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Is nymphomania a real issue?

This is not actually about myself and I don't even know what is nymphomania until my best friend told me that her friend has this disease. I researched it on Google and I really don't understand it. Is this a serious disease?

My best friend just said, "when we go to school she's out of her mind and when we go to CR she cries" and "she told me that she can't take it anymore" she wants to change and doesn't want this kind of illness. I said maybe try consulting a doctor. One thing I know for sure is she doesn't go to any treatment. What should we do?


3 Answers

Sex drives very greatly and social norms dictate what is acceptable sexual behavior. Certainly sometimes people substitute sex for healthier relationships. Hormone level should be checked, including testosterone. Birth-control pills may be a good idea both to curb libido and to protect from pregnancy SSRI medicine can help compulsive behaviors and obsessive thoughts.
Check this out.
https://www.healthgrades.com/conditions/nymphomania

Also,
https://www.wikihow.com/Live-With-a-Nymphomaniac

Consider this:
https://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/sexual-dysfunction/nymphomania-dictionary.htm

Since she wants to change her behavior, she should seek out a therapist certified in sex therapy who understands compulsive behavior.
Nymphomania is a specific term that means sexual behavior that is not regulated and that may have very serious outcomes. Your friend is acting unwisely and, probably, recklessly. She may be placing herself in risky situations repeatedly. Therapy can be invaluable. Strongly encourage her seek a consult with a reputable therapist.