Nymphomania: A Review of Current Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment Approaches

Anshika Garg

doi:10.52711/2321-5836.2025.00018

Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics

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Nymphomania: A Review of Current Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment Approaches

Author(s): Anshika Garg

Email(s): anshikacreations03@gmail.com

DOI: 10.52711/2321-5836.2025.00018

Address: Anshika Garg
Sanskar College of Pharmacy and Research, Ghaziabad, 201302, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Published In: Volume - 17, Issue - 2, Year - 2025

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ABSTRACT:
Nymphomania is characterized by persistent and uncontrollable sexual thoughts, impulses, or activities that significantly disrupt everyday life or cause severe suffering. It is now more generally known as hypersexuality or compulsive sexual activity. The word "nymphomania" was originally used to characterize women's excessive sexual conduct, although contemporary viewpoints acknowledge hypersexuality as a disorder that can impact people of any gender. This paper addresses the challenges in correctly identifying the illness and distinguishing it from other behavioral or psychiatric diseases. Along with typical clinical manifestations, the underlying reasons of hypersexuality—including biological, psychological, and social factors—are examined. Pharmacological treatments like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and psychotherapy techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches are examples of treatment tactics. This paper underlines the value of comprehensive, multidisciplinary therapy and draws attention to the barriers to effective treatment, such as societal stigma.

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Anshika Garg. Nymphomania: A Review of Current Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment Approaches. Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics.2025;17(2):112-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-5836.2025.00018

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Anshika Garg. Nymphomania: A Review of Current Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment Approaches. Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics.2025;17(2):112-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-5836.2025.00018 Available on: https://rjppd.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-17-2-5

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