Sex in the Big Easy: Nymphomania – Not as Much Fun as You’d Think
October 1st 2019
Published by Michael David Raso, Contributing Writer
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“Dr. Tracy Carlson is one of my favorite people to speak to on matters of sex. A trained professional sex therapist, certified with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and the owner of Connections Psychotherapy and Wellness, she agreed to help me sort this out. She says that whatever hypersexualism is, she does not see it as an addiction.” (Michael David Raso)
Referring to the outdated terms hypersexualism, and sex addiction, Dr. Carlson says, “The treatment for compulsive sexual behavior typically involves psychotherapy, medications and self-help groups. A primary goal of treatment is to help you manage urges and reduce excessive behaviors while maintaining healthy sexual activities. … Whether inpatient or outpatient, treatment may be intense at first. Oct 5, 2017not sanctioned disorders by the American Psychiatric Association.” Adding, “They are not in the DSM 5.” which is the official recognized compilation of disorders, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. “Criteria for hypersexual disorder was proposed for the DSM-5, but it was ultimately rejected. So, the other terms, like porn addiction, you’re not going to find in the DSM-5.” However, she explains, “Rather, the World Health Organization, in May 2019, added a new disorder. It’s called Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder. So that captures this area of sexuality and behaviors that are out of control. And they categorize it under the umbrella of impulse control disorders.”
Courtesy Big Easy Magazine
