According to experts, this limit, that is, the satyriasis limit, is the inability to endure a monogamous relationship for more than six months. These men, who cannot be satisfied with one partner, have more sexual intercourse than normal, and cannot be selective, generally cannot have a permanent relationship. Since they cannot overcome the urge to have sex with different partners, this disorder becomes a kind of addiction. Dr. Keçe said, “Male sexuality is full of unknowns. “Any man who takes great pleasure in making love, and the mental state of other men who constantly change their lovers or cheat on their partners, saying ‘life is impossible with one partner’, should not be seen as Satyriasis or sex addict,” he says.
Distinctive features of those with satyriasis problem
• They are not picky about female partners.
• They do not orgasm after sexual intercourse and their tension continues, they only experience ejaculation.
• They do not make love, they only have a sexuality based on the penis-vagina union.
• They cannot stand monogamy for more than six months.
• They have a need to have sex, like a kind of addiction.
• They have extreme sex addiction, reaching insatiability.
• They are often involved in criminal matters, meaning they can get into trouble for sex.
• They experience sexuality without thinking about their rank or position.
• They can have sex in inappropriate environments.
• Porn CD and DVD archives are available.
• They prefer paid sex.
• They can have sex multiple times a day.
• They frequently have sexual fantasies.
• They masturbate frequently.
• They get more pleasure from masturbation than from sexual intercourse.
• They cannot stand the emptiness, their sexual urges increase when they are idle.
• Over time, they may have suicidal thoughts.
• They become demoralized easily, they cannot cope with the distress and they are constantly searching for relief from their distress.
• They have difficulty showing love, they cannot be romantic.
Treatment process
Dr. Cem Keçe said, “Satyriasis is very difficult to treat. It is necessary to first create a balanced mood in these men. Some medications are used to relieve internal distress and help with impulse control. Then, long-term and dynamically oriented sexual therapy is required. Treatment takes a minimum of six months and can last up to 6 years. “It is important for the family to support the man during the treatment process, to have a regular family and work life, and to have social support groups,” he says.
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Satyriasis means hypersexuality and extreme sex addiction. This condition, which affects both the physical and mental health of the person, requires treatment.
Although men’s fondness for sexuality is often considered a normal desire, overdoing it in sexuality, as in everything else, affects both the physical and mental health of the person. Honorary President of the Sexual Health Institute Association (CİSED), Dr. Cem Keçe said, “So these men cannot stop their urge to have sex even though they do not want to have sex. Before this problem, there is excessive masturbation and involvement with pornographic materials, then they have sexual intercourse with different people randomly, and this situation begins to occur with increasing frequency. “The group in question cannot control their urges to have sex and they have sex with many women,” he says.
What is satyriasis?
The condition defined as satyriasis, which means sexual dissatisfaction, hypersexuality and extreme sex addiction in men, means that people consume all their time and energy for sexuality. Satyriasis, in men, ‘I can’t stop myself from having sex.’ I can’t think of anything other than sex. Now I started to miss my work, my friendships were damaged and I started to feel guilty about what I did. It shows symptoms with thoughts such as ‘I can’t save myself from thinking about which woman I should be with instead of spending time with my family or friends’.
Could your partner have Satyriasis?
Answer these questions and if the majority of the answers are ‘yes’, make sure your partner meets a sexual therapist!
• Does the frequency and content of sexual intercourse not satisfy him or does he want more?
• Does he get angry when his sexual desires are said no?
• Is it financially comfortable?
• Is he sometimes overly eager and sometimes reluctant to have sex with you?
• Do arguments where you disagree on sexual matters occur frequently?
• Does he have trouble expressing himself and being emotionally close?
• Do you feel lonely during your sexual intercourse?
• Is there a collection of written or visual publications containing pornographic content?
• Does your partner have a lot of free time outside of work?
• Does the mood at home change depending on whether he has sex or not?
• Is his temperament such that it can change at any time?
• Is there a tendency to admire or think highly of oneself?
• Was he emotionally, physically or sexually abused in his childhood?
• Does he feel angry, lonely and tired some days?
• Does he become demoralized easily?