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Episode #135: Can't Stop Fantasizing About Sex? - Dr. Trish Leigh

Dr. Trish Leigh

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Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder, also known as hypersexuality, encompasses three categories: sexual fantasy, sexual urges, and sexual behaviors. Among individuals with hypersexuality, 42% are addicted to sexual fantasy, which is often linked to frequent and intense pornography consumption. This consumption leads to the internalization of sexual fantasy, enabling individuals to access these fantasies without external stimuli. This internalization is likened to an alcoholic being placed in a room; while the alcoholic may come out sober, the individual with internalized fantasies may come out worse off due to the intensification of these fantasies.

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