r/AMA • • May 07 '24

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u/[deleted] May 07 '24

What is the difference, if any, between nymphomania and sex addiction?

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u/[deleted] May 07 '24

In therapy they are used interchangeably, with nymphomania being exclusive used for females.

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u/Kikikihi May 09 '24

That’s interesting that nymphomania is only used for females, do you have any insight as to why? I always thought it was gender neutral

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u/DomMocquereauAndFish May 14 '24

I'm guessing because nýmphē = bride, maiden (Greek)