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It may also be a side effect of certain medications; hormone therapy and Parkinson’s disease medications can trigger nymphomania as a side effect. A nymphomaniac girlfriend might only be great material for a movie, a letter to Playboy, or a fantasy. Real life isn’t as fantastic: at worst they have a serious medical condition; at best they are exhausting… Uitti, Ryan J.; Tanner, C. M.; Rajput, A. H.; Goetz, C. G.; Klawans, H. L.; Thiessen, B. (1989). "Hypersexuality with antiparkinsonian therapy". Clinical Neuropharmacology. 12 (5): 375–383. doi: 10.1097/00002826-198910000-00002. PMID 2575449. An imbalance of natural brain chemicals. Certain chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters — such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine — help control your mood. When these are out of balance, your sexual desire and behavior could be affected. You have repeated and intense sexual fantasies, urges, and behaviors that take up a lot of your time and feel as if they're beyond your control.You use compulsive sexual behavior as an escape from other problems, such as loneliness, depression, anxiety or stress. Rösler, Ariel; Witztum, Eliezer (1998-02-12). "Treatment of Men with Paraphilia with a Long-Acting Analogue of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone". New England Journal of Medicine. 338 (7): 416–422. doi: 10.1056/nejm199802123380702. ISSN 0028-4793. PMID 9459644.

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Some consider it a sin. We all know that some people consider any form of sexuality a sin. This is obviously a… FACT. Sifuentes-Jáuregui, B (2002). Transvestism, Masculinity, and Latin American Literature: Genders Share Flesh. Springer. p.207. ISBN 9780230107281.

Longo-Disse, Samadhi Carol (2006). "Sexaholism: A Perspective". Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity. 13: 69–94. doi: 10.1080/10720160500529292. S2CID 145338301. Steph, I worry that you could destroy your relationship with your husband. Most men react badly to their wives being with other men. I mentioned in a previous post that when my doctor prescribed Paxil, my sex drive went to near zero, but I was happy. Relieved in fact. So, this could be a solution for you. A happy healthy family life is important. Please take advantage of the help available to you.Have fun:Engaging in social activities will help distract you. Go out with your friends or enroll in a cooking class. Surround yourself with good energy. This will be especially helpful if stress and anxiety trigger your compulsions. Open communication:The first and most important thing is to establish a strong and open communication line between you and your partner so you both understand each other’s needs. Make it known to your partner that although you appreciate the affection, you cannot always keep up with her, and although you have to say no, this does not mean, in any way, that you love her less. If you suspect your partner may have nymphomania, discuss it with her. Encourage her to seek help from a medical professional, and even offer to go with her. For many mental health specialists, marriage and couple counseling is a recommended treatment option for nymphomaniacs.