of various mental illnesses in a girl. Therefore, therapy in case of andromania is mandatory.
In ICD-10, there is a separate code for increased sexual desire that is not associated with organic causes - F52.7. This subsection includes female nymphomania and male pathology - satyriasis.
If you suspect nymphomania, you should visit a psychotherapist who can identify the cause of this condition. Additionally, you can go to an appointment with a sexologist.
Experts identify the following main factors that can influence the development of andromania:
- hormonal disbalance;
- traumatic brain injuries;
- diseases of the reproductive system, usually the ovaries;
- schizophrenia;
- epilepsy;
- CNS diseases;
- psychosis or manic depression;
- presence of tumors;
- experienced moral and physical violence.
Nymphomania is often confused with promiscuity, which is caused by disorders in the human brain. The disease should not be confused with increased libido, love attraction at the very beginning of a relationship, or the desire to assert oneself after a breakup with a lover.
General characteristics of a nymphomaniac
A nymphomaniac cannot be identified by visual signs. A woman with this problem will never dress provocatively or show sexual desire through her behavior. You can assume that a woman is a nymphomaniac during a conversation.
Healthy women with a characteristically increased libido can switch active sexual energy to sports, self-satisfaction or get other release from the body, while for nymphomaniacs there are no other sources of satisfaction, only as a new man.
Often in medicine there is a dissonant phenomenon - a nymphomaniac with signs of frigidity. Thus, an overly aroused woman cannot have an orgasm. Based on this, we can come to the conclusion that arousal for a nymphomaniac with frigidity is a subjective phenomenon. That is, despite the fact that there is irresistible sexual arousal in the head, there is no reaction from the genitals to natural arousal.
Diagnosis and treatment of nymphomania
Nymphomaniacs who are able to get an orgasm are still not able to be maximally satisfied and get complete release of the body, as happens with any healthy woman. It is this that pushes the nymphomaniac to have sexual intercourse with new partners.
Attention! Even after intercourse, a nymphomaniac feels sexual hunger, and orgasm does not bring any physiological satisfaction.
Acquired type climacteric nymphomania is characterized not only by psychological symptoms, but also by physiological ones. Mature women may experience itching in the genital area, as well as depression, which is accompanied by constant mood swings.
It is not difficult to recognize the disease on your own; it is much more difficult to find the strength to go to an appointment with a sex therapist or psychotherapist. A woman suffering from nymphomania or one of its manifestations, andromania, should be aware that this is a psychological disorder that requires specialized help. There is no need to worry when making this diagnosis, since there are treatments that eliminate uncontrolled libido.
Types of nymphomania
Experts distinguish 3 types of nymphomania: congenital, acquired and imaginary. Let's look at each type in more detail.
Congenital pathology
This type of pathology manifests itself at 11-14 years of age. At this age, a sick girl begins to be sexually active and often changes sexual partners. This type of disease is extremely difficult to treat. And if we take into account that society has a negative attitude towards such sexual promiscuity, then the teenager’s reluctance to visit a doctor is quite understandable.
Acquired andromania
This form of the disease is also not easy. As a rule, the disease overtakes a girl or woman after a certain event. You can acquire nymphomania both in youth and during menopause.
In youth, the impetus for the development of pathology can be severe stress, childbirth, psychological or gynecological problems. After these incidents, the fairer sex begins to experience a craving for vivid sensations, but does not achieve orgasm. This form is called andromania.
Another type of acquired nymphomania is menopausal. As women grow older, various hormonal changes occur, which cause the decline of the reproductive system. In ordinary women, sexual desire either decreases or remains at the same level. In nymphomaniacs, it either increases, leading to psychological discomfort.
Imaginary nymphomania
This form of the disease is associated with psychological abnormalities. A woman tries to assert herself through promiscuity, trying to prove to herself that men like her. Just don’t confuse imaginary nymphomania with increased libido.
Life after therapy
If a woman had nymphomania (how to deal with it was discussed above) and she is completely cured of this disease, a rather difficult period of rehabilitation will begin. Thus, it will be difficult, first of all, for ladies who, in search of love, have been with many partners, without particularly choosing with whom to have sexual intercourse. The moment comes to be critical and evaluate your own behavior. The woman gradually realizes what happened to her. This is a rather serious condition, which can be dealt with with the help of specialists. Also, often a former nymphomaniac needs to restore her life from ruins, because she, as a rule, loses her family and job, her friends turn away from her.
How does the disease affect quality of life?
We have already described in detail what nymphomania means and what types it has. Now it’s time to discuss how nymphomaniacs live in society.
How does nymphomania manifest in women? Imagine a situation in which you always feel wildly hungry, and the more food you consume, the more you want to eat. Nymphomaniacs experience similar feelings. Regular sexual hunger, which one partner is unable to satisfy, forces a woman to rush into the arms of other men.
Frivolous relationships contribute to changes in women's character; they become irritable, jealous, and hysterical. Unfortunately, not all women with this syndrome realize the seriousness of their disease. Therefore, only a few seek qualified help.
Society has always condemned women with an insatiable sexual hunger. Nymphomania is popularly called “rabies of the uterus.”
Nymphomania or objective reasons for betrayal?3
It's unpleasant, but they exist. Objective reasons for betrayal are a state when trouble has happened to the relationship. Misunderstanding, different life goals and guidelines, some understatements, pressure, or the notorious “love has passed, we live because of the children” can push a woman to cheat.
But a nymphomaniac is generally incapable of being faithful. Even if the relationship suits her, she does not consider it as a source of problems and is completely satisfied with the role of a wife, she cannot be satisfied sexually.
The main problem of such women is that with multiple orgasms they are not able to feel complete satisfaction. This deprives them of the opportunity to experience the fullness of life and only gives them even more searching.
Nymphomaniacs are never satisfied. That is why they are looking for more and more new men and new sensations.
How do nymphomaniacs behave in society?
Many people, when they find out what nymphomania is in a girl, initially create an incorrect image of these individuals in their heads. You should not think that such people are vulgar and liberated. Most often, outwardly they look strict and restrained. They don't need to dress shabby to attract men's attention, they just need to talk to them.
Girls who do not suffer from andromania are able to switch their attention to sports or self-development, in addition to sex. But in the case of nymphomania in women, whose treatment should be complex, this rule does not work. Despite increased sexual activity, nymphomaniacs rarely achieve orgasm. Their arousal is psychological in nature.
Women suffering from menopausal nymphomania also have a hard time. A strong desire to have sex is often accompanied by itching in the perineum. Most often, the husbands of such women are not able to have sex at least once a day, and finding a suitable partner at this age is quite problematic. In this case, the woman has to engage in self-satisfaction, and in the absence of release, direct all her anger to her immediate environment.
Is nymphomania only in women?4
Hypersexuality in men also occurs, but it is not called by this term. Hypersexual men are usually more dangerous to society. Many rapists admit under investigation that they are unable to control their libido. They consider anything as sexual provocation - from ordinary modern open clothing to loud laughter. In some countries they are treated, but in ours hypersexuality caused by hormonal imbalances is not a reason to be exempt from liability.
Men usually behave even more actively:
- Constantly in search;
- Register on several dating sites;
- Dating several women at the same time;
- They visit various “adult clubs” and use sex services;
- They engage in virtual sex and are ready to waste time endlessly watching adult films
They say that if a hypersexual man and a nymphomaniac meet, they will be happy. But it is not exactly. These types of people also have a desire to have sex with different partners.
Signs of nymphomania
Many people wonder how to recognize nymphomania and whether it can be done. If you think that the characteristic symptoms of this disorder are a defiant appearance, then you are mistaken. Surprisingly, you may not even know that among your friends or acquaintances there are nymphomaniacs, since outwardly they are no different from ordinary people.
The main sign by which a nymphomaniac can be identified is increased excitability. A fleeting glance or thought about a man is enough to create an irresistible desire to have sex. At the same time, the woman is not interested in the age, financial and marital status of the man. Her mind becomes clouded, her disgust disappears, and the only thought pulsing in her head is how to quickly satisfy her lust.
At first, the nymphomaniac tries to cool down her sexual fervor with only one partner. But over time, a man runs away from such a woman, feeling like a squeezed lemon. After this, the nymphomaniac has to look for a new partner to get release.
Such women are well aware of sexually transmitted diseases, but this does not stop them if they see an object of desire in front of them. In addition to hypersexuality, nymphomaniacs exhibit narcissism and selfishness.
Also, the main symptoms of nymphomania include:
- a feeling of sexual dissatisfaction even if there is a regular sexual partner;
- systematic thoughts and fantasies about intimacy;
- bed egoism - during intercourse, a woman thinks only about satisfying herself, without caring about the man;
- regular search for a new sexual partner.
Not only the presence of a man, but also a conversation on the topic of sex, objects of certain shapes can provoke a new attack. As a rule, a surge in activity is accompanied by:
- sleep disturbance;
- loss or decreased appetite;
- increased sweating;
- change in body temperature.
Nymphomania often occurs in women who have had encephalitis or have epilepsy. Sudden outbursts force the girl to look for a new sexual partner to satisfy her needs.
Male nymphomania
Society has always been more loyal to men with increased sexual desire. This is due to the opinion that sex is more important and necessary for men than for women. But even men sometimes have a hard time, since they are not immune to pathological excessive sexual desire. Let's figure out what nymphomania in men is.
Legend has it that in ancient times there was a man named Satyr, who was distinguished by a strong attraction to the opposite sex. This is where the name of male nymphomania comes from, namely “satiriasis.” All of the above-described signs of female nymphomania are identical to male ones, but at the same time they are expressed much harsher.
It is quite simple to distinguish a person suffering from satyriasis from an ordinary man. Here are the signs by which it is distinguished:
- Regular search for new perverted partners. The weirder, more vulgar and more cheeky a woman is, the better for a man.
- Lack of sexual release even with numerous sexual contacts.
- Lack of desire to start a serious relationship, since no normal woman can withstand the pressure of such a man.
In the event that such a person does not receive sexual satisfaction, attacks of aggression, irritability and hallucinations awaken in him. It is extremely important to promptly detect the presence of satyriasis in a man in order to begin treatment immediately.
Symptoms
If a woman has this disease, what are the signs? Nymphomania is characterized by the special behavior of a lady: she can talk about topics of a sexual nature, make special body movements towards a man, etc.
As for sexual pleasure, the patient almost never receives it; this is also one of the symptoms by which a woman can independently determine whether she has this disease. Well, and the most important thing that those who have the disease nymphomania will have to face: the symptoms are promiscuous relationships with different men (all this happens because the disease has a wave-like character, when a woman at the time of a sexual attack is guided by desire, and not by the work of the brain).
Diagnostics
The following specialists participate in diagnostic and therapeutic activities:
- endocrinologist - based on the tests, the doctor decides whether the patient needs to prescribe hormonal therapy or not;
- immunologist - a specialist adjusts the diet of a nymphomaniac, excluding foods that enhance libido
- venereologist - promiscuous sexual intercourse, often unprotected, can lead to infection with sexually transmitted diseases;
- psychotherapist, psychologist - prescribe sedatives, conduct conversations about the violence experienced and mental anguish.
Treatment of nymphomania
To treat female and male nymphomania, psychotherapeutic sessions are successfully used, which are an addition to the main therapy. In cases where sexual disorder is caused by a lack of female hormones, drugs are prescribed that block the effects of androgens, for example, Andocur or Andocur Depot.
It is also necessary to additionally take a course of sedative medications. Specialists can prescribe antipsychotics and antidepressants. Herbs and homeopathy are used only as aids.
Nymphomania is treated on an outpatient basis. Hospitalization is needed only in cases where excessive sexual excitability is the result of manic-depressive psychosis, psychopathy or schizophrenia.
What causes a woman to become a nymphomaniac: causes of the disorder
Based on etiological characteristics, scientists divide nymphomania into two categories . In the first case, abnormal sexual desire is not an independent disorder, but is only one of the symptoms of a more complex neurotic, and more often psychotic, disorder. This group also includes cases of nymphomania that arose due to some serious problems in the functioning of the body. The second group of reasons consists of psychological and social factors that had a negative impact on the inner world of a sick woman . Let us describe the most common causes of nymphomania in more detail.
Excessive, uncontrollable desire for intimate contact is often observed in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Along with increased motor activity, processes in mental activity are also activated. With manic-depressive psychosis in the manic stage, a man or woman is in high spirits. The patient becomes careless and does not control his behavior.
Nymphomania may also indicate that a person has anxiety-phobic disorders . A woman gripped by the fear of loneliness will unconsciously strive to be among people. Meeting with another partner is just a way for her to tame her fear of loneliness.
Nymphomania may indicate the presence of hysterical neurosis . As with hysteria, so with nymphomania, a woman is distinguished from the crowd by defiant, feigned behavior. In both cases, the person uses expressive facial expressions, extravagant gestures, and loud speech to attract the attention of others.
Very often, the causes of nymphomania are hidden in flaws in a woman’s personal portrait. Clinical examinations of such patients show that most of them have various complexes. Many women are convinced of their own unattractiveness and are sure that they cannot interest a man in a serious relationship. Many patients with nymphomania have a personal history of negative experience in relationships with the opposite sex. Some have experienced a painful divorce or separation from their beloved boyfriend on his initiative. Women describe how painfully they experienced the departure of their permanent partner for another woman. And the resulting nymphomania is motivated by the subconscious need to receive evidence of one’s relevance. By going to bed with a new gentleman, a woman receives confirmation that she is attractive and interesting. Thus, she tries to reduce the hardships that her inferiority complex bestows on her.
Folk remedies for nymphomania
Most plants contain special substances that have a calming, sedative effect on the human psyche, normalize sexual activity, and relieve inflammatory processes. For this reason, to treat nymphomania, you can turn to traditional medicine, but only after the doctor’s permission. The course of treatment lasts 45 days, after which it is necessary to take a break for 15 days.
Below are recipes for folk remedies that will help get rid of the pathology.
Infusion with willow
Ingredients:
- willow catkins (dried or fresh) - 1 tbsp;
- water - 0.5 l.
How to prepare: Pour hot water over willow catkins. Leave the product for 60 minutes.
How to use: Drink a glass of infusion three times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Herbal infusion
Ingredients:
- hop cones - 1 tsp;
- mint - 1 tsp;
- meadowsweet - 1 tsp;
- beer - 0.5 l.
How to prepare: Pour beer over the herbs. Infuse the drink for 12 hours, shaking occasionally.
How to use: Drink the drink three times a day, half a glass. Duration of treatment is a week.
Herbal infusion
Ingredients:
- mint - 1 tsp;
- hop cones - 1 tsp;
- strawberry leaves - 1 tsp;
- St. John's wort - 1 tsp;
- boiling water - 1 glass;
- fireweed - 1 tsp;
- lemon balm - 1 tsp;
- motherwort - 1 tsp.
How to prepare: Mix herbs. Take 2 tbsp. the resulting composition and pour boiling water. Infuse the drink for 30 minutes.
How to use: Drink the infusion 3 times a day before meals.
