Sexologist Reveals 3 Mandatory Signs Of Hypersexuality Known

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JAKARTA - Many people consider intense sexual behavior just a matter of high desire, even though behind it serious conditions can be hidden known as hypersexuality or sex addiction. This condition not only affects daily life, but can also have an impact on a person's mental and physical health.

Sexuallog dr. Boyke Dian Nugraha explained that there are several characteristics that can be an indicator of a person experiencing this disorder. One of them is the emergence of feelings of vacuum after sexual activity, not happiness as should be.

Hypersexuality is not just a high sexual boost. This is a condition in which a person experiences excessive and difficult to control, so that it can interfere with social functions, work, and personal relationships.

According to dr. Boyke, there are three main signs to watch out for.

1. Excessive Sexual Behavior and Dependence on Pornography

The most visible feature of this condition is sexual activity that is carried out comprehensively. For example, a person can monetize many times a day, even up to five times and be accompanied by the habit of watching pornographic content continuously. This is no longer done for pleasure alone, but as a push that cannot be controlled.

"The first symptoma is sexual behavior which is very excessive. For example, intimidating up to five times a day and constantly watching pornography," said dr. Boyke, quoted from the Pasutri Clinic TikTok account.

2. Make Sex an Escape from Emotions

The next sign is the tendency to use sexual activity as a mechanism for escape from emotional stress. When you feel stressed, sad, or angry, people who have hypersex do not look for a healthy way to calm down, but immediately turn to sexual activity.

Whether it's through promocation, sex, or consumption of pornographic content, everything is done as a way to avoid uncomfortable feelings.

"The second sign is to make sex a way to run away from emotions. When stressed, immediately manage. No longer talk or find solutions, everything is associated with sex," said dr. Boyke.

3. Loss of Control and Feelings Disappeared After

The third sign is the inability to control sexual urges. The thoughts and conversations always go back to sex, even in irrelevant situations. More concerning, after sexual activity is over, instead of feeling happy, there is a sense of emptyness, vacuum, or even guilt.

This shows the absence of emotional satisfaction, and is usually followed by the urge to repeat it continuously.

"After having sex, what is felt is not happiness, but vacancy. Someone should feel happy because the endorphins are released, but they don't happen to them. Instead, they feel alone and want to do it again," explained dr. Boyke.

If you or people around you show these symptoms repeatedly, it is very important to immediately consult a professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. Sexual addiction is not something that must be hidden or considered a disgrace. This is a medical condition that can be understood, handled, and cured with proper treatment.