Understanding Hypersexuality
See all conditions →Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)
How ICD-11 defines it and how it differs from a high sex drive.
CausesWhat Causes Hypersexual Behavior?
Emotional, neurological and medical factors researchers point to.
Related ConditionsHypersexuality, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD
When increased sexual behavior is a symptom of something else.
DiagnosisHow Is CSBD Diagnosed?
What to expect from an assessment with a mental health professional.
Therapy & Treatment
Explore treatment →CBT and ACT for Compulsive Sexual Behavior
The talk therapies with the strongest research support.
MedicationCan Medication Help With Hypersexuality?
What doctors may consider, including SSRIs and naltrexone.
Getting StartedHow to Find a Qualified Therapist
Credentials to look for and questions to ask at your first visit.
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Relationships & Family
More on relationships →When Your Partner Has Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Caring for yourself while deciding what comes next.
CouplesRebuilding Trust Step by Step
What repair looks like in practice.
CommunicationHow to Talk About It Without Shame
Scripts and tips for difficult conversations.
BoundariesSetting Healthy Boundaries
Protecting your wellbeing in recovery.
Latest Articles
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- You Took a Self-Test. Now What? Turning a Score Into a Next StepEvery online quiz ends at the same cliff edge. You have a score, or a band, or a sentence saying… Read more: You Took a Self-Test. Now What? Turning a Score Into a Next Step
- Cybersex Self-Screening: Is Your Online Sexual Behavior Out of Balance?The best-known screening test for sexual addiction was published in 1989. It asks about magazine subscriptions. It was written before… Read more: Cybersex Self-Screening: Is Your Online Sexual Behavior Out of Balance?
- Signs of Hypersexuality in a Partner: What Spouses Usually See FirstMost partners do not discover a compulsive sexual pattern all at once. They notice weather changes first: a phone that… Read more: Signs of Hypersexuality in a Partner: What Spouses Usually See First
- Needing More: Escalation Signs in Porn and Sexual BehaviorAlmost nobody starts where they end up. The material that once held someone’s attention for an evening stops working; the… Read more: Needing More: Escalation Signs in Porn and Sexual Behavior
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