Yes, I wouldn't say illness, that implies a disease or something, but both are bad because both are destructive to your personal life. You can't have an intimate relationship if your a nymphomaniac and in fact studies show those who are actually hate sex, they have it so often its boring and meaningless which also makes it an ineffective way to create intimacy which is one of its functions. Asexuality does much the same, it interferes with normal intimacy, it prevents intimacy in relationships and thus makes it hard to maintain romantic relationships and thus families. So both are bad. Are they the worse thing that could happen to you? Of course not, but its definitely not ideal.
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Some disorders can cause high or low drive but I wouldn't say very high or very low drive on their own are disorders.
Sex addiction is a thing which is different from high drive. And a fearful aversion to sex is also a "thing" which is different from low drive. In both of those cases it's likely the issue is inhibiting the persons life and they and those they care about would be happier if it was overcome.
Beyond that though the only issue is how often low and high drive people make each other miserable in marriages.
It is called libido disorder.
I'd say if it is causing harm in some way, then it could qualify as an illness. If not, then it's just a state of being.
It's very difficult for me to imagine someone in one of those situations not having something that is, in some sense, "wrong" or at least abnormal. It's hard for me to imagine that those situations would not be CAUSED by something. But if the person is totally happy and they feel like their sexuality is right for them, then there's no reason to see it as a problem.
Hot phases usually are no sign of nymphomania, it is usual and natural that you want more in those phases (not just at the start of your relationship, renew it when it turns to low).
I am asexual. It isn't an illness, it just isn't something that's attractive/appealing to me.
I think if you become addicted to sex, of course it's an 'illness' and there is a deeper reason as to why you cannot control your urges.
Of course if you just have a high sex drive and enjoy sex, it's normal but there's a difference between that and excessive sexual behaviour.
And that is known as a libido disorder, sorry. It is against natural "programming" (genes) to only want sex for reproductive purposes. But thank you for at least tolerating people with high sex-drive as not being perverted or egoistic/selfish. I cannot stand those types of "asexuals" (or sex-hating people).
Also for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_b7MTaP4Vc
Oh man, my sex drive can be so low at times it kind of scares me because my boyfriend has a high sex drive. I guess every person is different, but even though I have a low sex drive i don't reject him. I don't think it's an illness, people are just different.
You should then talk to him openly and renew your libido! Maybe here is why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_b7MTaP4Vc
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What's Your Opinion? Sign Up Now!Hmmm, I think too much of a sex drive can be a cause for concern because a lot of people might use the feel good from sex to numb other pain. BUT a high sex drive is normal for some people.
Too little, don't know much about that :/
I can't speak to asexuality, but pretty much everyone who claims to be a nympho is really just a normal horny person who doesn't understand that the things they feel aren't necessarily more potent than the things other people feel, just because they can't feel what others are feeling. That's not to say there aren't some genuine cases. But it's just sex. If someone wants to spend 12+ hours per day having sex, I don't see the problem.
It depends on what's causing it. A high sex drive or asexuality by themselves are not illnesses and aren't even unhealthy as long as they don't interfere with you life in negative or dangerous ways. But if you have a conditions causing those things, they could be symptoms of an illness
*asexuality doesn't necessarily mean a low sex drive. Asexuality means you aren't sexually attracted to people. But you could still have a normal or high sex drive. You just wouldn't be attracted to the people you sleep with
No, asexuality mostly includes no/very less sex. My parents don't have a high libido and I see what it means, in the extreme. 2 times sex only, for me and my 4 years younger brother.
They can be symptoms of illnesses but aren't an illness themselves.
It can be; depending on the reason why.
Psychologically seen, yes. Biologically, too. Naturally, too. But sociologically, maybe not. Nymphomania is an addiction of sex/penis/sperm or anything sex-related and the person suffering from it, thinks (and feels) of needing it badly, otherwise life won't continue.
I see it on my "asexual" parents that they do both have a "happy" life together but I really don't see them laughing much or being joyful. Even on their ages, they can laugh. And there is a word, that may describe their both state: libido disorder, both for to much and to less/no.
I don't know, some people have extremes or r in the middle. A disease? I don't know
I said yes because it's abnormal. Depending on age you should have a healthy sexdrive. Asexuality often has a cause (hormone imbalance, trauma etc) and a sexual addiction can be caused by the same things. I'd go to a doctor and get it checked
Psychologist or sex therapist are maybe first specialists to go. Mostly it is a psychological thing, not a thing in body.
Is it an illness? No.
Is asexuality and hypersexuality a very common symptom of plenty of mental illnesses? Yes. And that's a known psychological fact.
Likely either is not the actual illness, but a possible symptom of one.
No it is not as long as you can control yourself,
I voted yes because they are conditions which cause problems.
I would say that both conditions are extremes and are kind of subjective...
yeah, both is illness
None are diseases, id say its more like a condition..
Asexual, no
not at all.
i wish i was asexual.
Lol I have very low sex drive. My Guy's sex drive is low too.
i have a very fucked up sex drive, and i hate it soo damn much.
You mean you have too high?
Not an illness, I think it is usually based on environment and experience
need to get in bed with at least 20 pussy to actually dig out what is actually what
everyone is different.
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