First, hypersexuality is a recognized mental health symptom that appears in various diagnoses but can also exist on its own. As the name suggests, it’s characterized by an unusually high libido, manifesting in both frequency and intensity of sexual desire. There’s no definitive cure or treatment for hypersexuality—it may stem from genetics, mental health, brain chemistry, or life circumstances.

Sex addiction, however, is distinct from hypersexuality and has little to do with libido itself. It’s more about a person’s inability to control destructive sexual behaviors, such as cheating, soliciting prostitutes, or spending excessively to pursue sexual gratification. It’s also defined by the negative impact it has on personal life, relationships, and career.

A key point is that sex addiction isn’t just about an inability to stop; similar to alcoholism, individuals may be sex addicts long before they recognize it in themselves or are ready to change. It’s not about how frequently a person has sex; they could engage daily, multiple times a day, or only once every few months. The crucial factor is how sex is controlling or damaging their life.

People with hypersexuality are naturally more vulnerable to sex addiction, although the two conditions don’t necessarily coexist. Compared to others, they may have to work much harder to build healthy coping mechanisms and avoid addiction. Sex addiction can be managed with intervention and effort, but hypersexuality may persist independently. Positive actions like therapy or meditation may help, but sometimes it remains present despite these efforts.

I feel sympathy for those struggling with sex addiction, but especially for those who also experience hypersexuality. It’s easy to get caught in a cycle, and while sex addiction is challenging for anyone, the added layer of hypersexuality makes it even harder.

I would dare to say that upwards of 90% of the people in this community are hyper-sexual but that's a very bold statement with little basis, just how I feel.