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ORIGINAL: NewKnotTyer

That being said, in a given day, Im aroused on some level 23.5 hours of the day.  Some days its better (or worse) than others.  At work? Im horny. Watching The Office? Im all hot and bothered (Pam doesnt help matters). Ive been at funerals and been massively turned on. 

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ORIGINAL: NewKnotTyer

OK, so heres the deal: I have an extra Y chromosome, which makes my testosterone roughly 5 times as high as it should be.  That being said, in a given day, Im aroused on some level 23.5 hours of the day.  Some days its better (or worse) than others.  At work? Im horny. Watching The Office? Im all hot and bothered (Pam doesnt help matters). Ive been at funerals and been massively turned on.  Its to the point that I actually wished it would go away.  For example, my ex and I would be enjoying some quality time, not anything sexual, just enjoying each others company, being affectionate, and I would have this urge, almost something I could feel inside me (like feeling love) that would want more.  Ive gotten pretty good at remembering that just because it seems like a good idea to me, doesnt make it so.  I truly feel sorry for the last three girls Ive dated, and the older I get (Im 27) the worse (or better) its gotten. 

I digress.  The point is, I know the extra chromosome may have something to do with it, but it cant be the whole cause.  This is something that runs straight to my core.  Just like some people have blue eyes, or red hair, its who I am. I spend waaay too many hours a day thinking about "fun"  Ive had in the past, or just how hard I could make some random girl cum. Far too many times its to the point where I cant concentrate or function properly, if at all.  My ex (the horniest girl Ive ever come across) was somehow able to quell it and carry on, at least until the urge could be addressed, Im not so lucky.  It ended up being too much for even her.

So, are there any of you out there like me or, like I suspect, am I just nuts?

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ORIGINAL: slaveboyforyou

There are sexual addiction support groups out there.  A lot of them are based on the 12 step program.  If you really are concerned enough about it, than you should look some of them up in your area. 

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...Its to the point that I actually wished it would go away. For example, my ex and I would be enjoying some quality time, not anything sexual, just enjoying each others company, being affectionate, and I would have this urge, almost something I could feel inside me (like feeling love) that would want more...

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how does sexual addiction have anything to do with feeling physical arousal in the absence of sexual situations or sexual thoughts?

is what prompted this slave to respond.  most folks, even practicing physicians, ASS-ume that physical arousal MUST be accompanied by mental or physical stimulation, which is patently false.  this slave's experiences, as well as those who were interviewed for the article this slave posted a link to, disprove their assumptions.
 
folks exist who are hard-wired for near constant physical arousal.  it has fuck-all to do with being "addicted" to sex.

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ORIGINAL: slaveboyforyou
I know a lot of people don't take sexual addiction seriously, but people used to laugh off gambling addictions too.  Addictions are serious, and they can really fuck up your life if you don't get a hold on them.  If you can't formulate healthy relationships or your urges interfere with your work and family responsibilities than you have a problem. 

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ORIGINAL: slaveboyforyou

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how does sexual addiction have anything to do with feeling physical arousal in the absence of sexual situations or sexual thoughts?

is what prompted this slave to respond.  most folks, even practicing physicians, ASS-ume that physical arousal MUST be accompanied by mental or physical stimulation, which is patently false.  this slave's experiences, as well as those who were interviewed for the article this slave posted a link to, disprove their assumptions.
 
folks exist who are hard-wired for near constant physical arousal.  it has fuck-all to do with being "addicted" to sex.

Well, look up sexual addiction and also re-read the article you gave a link to.   The article you provided talks about a condition that women suffer from, not men.  It doesn't mention men one time.  The OP is a man and his description of what he feels didn't come close to what was described in that article.   

The Mayo Clinic says this about sexual addiction, "an overwhelming need for sex and are so intensely preoccupied with this need that it interferes with your job and your relationships. You may spend inordinate amounts of time in sexually related activities and neglect important aspects of your day-to-day life in social, occupational and recreational areas. You may find yourself failing repeatedly at attempts to reduce or control your sexual activities or desires."

Read what the OP said.  He clearly stated that his urges have been the downfall of several relationships.  He clearly stated that it interfered with his normal everyday activities.  I'm certainly not a psychiatrist, but I do know a thing or two about addiction.  I know a lot of people don't take sexual addiction seriously, but people used to laugh off gambling addictions too.  Addictions are serious, and they can really fuck up your life if you don't get a hold on them.  If you can't formulate healthy relationships or your urges interfere with your work and family responsibilities than you have a problem. 

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...For example, my ex and I would be enjoying some quality time, not anything sexual, just enjoying each others company, being affectionate, and I would have this urge, almost something I could feel inside me (like feeling love) that would want more...