There may be effects on sexual behavior or performance, such as erectile dysfunction as a side effect ofADHDmedication.
Treatment can include medication and behavioral therapy.Talk with your healthcare provider if you have concerns.
It also can refer to addictive sex.
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Impulse control can play a role in hypersexual behavior.
People with ADHD may find it difficult to stay in the moment.
What Is a Normal Sex Drive?
With or without ADHD, sex drives vary among individuals.
See a healthcare provider or a sexual health professional if you have concerns.
you might make a point of learning more about ADHD, too.
You may need to have your treatment adjusted or other symptoms and conditions diagnosed.
These can include co-occurring mental health conditions, including substance use disorder, that contribute to impulsive hypersexual behavior.
Summary
There is evidence to suggest links between ADHD and hypersexuality.
This can lead to riskier sexual behavior and, particularly in men, problematic pornography use.
ADHD treatment may improve symptoms.
Communication is key to a successful relationship when one or both partners have ADHD.
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