Healthy Sex Drive and A Hypersexuality-min

What Are Some Signs or Red Flags to Look for To Tell the Difference Between a Healthy Sex Drive and A Hypersexuality That Is the Result of Trauma?

 The signs or red flags for hypersexuality include engaging in sex repeatedly without caring about your partner’s well-being, irrational sexual thoughts, and excessive sexual fantasies. Normally, one with a healthy sex drive is less into sexual activities.

Why Is Hypersexuality A Symptom Of Trauma/PTSD?

Hypersexuality was conceptualized as involvement in avoiding traumatic experiences, explaining why it’s a symptom of Trauma or PTSD and not a disorder.

What Are Some Tips for Healing Your Hypersexuality and Getting to A Healthier Sex Life?

As a sex therapist, I highly recommend therapy and prescription drugs, including   Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and anti-androgens. If ignored, hypersexual behavior can ruin your relationship or marriage. For this reason, I advise you to act once you spot the symptoms for healthier sex life and relationship.

Elena Ognivtseva
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Nutritionist, Cornell University, MS

I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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