Many things can make a person addicted. Starting from food, toys, drugs, gambling, to activitysexual. A person who experiences sexual addiction is also known as a sex maniac.
Sex mania is a term to describe the behavior of someone who is obsessed with sex or has an unusually intense sexual drive. A sex maniac can perform various sexual activities to interfere with work, personal relationships, social life, physical and mental conditions.
Characteristics of a Sex Maniac
Sex maniacs are often difficult to detect. They are good at hiding their behavior and secrets from partners, friends, and family members. But, sometimes sex maniacs can show some recognizable signs from the outside, namely:
- Often think and fantasize about sex, and lie to cover up sex addiction.
- Often have sex with many people (with partners and other people) or have many sexual partners.
- Frequent sex even to the point of interfering with daily life, as well as productivity or work performance.
- Inability to stop or control sexual behavior, including masturbation and behavior
- Put yourself and others in danger because of sexual behavior.
- Engaging in illegal sexual activity with prostitutes or minors.
- Need to be dominant and have control in sexual intercourse.
- Feeling sorry or guilty after having sex.
- Consistent use of pornography, often looking for pornographic content on a computer or cell phone.
- Having unsafe sex (not using protection) without thinking about the consequences.
- Likes to stalk or watch other people have sex.
- Doing sexual harassment, molestation, rape.
Generally a sex maniac gets little satisfaction from the sexual activity they do. They do not form emotional bonds with their sex partners. Sex maniacs often look for justifications for what they do and blame others for the problems that occur.
Can Sex Maniacs Be Cured?
Sex addiction like sex mania is similar to addiction to drugs or other addictive substances, namely addiction to strong chemicals released during sex. This condition can be cured. There are several methods that can be done to overcome sex mania, including:
- Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is done to help a sex maniac to better understand his condition and be able to deal with their addiction. The main goal of this therapy is to rebuild ways of thinking and decisions about a healthy sex life based on intimacy, satisfaction, and shared emotions.
- Use of drugsSeveral medications can help control a person's sex drive, such as anti-anxiety drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, progestational agents, and serotonin boosters. However, research reveals that taking drugs alone will not be enough to overcome sex addiction.
Sex mania is a serious problem, so it takes a great commitment to stop and recover from this disease. Help from various parties is needed for the sufferers. If a relative, friend, or yourself feels that you are experiencing a sex addiction, it is advisable to consult a doctor immediately.
