Hypersexuality

Definition:
Hypersexuality means being excessively interested or involved in sexual activity. Hypersexuality is a symptom of bipolar mania, and may take the form of:

• Increased sexual activity with one's partner
• Involvement with internet pornography
• Excessive use of telephone sexual services regardless of cost
• Extramarital affairs
• Seeking out prostitutes and other risky sexual behaviors

Hypersexuality may lead to sexual addiction. For more, see:

• Sex, Sex, Sex and More Sex
• Male Sexual Addiction

Also Known As: erotomania, nymphomania