hyper sexuality mitigation: Hey... - CHADD's Adult ADH...

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

24,828 members6,091 posts

hyper sexuality mitigation

LoveFeelsBest profile image
3 Replies

Hey everyone, it has recently come to my attention that there is an association between adhd and high sex drive or hypersexual tendencies. I was wondering if anyone has more info on the subject or if you’ve found any helpful ways of reducing your libido to make focusing on other things easier.

Being naked with a special woman and connecting on a level beyond most is about my favorite thing about being alive. I can’t help but wonder if I would have been more productive in my life if I had less interest. It seems like many geniuses and successful people don’t spend much time connecting with others or loving. Gosh is that even something I’d prefer? Doubtful. I’ve really enjoyed my life and learned so much from each relationship and like to think each have helped me become a better person. Or at least more honest and tuned into what’s best for myself and those around me.

Written by
LoveFeelsBest profile image
LoveFeelsBest
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
3 Replies
CloudsAreLovely profile image
CloudsAreLovely

I believe that there are some studies that have shown that ADHD heightens you're sex drive. You can look into it and see the statistics and see if there's anything you can learn from it.

wtfadhd profile image
wtfadhd

i share these thoughts. its not something that is often discussed so i wasnt sure how related it was to my adhd.

PinkPanda23 profile image
PinkPanda23

I'll just say that when I was younger, the hormones were stronger and I felt sexual from a very young age (8). I didn't find out that I have ADHD until I was 54, at which point I had completed menopause and long had become uninterested in sex due to physical illnesses that made it uncomfortable or downright painful. My mind would be highjacked by the discomfort and I just needed it to get over. My partner and I have been together over 30 years, and we have figured out ways to accommodate our desires and issues around ADHD. So I'm not an example of this highly sexualized ADHD, and I have a full lifetime informing that. I would suggest that you at least look for partners with a matching level of desire to avoid feeling over or under desired. It likely isn't ADHD . Hope this helps.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Confused and hyper

Hi all I have had adhd all my life I’m on Ritalin 20mg x2 so 40 mgs a day but I’m starting to think...

We're in this together...so no giving up, please!!

This is my first post and it's taken way longer than it should have to get here. My ADD has taken...

Shadows or Body Doubles

Good Morning All. I’m 61 and don’t work outside the home, though I’ve got a large family and...

I’m sorry to keep posting

I don’t think I can make it. I’m not going to lie everyday I think about what the existence of...

why do i have to be “ less” ADHD?!

employers will post jobs and say “ we dont discriminate due to gender, disabilities, etc. but...