With appropriate treatment and support, recovery is possible If hypersexuality is a psychological response to trauma, then the conversation must shift toward helping survivors recognize, process, and regulate their needs in a way that fosters healing Learn about hypersexuality trauma response & explore strategies to heal
Hypersexual Trauma Response and PTSD Explained
Hypersexuality due to trauma can include compulsive sexual behavior and using sex as a form of escapism
Here’s everything to know about hypersexuality and trauma.
When trauma happens and your body shifts into survival mode, the external stimulus that communicates your safety causes your brain to release a chemical called dopamine, often known as the pleasure chemical.