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So, basically, I am really addicted to sexual things. I have had sex multiple times (within the legal age of my country), and I can't stop thinking about that stuff. If I'm bored, I think about sex. If I'm about to go to sleep, I masturbate, and so on and so on. But I don't know if I am hypersexual and how I would actually know, because I don't know where the line is between hypersexual and a strong sex drive.

Hey Maroonix,

So this seems like a very common level of arousal and frequency of sexual thoughts. Especially during the years of puberty, hormonal spikes intensify sexual desire, but in general, this amount of sexual thoughts, wants, and feelings are completely normal to experience. The concept of "sex addiction" is a myth with no actual biological/psychological evidence to support its existence. There is actually quite a bit of science that shows us completely the opposite, that humans are innately sexual beings, and the range of desire and arousal is actually much bigger than we are told by peers or social media. As well, "hypersexuality" is very outdated and questionable term that does not apply to most people. Please do not worry about this.

The biggest issue in frequency or intensity of sexual arousal and desire is if it gets in the way of your daily life. For example, if you are skipping classes or spending time with friends or family, just to masturbate; or cannot focus on anything but sexuality and masturbation, there is an issue. If this is not the case, and it is just frequent and intense, there is nothing to be concerned about.

Hope this helps!

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