Is hypersexuality a sign of past traumas?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone here have this condition (not the poll question).

[Anonymous]

I was raped when I was 16 and made to believe all I was good enough for is sex. I went through a period where I was hypersexual to get attention since I thought thats what I had to do. Then I met a guy, got married, and after several years, I went 4 years without having sex; had no desire. Got divorced and became extremely hypersexual again; doing unsafe things. Met an amazing guy and settles down, but have a very high sex drive.

[MissRomantic]

I can verify that this is one of the common traits found in women who experienced sexual abuse or harassment from my Psychology and the Law class.

[MrOracle]

So, all snakes are reptiles, but all reptiles are not snakes.

Hypersexuality (as well as it's opposite: complete sexual shutdown) is a common symptom of sexual abuse, yes, but all hypersexuality is not the result of sexual abuse - sometimes it's just a natural occurrence, often based on the unwanted delay of being able to engage in physical sexual activity.

[Asker]

I wasn't talking about sexual abuse. It could be any forms of abuse (psychological, physical, sexual).

[MrOracle]

Okay, but what I wrote still applies. Abuse is OFTEN the reason, but it's not the only reason.

[Anonymous]

Usually, yeah. Could be any trauma really, everyone is different, but it *usually* is an indicator of previous sexual assault.

[Inexpensivefurniture]

It absolutely can be. I know people who have been through sexual trauma and are now dealing with hypersexuality.

[Nephilim000]

It's possible. It could be the result of a deep seated need for validation

[Anpu23]

It would certainly explain some things about me.

[Asker]

What do you mean?

[Anpu23]

I waa abducted by strangers at 13 and sexually assaulted. I also acted in porn, run an adult website, have had over 25 sexual partners and make adult video games

[Asker]

Maybe it does, yes.

[OfDeath]

Can be.

[jirwin7979]

iam not sure but i am hypersexual but only with a girl i am with

[more_than_a_guy]

Sometimes, maybe you are just full of hormones.

[Anonymous]

It might be for some people. I'm hypersexual but I didn't have past trauma

[Asker]

Why are you hypersexual then?

[Opinion Owner]

I'd have to go to a therapist to know exactly why lol. (TMI coming ahead, I don't want to disturb you) I have a high sex drive. Even before I felt sexual feelings, I would have sex fantasies. I've always had social anxiety, so I created stories and characters in my head. I'd have crushes on these characters, and would later picture them in many romantic and sexual situations throughout most of the day. I've only been with two romantic partners, and my sex drive is way higher than theirs. Why? Not sure. My guess is that I spent so much time in my imagination, felt so much anxiety throughout my life and craved human contact. I then used my imagination as a coping mechanism, that I mentally placed a lot of importance on sexual things.

[Anonymous]

Maybe? How would one know if they are hypersexual? I have experienced trauma and I think about sex a lot. So I am now wondering if that is why?

[Anonymous]

I have it. I don't know how i got it. i was bullied and humiliated a lot. But i'm not sure if that's the cause of it.