Hypersexual Behavior: A Non-Consensual Diagnosis

Abstract

A non-consensual diagnosis BACKGROUND:The notion of excessive or uncontrolled sexual behavior dates back to the early references of "hyperesthesia" by Krafft-Ebing's works at the end of the 19th century and also references like nymphomania, satyriasis or Don Juanism . Since then, there's been much debate as to whether sexual behavior that is out of control could be best regarded as a compulsive behavior, an addiction, an impulse control disorder or a sexual desire dysregulation and, obviously, each label is based on a particular etiology and treatment idea. 1