Excessive Desire, Sexual Addiction

Written by: Wendy Moelker, psychologist in charge of Emergis, Goes, the Netherlands.

First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest revision: 04 Nov 2009.

Abstract:
Sexual desire, or lust for sex, may be greater than desirable. This is called hyper sexuality, sex addiction or satyriasis.

Question:

What is excessive sexual desire or sexual addiction?

Answer:

Sexual desire, or lust for sex, may be greater than desirable. This is called hyper sexuality, sex addiction or satyriasis.

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