Hypersexual behavior in an online sample of males: associations with personal distress and functional impairment.
2013The journal of sexual medicine
Spenhoff M, Kruger TH, Hartmann U, Kobs J
Plain English
This study looked at men who identify as “sex addicts” to understand how their behavior affects their emotional well-being and daily life. Out of 349 participants, 75.3% reported feeling distressed because of their sexual behaviors, and 77.4% experienced problems in everyday life, like difficulties in relationships, with 56.2% specifically struggling in partner relationships. The findings show that many men are deeply affected by hypersexuality, highlighting the need for targeted support and research in this area.
Who this helps: This benefits patients seeking help for hypersexual behavior and professionals developing treatment programs.