What you should know about high libido
Publicado: 2023-05-23 12:01:33
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Libido refers to sexual desire, or the emotion and mental energy related to sex. Another term for this is "sexual desire". Your libido is influenced by:
- biological factors, such as testosterone and estrogen levels
- psychological factors, such as stress levels
- social factors, such as intimate relationships
High libido is difficult to define, as the baseline for “normal” libido depends on the person. It's different for everyone. One person's "normal" might be a desire for sex once a day, while someone else's "normal" is zero sexual desire.
What is considered "too high"?
A high libido can become a problem when it results in sexual activity that seems out of control, such as sexual compulsion. This is also known as hypersexuality or out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB). Signs of sexual compulsion often include:
- Your sexual behavior is having a negative impact on other areas of your life, such as health, relationships, work, etc.
- You have repeatedly tried to limit or stop your sexual behavior, but have failed.
- You are reserved about your sexual behavior.
- You feel dependent on your sexual behavior.
- You don't feel fulfilled when you replace your sexual behavior with other activities.
- You use sexual behavior to escape problems such as anger, stress, depression, loneliness or anxiety.
- You find it difficult to establish and maintain stable and healthy relationships because of your sexual behavior.
What causes compulsive sexual behavior?
The causes of compulsive sexual behavior have not yet been clearly established. Potential causes include:
- Neurotransmitter imbalance
- Compulsive sexual behavior may be related to high levels of chemicals in your brain known as neurotransmitters (think dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine) that help regulate mood.
Medicine
Some dopamine agonist drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease can cause compulsive sexual behavior.
Healthy conditions
Parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior can be damaged by conditions like epilepsy and dementia.
When to consult a healthcare professional
If you feel you've lost control of your sexual behavior, help is available. Sexual behavior is deeply personal, which makes it difficult for some people to seek help if they are having sexual problems. But remember that you are not alone. There are many people also dealing with sexual problems. The right treatment can help improve your quality of life. Your doctor will keep your information confidential.
