1. Excessive or compulsive sexual desire, interest, or behavior that significantly interferes with daily functioning or relationships.
Usage: clinical/medical term; also called sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behavior

Examples

• The therapist diagnosed the patient with hypersexuality after reviewing patterns of compulsive behavior.
• Hypersexuality can be a symptom of certain neurological conditions or mood disorders.
• Treatment for hypersexuality often involves cognitive-behavioral therapy and sometimes medication.
• Some individuals with bipolar disorder experience hypersexuality during manic episodes.
• The clinical definition of hypersexuality requires that the behavior cause distress or impairment.