Out-of-control sexual behaviors have existed throughout history, yet their official recognition only came much later. Some of the old terms you might have heard include satyriasis, nymphomania, and ...

Compulsive behaviors are actions that are engaged in repeatedly and consistently, despite the fact that they are experienced as aversive or troubling. Yet treatment can help to manage or overcome ...

For the first time, compulsive sexual behavior -- commonly called sex addiction -- is classified as a mental health disorder on the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases ...

A long-held view is that compulsive behaviors involve individuals getting stuck in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control, but new research in rats from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) ...

Is compulsive behavior common in people with Alzheimer’s or dementia? When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, many aspects of his or her life are forced to change and will ...

OCD isn’t just about handwashing or checking locks—it’s a relentless cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can quietly take over someone’s life. It can start in childhood, ...

Kevin Spacey has confirmed his diagnosis of “sexual compulsive behavior” in 2017. The House of Cards actor made the official statement during a recent court testimony. Kevin Spacey appeared in the ...