Presentation
Presentation from the US PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH CONGRESS 2011. Image via karam Miri / Shutterstock. [brainblogger.com]
This case, presented in Mrs. R.'s words, reads like one of the cases Bienville described in his classic study of nymphomania. [nytimes.com]
After hypersexuality, other mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder can also present themselves. [onedio.co]
In cases of incest, where consent by an underaged girl would not exonerate the accused, defendants effectively presented the argument that the accuser was a nymphomaniac, which meant that she had fantasized the sexual act. [encyclopedia.com]
Hypersexuality may also present as a side effect of medication such as drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease. [en.wikipedia.org]
Respiratoric
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Aspiration
Magazines talked about getting 'dolled up like a nymph', and though painted by men, they became a liberating aspiration for women. Artists seized the opportunity. [huffingtonpost.co.uk]
Gastrointestinal
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Overeating
"But then we started to go faster and faster ... there were screams, and then flames and children all over. God, the children." [sfgate.com]
It can take over your life.” [thesun.co.uk]
Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. [encyclopedia.com]
It was then described as a “female pathology of over-stimulated genitals” and an “illness of sexual energy levels gone awry, as well as the loss of control of the mind over the body.” [brainblogger.com]
Director: Lars von Trier Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard, Isaach De Bankolé, Danny Glover Crime Drama Horror 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9 / 10 X The story follows Jack, a highly intelligent serial killer, over the course of twelve years, and depicts the murders [imdb.com]
Psychiatrical
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Frigidity
In the early 20th century, psychoanalytic theory associated nymphomania with frigidity, penis envy, lesbianism and prostitution--all thought to stem from a woman's ""immature"" inability to enjoy vaginal orgasms. [publishersweekly.com]
Therefore, they grafted the concept of the “frigid woman” onto the literature of nymphomania by arguing that nymphomaniacs had failed to make the mature move towards experiencing sexual pleasure, not in the clitoris, but in the vagina! [muse.jhu.edu]
Building on this idea, Freud’s disciples claimed that, far from being a sign of excessive carnality, nymphomania really sprang from frigidity. [straightdope.com]
"Frigid nymphomaniacs" was one of my favorite discoveries. I had never had any notion of such a thing. This comes straight out of Freudian theory. So what's it like being bunkered in nymphomania for 10 years? It's a hoot. [salon.com]
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Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Persons suffering from injuries to this part of the brain are at increased risk for aggressive behavior and other behavioral problems including personality changes and socially inappropriate sexual behavior such as hypersexuality. [26] The same symptom [en.wikipedia.org]
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Grieving
Director: Lars von Trier Stars: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Stellan Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe Drama Horror 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6 / 10 X A grieving couple retreat to their cabin in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage, but nature [imdb.com]
Treatment
Treatments and drugs Treatment for compulsive sexual behavior typically involves psychotherapy, medications and self-help groups. [pharmacypedia.org]
[…] are alternative treatments that can be used in combination with traditional medication treatments. [findatopdoc.com]
Fear, shame or embarrassment may make it difficult for you to seek treatment for nymphomania, but it's important to get help. Treatment typically involves psychotherapy, medications and self-help groups. [womanandlife.blogspot.com]
Her treatment also included nightly enemas and vaginal swabbing with borax – a substance we now use to clear drains. Mrs B’s physician, Horatio Storer, was very pleased with the outcome of her treatment. [theconversation.com]
Treatment Quirks These quirks affect which treatments a hero may use to relieve stress in the hamlet. [darkestdungeon.gamepedia.com]
Epidemiology
According to Epidemiology, the branch of science that studies the distribution, frequency and causes of diseases, accidents and anything health related: The number of people who believe that they are hypersexual is not known. [onedio.co]
Prevention
December 13, 2018 Kris Carter, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM, Epidemiologist, Center for Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Matthew E. [merckvetmanual.com]
Acquiring and managing quirks An Occultist having both the Gambler and Known Cheat quirks, effectively preventing him from benefiting from stress relief facilities until cured in the Sanitarium. [darkestdungeon.gamepedia.com]
Prevention Because the cause of compulsive sexual behavior isn’t known, it’s not clear how it might be prevented, but a few things may help keep this type of behavior in check: Get help early for problems with sexual behavior. [pharmacypedia.org]
Hence, it is important to seek treatment as well as prevent complications. If nymphomanias are untreated or poorly treated, it can result in serious complications. Complications can be minimized by following the treatment plan. [findatopdoc.com]
She diligently followed his orders; Catherine complained that her mother watched her so closely "as to prevent sexual fruition save at rare intervals." [nytimes.com]