The concept of "over-arousal in men" can be considered from two points of view: a strong situational (temporary) sexual desire, which in the absence of implementation leads to painful sensations, and a constantly increasing libido (satiriasis, hypersexuality). In the latter case, the permanent sexual arousal does not disappear after ejaculation and significantly worsens the quality of life: the man is unable to concentrate on any activity, is nervous, depressed. Such hypersexuality, in fact, is similar to priapism - an unreasonably painful erection that does not go away after ejaculation. The reasons can be both physiological and psychogenic.
Causes and symptoms of hypersexuality
In young men, frequent sexual over-arousal, including spontaneous ejaculation, is normal, due to increased testosterone levels. This is called pubertal hypersexuality. The main symptoms are:
- Sensation of enlargement of the genitals ("ringing eggs");
- Increased sensitivity of erogenous zones;
- Intermittent fever, sweating;
- Increased urination, often accompanied by painful pain in the lower abdomen and lower back.
Urologists usually do not attach much importance to complaints of hypersexuality if they come from young patients. Doctors send them to a psychologist, but just in case they order tests for genital infections.
Abnormal hypersexuality can be congenital (primary) or acquired. The congenital form of hypersexuality can be associated with pathologies of the central nervous system, endocrine disorders and mental disorders. The acquired form is divided into physiological and pathological. In the first case, the increased libido can be caused by stress or high levels of testosterone in the blood.
The pathological form, as a rule, develops against the background of organic pathologies of the central nervous system. They are caused by:
- Neuroinfection (encephalitis, meningitis).
- Head trauma.
- Vascular lesions and brain tumors.
- Intoxication caused by the consumption of alcohol or drugs.
Hypersexuality in adulthood can be caused by endocrine disorders - an excess of stress hormones or testosterone (due to hyperfunction of the testes or the adrenal cortex).
Hypersexuality of a neurotic nature develops on the basis of a feeling of inferiority, a lack of confidence in one's male solvency. The constant desire to have sex in this case is an unconscious attempt to prove to yourself and to others that there are no problems with intimate life.
Increased hypersexuality of a neurotic nature can occur in men of retirement age during the period of extinction of sexual function. In this case, the reason is an unconscious desire to "stay in the ranks", to compensate for what he may have lacked in his youth.
The difference between normal and pathological hypersexuality
The line between hypersexuality caused by a strong sexual constitution and caused by a pathological condition is arbitrary. Some men need sex every day and more than once. It is normal that the process brings pleasure and satisfaction, and that professional, creative and social activity does not suffer (developed needs structure). In this case, we can speak of a high level of vital energy, and not of pathological overexcitement.
Natural primary hypersexuality may be due to genetic characteristics. Men whose fathers were sexually active are more likely to follow in their footsteps.
Satyriasis is an obsessive painful sexual urge that is almost impossible to get rid of. Over time, these men tend to sexually pervert, as normal relationships become too tasteless for them. Almost no time is given to other aspects of life. Such hypersexuality can be imaginary or manic. The latter form is much more difficult to correct.
The physiological symptoms of hypersexuality in adult men are similar to those of puberty:
- Prolonged erection even from a fleeting erotic image, fantasy;
- premature ejaculation;
- Feelings of tightness in the lower abdomen.
A significant difference between the pathology and the norm is that men with a strong sexual constitution are able to quickly switch to other types of activities (work, daily life) immediately after satisfying their physiological sexual urge. Pathological hypersexuality literally makes you immediately seek the possibility of having sex again.
Restlessness and testicular pain
Pain in the testicles due to unrealized sexual arousal occurs in many men, not necessarily hypersexual. The degree of discomfort is different for everyone. The pain can be so severe that it is difficult for a man to walk. This is due to excessive blood flow to the genitals, which leads to pinching of the nerve endings. All the patient needs to do is relax, or use an anesthetic or antispasmodic agent.
The cause of pain when overexciting can be varicocele or genital infections, the activity of which weakens the testicular tissue, disrupts their normal structure. If the symptom appears regularly, you should see a urologist.
If, with overexcitement, discomfort in the groin is already clearly felt, masturbation or sex will not bring relief. Conversely, orgasm can be blurry and ejaculation can be very painful. The pain will be felt for about two more hours, and in some men it will not subside for several days. You can relieve the discomfort with aspirin. The infusion of peppermint will help relax smooth muscles.
The only way to prevent pain is to avoid being over-stimulated. If you have a date without intimacy, but sexual affection is not excluded, then it is better to ejaculate beforehand. It sounds odd, but this option is better than then due to the "going back" to feeling many hours of sharp pain, which literally takes a step away from normal life.
Other hypersexuality issues
With increased anxiety in men, the inability to control the degree of sexual desire can become a serious problem. With any provocation, including in a public place, an erection occurs, which can be difficult to hide.
Often absurd situations arise: sexual over-arousal during foreplay (often accompanied by the release of lubricant from Cooper's glands) ends with a fall of the penis on introduction or premature ejaculation even before.
Hypersexuality keeps you from focusing on important work issues. These men are not able to focus their attention, to show initiative, which is why they often lose promising jobs.
How to get rid of obsessive hypersexuality
Treatment for hypersexuality depends on the cause. Physiological factors must be eliminated first. To do this, you need to start with a visit to the urologist, make sure that there are no pathologies of the reproductive system, check the level of hormones. A neuropathologist (neurologist) will help identify problems with the brain and spinal cord.
Psychogenic hypersexuality is taken care of by psychologists-sexologists. You can only help the patient if he himself is aware of the problem and wants to get rid of it. The choice of methods depends on the richness of a man's intimate life, in what ways, in addition to sex, he can benefit from, the efforts he is willing to make for treatment. If the patient is unable to concentrate and interact with a psychologist, hypnosis is used. Along with psychotherapeutic methods, if necessary, antidepressants, sedatives and hypnotics are prescribed.
What to do at home
Sexual arousal can haunt from morning to night. If hypersexuality is not caused by physical pathologies, you can try the following methods to reduce it:
- Take a cool shower, empty your bladder, or go about your daily activities. It should be remembered that morning erection is a normal phenomenon, a sign of the absence of vascular impotence.
- It is advisable to take all your free time during the day. Endurance training (moderate cardio, low weight repetitions) can help relieve sexual tension. Exercises with heavy weights, squats, mixing and lifting of the legs, on the contrary, will lead to the activation of the genitals.
- Before going to bed, it is advisable to take a sedative so that the psycho-emotional activity begins to slow down.
You can try to cope with hypersexuality with the help of decoctions of sedating herbs or herbal pharmaceutical preparations. It is important to consider that these funds, especially valerian, begin to act only after several days of regular use (cumulative effect).
If the hypersexuality is caused by alcohol or drug poisoning, then without getting rid of bad habits, the condition cannot be corrected. You can help the body eliminate toxic substances by taking enterosorbents.
Conclusion
Over-arousal, hypersexuality is much worse than low libido. In the latter case, many men lead a full-fledged social life, are successful in their professional activities, without paying much attention to the lack of sex. Dependence on it makes a person emotionally (and subsequently physically) disabled. True hypersexuality rarely develops. Basically, men themselves cultivate in their minds the urge to have sex. Such thoughts are implanted by a certain information environment, environment. Experts believe that the higher a person's level of intellectual development and degree of employment, the less likely they are to develop any form of mental addiction.