2024-01-02 17:15:00
Definition, what is satyriasis?
According to the Larousse definition, satyriasis designates a “ permanent state of sexual arousal in humans” (source 1). Robert even speaks of “morbid exaggeration of sexual desires” (source 2). “Morbid does not mean death in the first sense but explains what is symptomatic of the disease. This pathological state leads these people to dark thoughts, distancing themselves from social relationships but also being unable to live without their addiction. In this case, the one which corresponds to the compulsive need to engage in sexual activity” explains Milène Leroy, sexologist.
Mirror with nymphomania in women
On the female side, hypersexuality is more commonly called “nymphomania”, in reference to the nymphs of Greco-Roman deities. In humans, we will therefore rather speak of “satyriasis”, echoing satyrs, these creatures half-human, half-goat; who embody the vital force of nature in this same mythology.
How does male hypersexuality manifest?
“Hypersexuality, therefore known as satyriasis in men, is considered when the person suffers from it, when they neglects other aspects of his life , that his behavior alters his daily life and that the obsessive nature of the disorder has lasted for several months” explains Milène Leroy. This hypersexuality will lead to recurring and persistent sexual thoughts, felt intrusively and with an irrepressible desire to practice sexual activity: “A look, a crossing of the legs or a simple look can then be perceived as potentially sexual support” illustrates the sexologist. The person may also resort to cybersex, pornography or compulsive masturbation, adventures with strangers (very often without protection), but also paid services such as escorts.
Satyriasis as a full-fledged sexual disorder
We will speak of a sexual disorder in the sense that there is a permanent discomfort of the individual in relation to his behavior: “Through the sexual act, the individual does not in fact seek pleasure but excitement. resulting in a sexual discharge. The relationships are purely mechanical and the quest is truly perverse,” indicates the sexologist. “The person suffering from this disorder often carries a feeling of shame and guilt at not being able to control themselves, which can also lead to low self-esteem, lack of confidence…” As a reference, the film Shame may be interesting to watch to understand this phenomenon (source 3). “We see to what extent man cannot live without these sexual relations, because these are the only moments when he feels alive. The rest of the time he experiences melancholy, deep sadness or even downright a form of depression” raises Milène Leroy.
A childish side
“With satyriasis, we can see a link with childhood in the sense that the “satyriasis” man needs the other to feel alive” underlines the sexologist. He needs the other’s body and the sexual act, otherwise it’s as if he doesn’t exist.
Dangerous limits
If at the beginning, sexual addiction can be acceptable because ultimately sexuality is legal, it’s OK…; as the addiction deepens, it may become illegal. “The individual will need ever more sensations and will perhaps (or not) move into illegal troubled areas by adopting certain dangerous behaviors: chemsex, fetishism…” presents the sexologist.
The causes of male hypersexuality
They can be multiple. Sometimes this comes from an emotional deficiency during childhood: “As a child, the individual may have seen scenes that shocked him and created trauma,” explains the sexologist. And with the consequences, that this same person in adulthood will then perhaps abandon himself in sex to merge with a partner (whom he or she knows or not) and feel loved and desired for the duration of a report.
Sometimes, addiction also hides an escape from reality and deeper suffering. continues Milène Leroy.
As mentioned above, sexual addiction then becomes a refuge. “On the neurological side, we suspect that a dysfunction of neurotransmitters and a high level of certain hormones can promote sexual addiction. Bipolar people are also more likely to develop this hypersexuality disorder, particularly during phases of mania, which result in marked euphoria and excessive behavior” reports the e-health clinic website (source 4).
“I suffer from satyriasis”: how can I treat myself? Treatments
” A psychotherapy with a professional (sexologist, psychologist, etc.) to determine the origin of the behavior and support will be recommended to take charge of this addiction” recommends Milène Leroy. Depending on the degree of addiction, consulting a psychiatrist or a doctor specializing in addictions may even be necessary. The latter may, if necessary, prescribe antidepressants or other medicinal substances to the patient to help them get better.
Without forgetting support groups type SAA (Sex Addict Anonymous), similar to alcoholics anonymous; or specific associations such as DASA (Effective and Sexual Dependents Anonymous France), which can help the suffering individual.
My man seems to suffer from hypersexuality (satyriasis), what should I do?
It all depends on the cases once more. There are those who will force their companion to go to a consultation “alone” and those who will want to accompany them during therapy to understand the causes together. “The important thing as a companion is to really make your partner understand that his sexual addiction is a pathologyand that his behaviors will at one point or another (if it has not already happened), overwhelm them (compulsive infidelity), stress, doubts… with all theconsequences that this can have on the couple» warns Milène Leroy.
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