• Is there a cure for nymphomania?

Hi, I recently found out that all of my symptoms (and personal troubles!) correspond exactly to nymphomania symptoms. I wanted to ask: is there a way to be fully cured? Who do I see to get help?

3 Answers

  • Psychiatrist
  • Pearl City, HI

Theres rarely a cure in medicine because most things we manage. Theres no medication for nymphomania but I would suggest going to therapy to discuss why this has become part of someones coping mechanism. Hope this helps.

  • Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
  • Denver, CO

Thanks for reaching out. It's a good sign that you're reflecting on your experiences and asking for help. The term nymphomania is outdated and no longer used in clinical practice, but the symptoms you're describing may relate to what we now understand as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder or sexual addiction. While this condition is not formally included in the DSM5, it is recognized in clinical settings and often overlaps with issues such as trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, or other compulsive behaviors. From an addiction psychiatry perspective, we treat this similarly to other behavioral addictions. Compulsive sexual behavior can serve as a way to cope with difficult emotions, stress, or past trauma. It may also reflect dysregulation in the brain's reward and impulse control systems. Treatment focuses on identifying underlying causes, reducing distress, and building healthier ways of coping. Here are some next steps you can consider A psychiatrist, especially one with training in addiction or impulse control disorders, can provide an evaluation and consider whether medication could be helpful. Therapy is often a key part of treatment. Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, and traumainformed approaches like EMDR can all be useful. Peer support groups such as Sex Addicts Anonymous SAA or SMART Recovery offer a structured environment to connect with others working on similar challenges. You are not alone, and meaningful recovery is absolutely possible. If youre unsure where to begin, a psychiatrist with training in both psychotherapy and medication management can be a good first step. They can help evaluate the full picture and guide you to the right form of support.

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Laurel, MD

There is no cure but treatment. The recommendation is to seek therapy and maybe a support group. The main thing is getting to the bottom of where it started understanding why it's happening and then being able to work through the historical problems that cause it to become an issue for you.

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